Cort Gold Passion, Natural - Secondhand

Full Description

Torrefied engelmann spruce top

The Gold Passion's torrefied Engelmann spruce top is a remarkable feature. This high-quality top wood has undergone thermal modification to eliminate moisture and resin, resulting in exceptional resonance with rich overtones. The beautiful blonde colour of the Engelmann Spruce, combined with the Gold Passion's torrefaction, further enhances its visual appeal.

Being a solid wood, you can expect a clear and expressive high-end, along with a present and focused mid-range. Thanks to Cort's hand-scalloped X-bracing, the low-end is deep and well-defined, offering ample volume and projection as well.

AAA flame maple back and sides

Adding to the luxurious aesthetic and sound of the Cort Gold Passion is its AAA grade flame maple back and sides. This visually stunning tonewood boasts a three-dimensional appearance, with a curly grain that catches the eye from all angles.

In terms of tone, maple offers excellent clarity and note separation, ideal for fingerpickers or players looking for a responsive and articulate sound. It's also a relatively lightweight tonewood, making the Gold Passion extremely comfortable to play for extended periods. The brighter character of maple pairs beautifully with the warmth of the torrefied spruce top, creating a well-balanced and dynamic tone.

LR Baggs electronics

The LR Baggs Anthem system is a highly acclaimed pickup and preamp combination. This system has been specially designed to capture the natural sound of acoustic guitars, with a focus on retaining all the tone and dynamics that make them so special in the first place.

The discreet Anthem Tru-Mic is responsible for capturing the top-end frequencies and subtle nuances of your picking, while the Element undersaddle pickup handles the lower frequencies. With a soundhole-mounted volume and tone control, you can easily adjust your sound on the fly without affecting the overall tonal balance.

Exceptional playability and riffing comfort

The Cort Gold Passion features a meticulously crafted hard maple neck that prioritizes comfort. Its slim profile, extending from the headstock to the neck joint, ensures a secure grip and ample space across the fretboard. This design facilitates a seamless playing experience, thanks to the hand-rolled fretboard edges and treated fret-edges that enhance fluidity and speed. Additionally, the exquisite ebony material and jumbo frets provide a luxurious feel and effortless playability at all times.

Specifications

• Product Name: Cort Gold Passion, Natural
• Product Code: GOLD-PASSION-C-NAT

Body

• Construction: Double-Lock Neck Joint
• Cutaway: Bevel
• Body: Modern Concert
• Top: Torrefied Solid Engelmann Spruce
• Back & Sides: “AAA” Grade Solid Flamed Maple
• Binding: Black w/ Triple-Ply Purfling
• Rosette: Abalone
• Bracing: Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
• Special: Sonically Enhanced UV Finish

Neck & Fretboard

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"(45?)
• Neck: Hard Maple (Walnut Reinforced)
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Frets: 20
• Scale: 25.5"(648?)
• Inlay: Gold Custom MOP

Hardware & Electronics

• Tuners: Deluxe Vintage Gold
• Bridge: Ebony w/ Ebony Pins
• Electronics: L.R.Baggs® Anthem
• Strings: D'Addario® EXP16 Light
• Additional: Hard Case Included