SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Cort Guitars knows that many players who want a new, reasonably priced acoustic prioritize instrument sound quality. In fact, many acoustic guitarists would forgo cosmetic upgrades for an enhanced, vintage tone. Intended to meet those players’ needs, Cort introduces its new 200 ATV (Aged to Vintage) Series of acoustic guitars. Featuring basic designs but all the key enhancements that improve sound quality, guitars in the ATV Series deliver a tone that has previously been missing in new instruments.
Cort’s innovations are evident in the new L200ATV, which has a 1 ¾’’ nut width for easier fingerstyle playing. The smaller, orchestra model body is a 1920s design that delivers a sound that’s larger than its compact size indicates, and its dynamic responsiveness enhances playability. The L200ATV’s coveted vintage tone is delivered through its torrefied solid sitka spruce top and hand-scalloped x-bracing. In the torrefaction process, the wood has been treated and opens up more over time, resulting in the big, open tone of a decades-old acoustic, but delivered in a new instrument.
Material choice also helps to augment the L200ATV’s vintage sound quality. The back and sides are constructed of pau ferro, a South American tonewood that has a thick midrange that’s tonally similar to Indian rosewood. Exotically attractive, pau ferro also boasts good impression strength parallel to the grain. Ebony was used for the fretboard, bridge and bridge pins to keep the fundamental acoustic sound focused and tight. Commonly used as a fretboard material on almost all high-end guitars, ebony also has greater sonic projection and enhances the transfer of the string vibrations throughout the soundboard top, body and neck.
While the focus of the L200ATV is its vintage tone, Cort also delivers an appealing, old-school aesthetic. The richness of the select woods is stunningly contrasted by white binding, white dot inlays, and a multi-ply ivory rosette, along with a genuine bone nut and saddle. Grover® Vintage tuners complement the overall classic look of the model.
A high-quality instrument with a vintage sound out of the box, Cort’s L200ATV is reasonably priced at MSRP $549.99. To learn more, visit www.cortguitars.com.
About Cort Guitars
Cort designs, manufactures and delivers some of the finest guitars and basses to musicians and music enthusiasts all around the world. Over the past 50 years, the company has worked with some of the largest and most well-recognized guitar companies in the industry, as well as artists of international recognition. Cort remains focused on providing instruments that will last generations with the best workmanship possible, the best materials and components, and the best service long after the instruments have been purchased. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com.
