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Description

Unleash your musical creativity with the Cort CR50, a solid body electric guitar designed to offer both beginners and seasoned players a reliable and expressive instrument. The CR50 combines classic styling with modern performance, ensuring you’ll capture the essence of rock and blues with ease. Its single-cutaway body provides comfortable access to higher frets, while the sleek neck profile allows for smooth playability, making it ideal for intricate solos or rhythm parts.

Equipped with dual humbucker pickups, the Cort CR50 delivers a versatile tonal palette, from warm, creamy lows to bright, articulate highs. The guitar's robust hardware ensures excellent tuning stability and intonation, allowing you to focus on your performance without distraction. The fixed bridge design enhances sustain and resonance, offering a consistent and reliable playing experience. Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, the Cort CR50 is crafted to meet the demands of any musical setting.

Key Features:

  • Single-cutaway solid body design
  • Dual humbucker pickups for versatile tones
  • Sleek neck profile for enhanced playability
  • Fixed bridge for improved sustain
  • Reliable hardware for stable tuning and intonation

Product specs

Brand Cort
Model CR50 BK Classic Rock Series Single Cutaway HH
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape Single Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Color Family Black
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What type of music is the Cort CR50 best suited for?

The Cort CR50, with its dual humbucker (HH) pickup configuration, is ideal for rock and blues genres, offering a warm and full-bodied sound that handles distortion well.

Is the Cort CR50 suitable for beginner guitarists?

Yes, the Cort CR50 is well-suited for beginners due to its comfortable single cutaway body shape and accessible price point, making it a great entry-level electric guitar.

What is the neck profile of the Cort CR50 like?

The Cort CR50 features a set-neck construction that provides a smooth playing experience, with a profile designed for comfortable playability across various styles.

Does the Cort CR50 offer good sustain?

The Cort CR50's set-neck construction and stop-bar tailpiece contribute to its excellent sustain, making it a solid choice for players who value long-lasting notes.

How many frets does the Cort CR50 have?

The Cort CR50 comes with 22 frets, providing a standard range for playing a variety of musical styles comfortably.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Slim neck design makes it easy to play and hammer down

  • Stays in tune well, even when playing in drop C

  • Stock pickups outperform rivals in the same price range

  • Stable tuning and intonation over extended use

  • Comfortable shape and feel for beginners

  • Durable, still used by owners after several years

  • Suitable for recording projects and professional use

CONS

  • Knobs are not very responsive and may fall out

  • Tuners have a noticeable delay in pitch adjustment

  • May require pickup upgrades for advanced players

Critic Reviews

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4.5 out of 5

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augustines

Surely, this one is good enough for beginners.

Of the pros, i can confirm that Cort staying in tune well, frets don't hurt and it's sound good until drop C.

miki_svoboda

Its more than you would expect

My first guitar. Still using it after six years. Not because I have to but becaus I want to. Even with the stock pickups it beats its rivals in this les-paul price range by epiphone and others. Stable tuning and intonation. Only problem are the knobs. They fall out but whats worse they were never very responsive. Same with the tuners. They may hold the strings in tune but there is a noticeable delay when you start turning the tuning key and when the string starts to change pitch.

isthereloveinspace_

My first guitar, absolutely love it

Started playing guitar this year, I love the shape and feeling of this Cort. Will need some mics update in the future but overall a great guitar to begin with!

dannyfloresce

Has a great sound I got it July 2015.

I did most of my recording for Cultura Moderna on my all black CR 50. This was for my Calle y Libertad album in 2015 it is up on youtube.

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