Phil O'Keefe Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Here's a link to my Cort CJ Retro review... https://www.harmonycentral.com/expert-reviews/cort-cj-retro [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"cj-retro-main-f11e34eb.jpg","data-attachmentid":32371567}[/ATTACH] As always, if anyone has any questions about the review or wants to talk about that guitar, this is the place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted October 22, 2018 Members Share Posted October 22, 2018 Cute looking guitar. Lennon would have loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted October 22, 2018 Members Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks for the review. As you no doubt know, Cort is the second largest maker of guitars in the world after Samick so it's no surprise an instrument bearing their own brand is a good one. It's reasonably attractive, the white pickguard, tuner buttons and truss rod cover notwithstanding. From a personal standpoint I'd prefer not to have knobs/shafts sticking through the top of my guitar but it does go with the vintage vibe. Of somewhat more concern is the presence of a laminated top but I'm probably not the target market. All in all, a credible product from a manufacturer with a proven track record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danocoustic Posted October 23, 2018 Members Share Posted October 23, 2018 Good review on a "meh" guitar (my opinion only). Nothing about it really appeals to me. Don't care for its looks at all, and the laminate construction is an absolute deal-breaker for me. I'm usually a fan of inexpensive guitars, but not this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nabisco Posted October 23, 2018 Members Share Posted October 23, 2018 Nice review. I like that retro look - that white truss rod cover reminds me of the old Harmonys. The whole laminate thing is not a certainty: Some laminates sound terrific; others don't. And you can't argue with the price. The bottom line remains how it sounds and feels when played but I do think it worth trying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted October 23, 2018 Members Share Posted October 23, 2018 It might have sounded tinny with a decay so quick even bluesmen would smirk, but at least it's ugly. The aesthetic is a vintage grab at money so to be fair I'd have to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted October 24, 2018 Members Share Posted October 24, 2018 I wrote off Cort as ho hum until I got a Sunset 1 (takeoff of Gretsch Spectrasonic, with TV Jones, Grovers, good parts and great build), and then couple years later a great bass for not too much.I love jumbos. Points I like about this include not combining strap with output jack, seems their version of Lennon's Gibson, neck inlays (BTW same as on my Sunset 1). Oh, and the price. I like the looks and does remind me of Sears catalog offerings I'd gander while watching original Star Trek. Ah, lost youth. Really inexpensive but not cheap. If I needed/wanted another jumbo, it would be high on my list. Nice review Phil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted October 27, 2018 Members Share Posted October 27, 2018 Wow that's different to my Cort CJCE Custom. Mine has top of the line everything: Master grade engleman spruce top, solid straight rosewood back and sides, thick ebony fb and bridge, grovers, flamed maple binding, Fishman premium blend system, etc. Mine was just over $1000 USD new way back when I got it. Mine just keeps getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted October 29, 2018 Members Share Posted October 29, 2018 I looked at Cort page after my post. Nice stuff, eh? If my Tacoma jumbo (my fave acoustic by far) is ever stolen, explodes, etc may be route to go. Bang for buck is there with retro for sure, and might be wise choice when going to shady venues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neal Posted October 30, 2018 Members Share Posted October 30, 2018 It might have sounded tinny with a decay so quick even bluesmen would smirk, but at least it's ugly. The aesthetic is a vintage grab at money so to be fair I'd have to hear it. Gotta call on this. When you knot your tie, pretty much 2 ways most of us do. Four-in-hand, and half Windsor. Well, Windsor too, if you’re 70. Point is, that’s a pretty classic style, and while your cynicism is appreciated on occasion, I (don’t fret, probably JUST me) don’t think it’s justified. It’s a classic cool look. What.....Yamaha’s just a vintage grab for money for the Martin clones?! Of course they are. They ALL are. So next time a guitar is mentioned, we’ll all have to call it a VGFTM as well, because it is. Unless it has fan frets or a side hole. Then it’s a contemporary grab for the money..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 The CJ Retro would do fine at a gig, and it is inexpensive enough that you wouldn’t be risking your high-dollar guitar... that and the strength of the all laminate construction also make it suitable IMHO for beach trips, camping, etc. And it is really a decent sounding and enjoyable guitar to play too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted October 31, 2018 Members Share Posted October 31, 2018 Yeah - it would be good to have a cheaper player for stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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