Cort MODERNBLACK Masterpiece Series Modern Black Acoustic-Electric Guitar. Trans Black Gloss

With bell-like clarity over a broad sonic spectrum, the solid European spruce top’s transparent character is ideal for both sensitive fingerstyle playing and relaxed strumming techniques. The richness of ethereal overtones is the defining essence of this premium sought-after wood featured on this model.

Bright yet natural with a strong and warm midrange, the beloved mahogany wood has been a standard for back and sides on premium acoustics for many decades. Inspired by the popular grand concert body shape, the newly designed Modern Concert body shape is Cort’s own rethinking of the smaller acoustic body type that was carefully designed for enhanced resonance and responsiveness. Together with a softer venetian cutaway, the Modern Concert shape also boasts playing comfort. Instead of a conventional sound hole in the center of the body, the specifically placed dual sound ports on the sides affect the Helmholtz properties of the body and enhance the dynamics and the treble of the acoustic tone. It also allows the player to better monitor the natural sound of the guitar during performance while enabling the audience to hear the guitar as well.

Meanwhile, since the top wood is free of sound holes, it is more resilient and resonant. To enhance comfort and playability, custom bevel cuts for the arm rest and rib rest were implemented. Not only do these cuts provide ergonomic functionality, they provide a unique look not often found on acoustic guitars. Tweaked to perform even better with modern acoustic guitar amplifiers, the Matrix Infinity VT pickup and preamp system is the latest evolution of Fishman’s flagship Matrix Series. Clear, transparent Fishman-Quality tone and dynamic string response have been combined with new design features and performance enhancements such as soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone control module and easily accessible preamp voicing switch that can accommodate different types of amplification choices, playing styles and performance situations.

Features

• Master Grade Solid European Spruce Top for exceptional clarity, dynamics, and harmonic richness.
• Solid Mahogany Back & Sides provide warm mids, deep lows, and bright yet natural highs.
• Modern Concert Body with Venetian Cutaway for enhanced resonance and effortless upper-fret access.
• Dual Side Soundholes for improved treble response, better player monitoring, and increased sustain.
• Bevel Cut Armrest & Rib Rest for superior comfort and ergonomic playability.
• Fishman Matrix Infinity Pickup System with soundhole-mounted controls and preamp voicing switch.
• Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge for a sleek feel, durability, and tonal balance.
• GraphTech Black TUSQ Nut & Saddle for increased sustain and vibration transfer.
• New 25.5” Scale Length and 1 3/4" Nut Width for modern playability and balanced string tension.
• Includes Hard Case for premium protection and portability.

Specifications

Construction & Body
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Shape: Modern Concert with Venetian Cutaway
- Top Material: Master Grade Solid European Spruce
- Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
- Soundholes: Dual Side Ports
- Armrest & Rib Rest: Bevel Cut

Neck & Fingerboard
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" (45mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: GraphTech Black TUSQ

Hardware & Electronics
- Electronics: Fishman Matrix Infinity VT Pickup System
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Preamp Voicing Switch
- Tuners: High-Quality Die-Cast Tuners
- Strings: Factory D’Addario EXP16 Light

Extras
- Finish: Trans Black Gloss
- Includes Hard Case