Cort GOLD-A8 Light Burst

The GOLD Series: The Pursuit of Sound, Without Compromise

For over 60 years, Cort has designed guitars recognized for their value for money. With the GOLD series, the brand goes further by focusing on a clear goal: optimizing vibration and harmonic richness. The ATV (Aged To Vintage) torrefaction applied to the top, combined with a finer UV finish, aims to free the top and promote a faster response. The attention to manufacturing details and the reinforced neck contribute to stability and consistency, whether playing acoustically or amplified.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Cort GOLD-A8 is aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist who wants a high-end acoustic, expressive and reliable for daily use. Its Grand Auditorium format suits both strumming (dynamic accompaniment) and fingerstyle playing, and its natural definition makes it comfortable in pop, folk, variety, acoustic rock, or vocal accompaniment. Thanks to its Fishman system, it is particularly well suited for stage situations and simple recording.

Sound

The torrefied solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, precise attack, and a great dynamic reserve, with a sense of maturity from the very first notes. The solid pau ferro back and sides enhance projection and clarity, with an interesting balance between warmth and brightness, ideal for maintaining detailed chords even when playing loudly. The ebony fingerboard and bridge contribute to a clear response and good articulation, while the bone nuts promote vibration transmission and sustain. Plugged in, the Fishman Flex Blend EQ delivers a natural and nuanced sound, designed to respect the acoustic character of the instrument.

Technical specifications

Format	Auditorium	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Spruce	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Pau Ferro	Hardware	Gold

Model	GOLD-A8	Bridge	ebony
Back and sides	solid pau ferro	Bridge pins	ebony
Binding	white binding with triple-ply purfling	Nuts	bone (nut and saddle)
Finish	UV optimizing acoustic properties	Tuners	deluxe vintage Grover gold-plated
Wood	mahogany reinforced with 2 pieces of walnut	Preamp / EQ	Fishman Flex Blend
Number of frets	20	Case	soft case included
Nut width	45 mm / 1.77"