Cort MR500F Cedar Black Satin
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The MR Series: Acoustic Tradition and Modernity at Cort
For over 60 years, Cort has developed guitars with a recognized quality/price ratio. With the MR series, the brand focuses on the essentials: carefully crafted traditional luthiery (dreadnought) enhanced with modern details such as the cutaway and Fishman electronics designed to faithfully reproduce the acoustic tone, both live and in the studio.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Cort MR500F-CED is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a versatile electro-acoustic guitar. The dreadnought format is perfectly suited for strumming (pop, folk, acoustic rock), while remaining very comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to the responsiveness of cedar. The cutaway provides real comfort for melodies and solos in the upper frets.
Sound
The solid red cedar top favors an immediate response: the sound "comes out" quickly, with a warm sensation and pleasant dynamics at both soft and strong attack. The mahogany back and sides enhance clarity, with singing mids and a solid low end without excess, ideal for accompanying vocals. The dreadnought body delivers volume and projection, while the Venetian cutaway improves access to high notes without sacrificing the powerful DNA of the format.
Plugged in, the combination of Fishman Presys VT and Sonicore pickup aims for natural reproduction: a balanced output, useful for switching from rhythmic accompaniment to more detailed passages, with reliable amplification for the stage.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete your setup without compatibility issues, you can choose plectrums suited to your attack (from soft to stiff), a tuner (clip-on or pedal), and a stable guitar stand for daily storage.
Technical specifications
| Model | MR500F-CED | Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Format | Venetian cutaway dreadnought | Bridge | ovangkol |
| Top | solid red cedar | Tuners | oil-bath |
| Back and sides | mahogany | Preamp | Fishman Presys VT |
| Neck | mahogany | Pickup | Sonicore |
| Fingerboard | ovangkol | Finish | satin black |
| Number of frets | 20 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Cort MR500F Cedar Black Satin offer?
The solid red cedar top provides a quick response and pronounced warmth. The mahogany back and sides deliver singing mids and a restrained low end. The dreadnought body shape enhances volume and projection.
Which Fishman electronics are installed on this guitar?
The electronics combine a Fishman Presys VT preamp with a Sonicore pickup. This setup is designed to deliver a balanced acoustic sound when amplified.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the high notes?
Thanks to the Venetian cutaway, access to the high notes and all 20 frets is made easier.
Is this dreadnought suitable for strumming and fingerpicking?
With its dreadnought body, this guitar is suited for strumming accompaniment in pop, folk, or acoustic rock styles. The response of the cedar also supports fingerpicking technique.
What is the nut width of the MR500F-CED?
The mahogany neck features a nut width of 43 mm, which is 1.69 inches. The fingerboard is made of ovangkol.
