Cort Gold-A6 review

Torrefaction is the magic word as Cort assembles an acoustic-electric with a vintage voice and a friendly price tag

Cort Gold A-6
(Image: © Cort)

Guitar World Verdict

The Cort Gold-A6 with its torrefied top provides the rich, dynamically responsive tone of a vintage-aged acoustic without requiring a huge investment or the patience of waiting for decades.

Pros

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    Complex, dynamic and vintage-esque acoustic tones.

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    Quality electronics.

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    Hand-rolled fingerboard edges.

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    Very playable.

Cons

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    May look a little understated for some.

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If you've ever played a vintage acoustic guitar alongside a new acoustic with the same construction and materials, you probably noticed that the vintage guitar sounded a lot more lively, dynamic and sweeter. 

Some players claim that the reason is because older guitars are “broken in,” but the simple explanation is that the natural aging process of the wood has enhanced its performance. Fresh cut wood retains vibration-damping moisture, oils and resins that regular kiln drying can’t eliminate entirely, whereas aged wood that has dried naturally makes the material stiffer and lighter, which results in more efficient vibration characteristics.

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