Cort Guitars-- Are they any good?

[Angera]

I was wondering if anyone here has any personal experience with the Cort brand... I'm in the market for a new guitar, and the guitar shop closest to me only sales Cort guitars. Obviously, nothing beats going in there and trying them out for myself, which I intend to do this weekend. And I know there's all sorts of info on the interwebs, but I had such wonderful feedback on my last thread here, I thought maybe I'd bring the question up.

I'm a beginner. I've been playing on a Rogue Dreadnought I bought for like $50, but I want to upgrade. I also want to get a smaller guitar as I have the world's smallest fingers.

This guitar shop is the only place within driving distance and I really want to try my 'next' guitar out before buying it. If Cort is a good brand, then so be it.

(The shop does sell Breedlove too, but I don't want to spend that much money just yet.)

[sachi]

The Cort brand tends to get good reviews here, Angera. They are good for not-too-much money.

A tip – the best way to search for info on the site is to use the almost-invisible search button close to the bottom of every page. Look for threads about Cort and you'll see quite a few recent ones.

[Angera]

Originally Posted by sachi

A tip – the best way to search for info on the site is to use the almost-invisible search button close to the bottom of every page. Look for threads about Cort and you'll see quite a few recent ones.

Ah, thanks! I was looking for a way to search the threads but couldn't find it.

[Angera]

I found some good threads using the search addressing the Cort brand. Like this onehttp://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...highlight=cort Sorry y'all!

[Flatpicknation]

Originally Posted by Angera

Ah, thanks! I was looking for a way to search the threads but couldn't find it.

Here you go! http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...cort+earth+200

[mc1]

i bought a used cort semi hollow bodied electric and it was very good value. quite well made, reasonable fit and finish.

i've never played a rogue, (other than in real life) but i think upgrading to a cort (or another similar guitar) is a good idea. you may still need to get a setup on it. maybe you can get the shop to include that.

[JosephE]

I have a Cort NTL-50FX and I'm very pleased with it. It's the "downsized jumbo" model that apparently is not in production anymore, but you can still find them in a few places. It was around $650 new, and it was a big step up from the Epiphone AJ200 I had before.

[GibbyPrague]

They are VERY good. Cort Earth series in my book are the best guitars in the $200-300 range.

[Dan Carey]

I've seen exceptional examples and I've seen horrible examples. These days, I've been hearing more good than bad, but...just proves that ya gotta play before ya buy!

[rumble]

Hi there Angera, I just bought a Cort LUCE SERIES 900. It is a smaller bodied guitar ,0 to 00 size,14" lower bout.IT is a 12fret neck to body joint and very comfortable to play. The neck is a comfortable C profile .
I'm very pleased with this guitar's fit and finish . Very nice detailing in construction inside and out . The top is solid cedar with A solid rosewood back.

It did require a little set up ,nut and saddle fine tuning, but for the $500. this cost, it is a very sweet sounding and playing guitar . A good value for the $$.

[Weird Snake Joe]

Depending on the model, it may not sound good, but it will look good.

I'm on the fence. I haven't played many, and going into playing them, I knew this was the same company that made a good number of Ibanez's acoustics. And I hate how Ibanez acoustics sound, but love the look. The ones I've played tended to lack a low-end. VERY bright.

[GibbyPrague]

Here is a couples samples I recorded with a Cort Earth 100, feel free to make up your own minds.

http://www.reverbnation.com/doublesh...etails/6079567

http://soundcloud.com/euroaussie/thomann-cort

[Angera]

Thanks everyone.

[Angera]

Originally Posted by GibbyPrague

Here is a couples samples I recorded with a Cort Earth 100, feel free to make up your own minds.

http://www.reverbnation.com/doublesh...etails/6079567

http://soundcloud.com/euroaussie/thomann-cort

Nice, I like it. That's the type of stuff I like-- acoustic rock.

[naolslager]

In my singular experience with a Cort L450C NS? Yes.