AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
The Cort Essence-GA4 Acoustic Electric Guitar brings vintage acoustic tone into the modern age with a well-balanced combination of solid craftsmanship and premium materials. Featuring a torrefied solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it offers a rich, warm tone that enhances every note with exceptional resonance and clarity. The Fishman® Presys VT preamp system allows for natural-sounding amplification, making it perfect for both stage performances and intimate jam sessions. The elegant herringbone rosette and purfling add to its aesthetic appeal, while the rosewood fretboard and genuine bone nut and saddle ensure superior sustain and playability. With its grand auditorium body shape and venetian cutaway, this guitar is designed for players seeking comfort, style, and outstanding performance.
Whether you’re strumming or fingerpicking, the Essence-GA4 delivers a smooth, enjoyable playing experience. The vintage open gear tuners and ivory bridge pins with black dots complete its vintage-inspired look, offering the perfect blend of modern reliability and timeless style. The guitar is equipped with Elixir® Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light Strings, providing a long-lasting tone. Available in Natural Semi Gloss and Black Top Semi Gloss, the Essence-GA4 is the perfect choice for musicians who demand quality, affordability, and excellent sound.
Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Delivers a warm, vintage-inspired tone with enhanced resonance and clarity.
Fishman® Presys VT Preamp System: Offers clear, vibrant sound amplification for live performances.
Advanced Scalloped X-Bracing: Provides dynamic sound and excellent sustain, ensuring a rich acoustic experience.
Rosewood Fretboard & Bridge: Enhances sustain and warmth while offering smooth playability.
Vintage Open Gear Tuners: Ensure precise tuning adjustments with a classic, vintage aesthetic.
Top Material: Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway Style: Venetian
Bracing Pattern: Advanced Scalloped X-Bracing
Electronics: Fishman® Presys VT
Pickups: Fishman® S-core
Binding: Herringbone
Sound Hole: 95mm
Rosette: Herringbone
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pin Material: Ivory with Black Dot
Nut & Saddle: Genuine Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/4″ (45mm)
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: C Shape
Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: 21.5mm / 8th Fret: 22.0mm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (R400)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Inlay: Dot
Tuning Machines: Vintage Open Gear
Strings: Elixir® Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light 12-53
Colors: Natural Semi Gloss (NSG), Black Top Semi Gloss (BTSG)
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