The Cort Gold D8 Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Dreadnought style with a Light Burst finish is a dream for players seeking the warm, rich tones of a vintage guitar. Handcrafted to perfection, it features a revolutionary Aged-to-Vintage (ATV) solid Sitka spruce top. The ATV process mimics the sound of a well-aged instrument, giving you a big, open sound straight from the box. Solid Sitka spruce is ideal for all playing styles, offering brilliant highs, warm mids, and deep lows. The guitar also has solid Pau Ferro back and sides, an exotic wood with a rich, resonant tone that rivals Indian Rosewood. Comfort and performance are key in the Gold-D8's design. A walnut-reinforced neck provides long - lasting stability, and the DoubleLock neck joint ensures great tone transfer and sustain. Hand - rolled fret edges offer amazing comfort and playability, usually found only on high - end guitars. The Sonically Enhanced UV finish allows the wood to vibrate freely for a richer sound, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge pins enhance sustain and projection. Available in Natural Gloss and Light Burst finishes, it comes with a deluxe soft - side case for top - notch protection. This guitar offers outstanding tone, playability, and value.
Technical Specifications:
Construction: DoubleLock Neck Joint
Body: Dreadnought
Nut Width: 43㎜ (1 11/16')
Top: Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Pau Ferro
Neck: Walnut Reinforced Mahogany
Binding: White w/ Triple - ply Purfling
Fretboard: Ebony
Frets: 20
Scale: 643㎜ (25.3')
Inlay: Gold Custom MOP
Tuners: Deluxe Vintage Gold
Rosette: Abalone
Bridge: Ebony w/ Ebony Pins
Strings: D'Addario® EXP16 Light
Bracing: Hand Scalloped X - Bracing
Additional: *Torrefied Top *Sonically Enhanced UV Finish *Exclusive Deluxe Soft - Side Case
Using your Cort Gold D8 guitar is straightforward. First, tune your guitar using the deluxe vintage gold tuners. The D'Addario EXP16 light strings are pre - installed and offer a great feel for playing. Whether you're strumming chords or picking melodies, the solid Sitka spruce top and Pau Ferro back and sides will give you a rich, warm sound. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar in the provided deluxe soft - side case when not in use. This will protect it from dust, scratches, and sudden temperature or humidity changes. Wipe the strings with a clean, dry cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. This will help keep the strings in good condition and maintain their tone. Check the tuning regularly, especially if you've been traveling or if the guitar has been in a different environment. If you need to adjust the action or intonation, it's best to have a professional guitar technician do it. With proper care, your Cort Gold D8 will provide you with years of great playing.
