PaulReedSmith
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Anybody have any experience with them? How do they compare with say ibanez or schecter? thanks in advance
Cort Guitars
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StratTom
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I own a Cort Impala, which is like a Strat.
I'd compare it more to a Squier Strat if anything, but I think it's better than a Squier. I haven't had the chance to try anything other than the one I have and a Cort LP copy. I'm interested in checking out what they offer now, but I don't think it's compared to Ibanez or Schecter. They are still good axes IMO, you just need to do some looking.
Btw, sorry for the poor picture quality. I just snapped this real quick.
I own a Cort Impala, which is like a Strat.
I'd compare it more to a Squier Strat if anything, but I think it's better than a Squier. I haven't had the chance to try anything other than the one I have and a Cort LP copy. I'm interested in checking out what they offer now, but I don't think it's compared to Ibanez or Schecter. They are still good axes IMO, you just need to do some looking.
Btw, sorry for the poor picture quality. I just snapped this real quick.
PaulReedSmith
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the two I am seriously considering are these:
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=110
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=117
edit: the Neil Zaza signature model sure looks pretty good too...
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=135
the two I am seriously considering are these:
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=110
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=117
edit: the Neil Zaza signature model sure looks pretty good too...
http://www.cort.co.kr/english/products/common/view.asp?product_id=135
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PaulReedSmith
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aah thanks for the info tom! much appreciated. That strat sure looks good.
I own a Cort Impala, which is like a Strat.
I'd compare it more to a Squier Strat if anything, but I think it's better than a Squier. I haven't had the chance to try anything other than the one I have and a Cort LP copy. I'm interested in checking out what they offer now, but I don't think it's compared to Ibanez or Schecter. They are still good axes IMO, you just need to do some looking.
Btw, sorry for the poor picture quality. I just snapped this real quick.
aah thanks for the info tom! much appreciated. That strat sure looks good.
StratTom
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No problem man.
The ones you're looking at look really nice. I like that they are coming with SD's and EMG's stock. Mine has Mighty Mite pups, with the exception of the bridge which is now a hotrails
No problem man.
The ones you're looking at look really nice. I like that they are coming with SD's and EMG's stock. Mine has Mighty Mite pups, with the exception of the bridge which is now a hotrails
PaulReedSmith
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the neil zaza one has a thumb adjustable truss rod.....that is what I call versatility haha
the very sad thing is...there isnt many guitar stores around here that carry cort electrics. they carry cort acoustics but not many electrics if any.
the neil zaza one has a thumb adjustable truss rod.....that is what I call versatility haha
the very sad thing is...there isnt many guitar stores around here that carry cort electrics. they carry cort acoustics but not many electrics if any.
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PaulReedSmith
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I am in Alberta, Canada
I am in Alberta, Canada
Carl762
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Just got back from the store. Picked up my Cheap Guitar off layaway (Silvertone Paul Stanley Signature Sovereign). I had a feeling you might be in Canada, and I have no idea about customs laws, shipping stuff to Canada, but if you're interested in an authorized dealer of Corts. Talk to Jason or Kelly.
http://www.centaurguitar.com/main.htm
I mentioned somebody was looking. Tell em Carl sent ya. Might, or not, save you a couple bucks. I was told that they'll strive to give competitive prices. They're just great guys.
Just got back from the store. Picked up my Cheap Guitar off layaway (Silvertone Paul Stanley Signature Sovereign). I had a feeling you might be in Canada, and I have no idea about customs laws, shipping stuff to Canada, but if you're interested in an authorized dealer of Corts. Talk to Jason or Kelly.
http://www.centaurguitar.com/main.htm
I mentioned somebody was looking. Tell em Carl sent ya. Might, or not, save you a couple bucks. I was told that they'll strive to give competitive prices. They're just great guys.
JB_From_Hell
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Every music store that carries MIK instruments probably has a whole wall full of Corts. They (and Samick) make nearly all the MIK guitars.
Am I the only one who noticed how much that Neil Zaza model looks like an Ibanez SZ520?
Every music store that carries MIK instruments probably has a whole wall full of Corts. They (and Samick) make nearly all the MIK guitars.
Am I the only one who noticed how much that Neil Zaza model looks like an Ibanez SZ520?
Fender_Punk
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There used to be a shop called All Strung Out in a neighbouring town called Paris (Paris ON), and they were about the size of a large closet, and had almost all Corts for their lectrics. All of them were Barricudas? I was told they also made most of the bodies for Ibanez as well as some for Squier and allegedly Fender MIM (though I've heard Mexican Fenders have MIA bodies and are assembled in Eseneda and the hardware and electronics come out of the Eseneda factory).
I tried a couple of the Cort Strat copies through a Kustom amp. Wasn't really drawn to them at all, but I had played worse guitars. You could find better guitars for your buck, like a Squier '51 or alder bodied Squiers.
As for the Cort guitars on that site, first time I had seen any of them.
There used to be a shop called All Strung Out in a neighbouring town called Paris (Paris ON), and they were about the size of a large closet, and had almost all Corts for their lectrics. All of them were Barricudas? I was told they also made most of the bodies for Ibanez as well as some for Squier and allegedly Fender MIM (though I've heard Mexican Fenders have MIA bodies and are assembled in Eseneda and the hardware and electronics come out of the Eseneda factory).
I tried a couple of the Cort Strat copies through a Kustom amp. Wasn't really drawn to them at all, but I had played worse guitars. You could find better guitars for your buck, like a Squier '51 or alder bodied Squiers.
As for the Cort guitars on that site, first time I had seen any of them.
JB_From_Hell
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Any MIK Ibanezes are probably their work entirely, not just the body. The MIM Fenders are definitely NOT MIA bodies assemebled in Mexico.
Any MIK Ibanezes are probably their work entirely, not just the body. The MIM Fenders are definitely NOT MIA bodies assemebled in Mexico.
Fender_Punk
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Not really surprised, like i said, just something I heard, never said i believed it!! Though my MIM Tele is second to none to any MIA Tele I've played. If only the neck wasn't so chunky, I'd play it more.
Not really surprised, like i said, just something I heard, never said i believed it!! Though my MIM Tele is second to none to any MIA Tele I've played. If only the neck wasn't so chunky, I'd play it more.
PaulReedSmith
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thanks guys (especially Carl)! I appreciate the feedback. Ill have to check out that store for sure. thanks again.
thanks guys (especially Carl)! I appreciate the feedback. Ill have to check out that store for sure. thanks again.
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Better than squiers, at least in feel. In regards to Ibby and Schetter... sorry, dunno. They have some cool ones, tried a few with some comfy sculpted heels and I think SD pups (too sleepy to be sure right now).
Better than squiers, at least in feel. In regards to Ibby and Schetter... sorry, dunno. They have some cool ones, tried a few with some comfy sculpted heels and I think SD pups (too sleepy to be sure right now).
Ayrton
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Any Ibanez that has a serial number starting with "C" was built by Cort. The MIJ have the "F" for the Fujigen plant, and the MIK have a "C" for Cort. Indonesian built Ibanez are also built by Cort, but in (you guessed it) Indonesia.
Ibanez, Parkwood, Schecter, G&L Tribute series and Fender’s Squier line of guitars are all built by Cort.
Any Ibanez that has a serial number starting with "C" was built by Cort. The MIJ have the "F" for the Fujigen plant, and the MIK have a "C" for Cort. Indonesian built Ibanez are also built by Cort, but in (you guessed it) Indonesia.
Ibanez, Parkwood, Schecter, G&L Tribute series and Fender’s Squier line of guitars are all built by Cort.
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