Cort
97Also known as: Cort Guitars, Cort Guitars and Basses, Cor-Tek, Cor-Tek Corporation
UnclaimedFounded in South Korea in 1973 by Jung-gyu Park — evolving from an earlier piano importing business called Soo Doh Piano — Cort (formally Cor-Tek Corporation) is one of the world's largest guitar manufacturers. Headquartered in Seoul with production facilities in South Korea, Indonesia, and China, the company produces over one million guitars annually. Beyond its own branded instruments, Cort i...
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Founded in South Korea in 1973 by Jung-gyu Park — evolving from an earlier piano importing business called Soo Doh Piano — Cort (formally Cor-Tek Corporation) is one of the world's largest guitar manufacturers. Headquartered in Seoul with production facilities in South Korea, Indonesia, and China, the company produces over one million guitars annually. Beyond its own branded instruments, Cort is a prolific OEM manufacturer, building guitars for major brands including Ibanez, PRS (SE line), Squier, and G&L (Tribute series).
Cort's own product catalog spans electric guitars (including the G, KX, X, and META series), acoustic guitars (the Gold, Earth, and Masterpiece lines), basses (the Artisan and Curbow series among others), and amplifiers. The company has a history of notable design collaborations — it began manufacturing headless guitars under license from Ned Steinberger in 1984, and has worked with luthiers and designers including Jim Triggs, Greg Curbow, and Hugh Manson. Signature artist partnerships include Gene Simmons, Matthew Bellamy, Jeff Berlin, Frank Gambale, Larry Coryell, and Billy Cox.
While Cort's OEM work means its craftsmanship reaches players under many different brand names, its own-brand instruments have built a reputation for offering strong build quality and playability at accessible price points, making them a popular choice among working musicians and intermediate players.
Cort has 364 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Acoustic-Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 90 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Metal. Notable users include Matthias Jabs, John Mitchell, and Matthew Bellamy. Cort's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.
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