Cort - News and Rumours
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Best Electric Guitars 2019: 10 new guitars that pulled our strings this year
07 Dec 2019 · The Best Electric Guitars 2019! What a year it's been for an instrument that's often reported to be dead (or dying). Here is our roundup of the hottest and best value guitars from the past 12 months.
Can Cort move into the premium market with the X700 Duality?
15 Oct 2019 · Cort has a new flagship guitar, the X700 Duality. This "premium" guitar is the company's attempt to break away from the mid-range to budget guitar market. But will it win us over?
Cort GB74 Gig Bass: A budget alternative to the Fender Jazz Bass?
21 Aug 2019 · Cort takes on Fender's Jazz Bass with its new GB74 Gig Bass, adding some tonal options that could entice some budget-conscious J-Bass fans to switch to a more cheaper but more versatile instrument.
Can Cort disrupt the boutique guitar market with the dual humbucker G290 FAT?
20 Jun 2019 · Swamp ash, bird's eye maple, splitable humbucker and two gorgeous paint finishes: The G290 FAT has some boutique chops at low prices. Dare we say it: this has some Suhr-like vibes going on...
NAMM 2019: Over 30 new guitars from Cort including its first 8-string, the KX508MS
21 Jan 2019 · Cort has been super-busy getting its 30+ (!) new models ready for NAMM 2019 - among them its first ever 8-string model, the KX508MS, with Fishman Fluence pickups.
Can Cort conquer the budget baritone market with the KX257B?
25 Nov 2018 · Looking to pick up a cheap 7-string baritone electric guitar? Loaded with EMG RetroActive Super77-7st pickups, the new Cort KX257B seven-string will command your attention.
The best of both worlds? Cort’s new CR300 LP replica is loaded with active PAFs
14 Aug 2018 · Cort has released the new CR300 Singlecut which blends classic American '50s styling with modern day active pickups that it claims give an authentic PAF tone yet at low impedance.
Cort Sunset TC: Boutique relic looks for those on a budget?
18 May 2018 · The new Cort Sunset TC model combines vintage relic boutique style with a tried and tested pickup combination, yet still manages to bring it all in at well under what you'd expect to pay for such a guitar.
Top 5 Budget Electric Guitars: Good tones for under 500 pounds
27 Dec 2017 · What a great year 2017 was for budget guitars! This round-up includes our top 5 guitars for under 500 pounds, and each gives plenty of bang for your buck, so won't break the bank!
Cort wants you to splash out on its new GB74JJ Aqua Blue bass
17 Jun 2017 · Replete in a stunning Aqua Blue finish, this 2017 model bass has been kitted out with some decent hardware and a price tag that many will find tempting.
Cort and Manson collaborate on new M-Jet model for 2017
13 Feb 2017 · A new modern, sleek looking instrument designed by British guitar maker Hugh Manson and with a hint or two of his previous work.
Cort Action DLX AS OPN Bass Guitar: Stripped back to basics
18 Oct 2016 · Stripped back, but not where it counts. Can this budget bass punch above its weight?
Top 5 Signature Guitars and Basses 2016
02 Oct 2016 · Artist associations have come a long way over the years and this year we feel these are the best so far. What do you think?
Cort AB850F Acoustic Bass – Low down and natural
08 Sep 2016 · Do you need an acoustic bass? Well if so then this new model is perhaps one you should be going to try out.