Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Black Top Semi Gloss
Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Black Top Semi Gloss
Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Brown Burst Semi Gloss
Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Brown Burst Semi Gloss
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Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

SKU ES-GA4-SP-BTSG
Color: Black Top Semi Gloss
$929.99
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Cort Essence GA4 Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

Aged to Vintage Torrefied Solid Adirondack Spruce Top with Flamed Blackwood Back & Sides

Using a special process called ATV (Aged To Vintage), the torrefied solid adirondack spruce top with matching
torrefied adirondack scalloped X-bracing delivers bold projection, rich overtones, and a wide dynamic range.
Adirondack spruce, stronger and denser than Sitka, offers articulate response and smoothness even at high
volume. Its elastic feel suits both aggressive strumming and precise flatpicking.
Flamed blackwood adds elegant visual contrast and tonal richness. It blends rich low-end of mahogany, the
brightness of maple, and the ethereal overtones of rosewood. Its dense character provides responsive clarity
and power, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle techniques.

  • Top Material: Torrefied Solid Adirondack Spruce
  • Bracing: Torrefied Adirondack Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Back & Sides: Flamed Blackwood
  • Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
  • Body Finish: Semi Gloss
  • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint at 14Fret
  • Scale Length: 25.5” (648㎜)
  • Electronics: Fishman® Presys VT
  • Body Binding: Aged White ABS
  • Rosette: Herringbone
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Bridge Pin: Aged White with Black Dot
  • Saddle: Genuine Bone
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C Shape
  • Neck Finish: Semi Gloss
  • Nut Material: Genuine Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4” (45㎜)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Material: 15.75” (R400)
  • Number of Frets: 20 Frets
  • Inlay: Dot
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage Open Gear (18:1 Ratio)
  • Strings: Elixir® Phosphor Bronze, Nanoweb Light 12-53
  • Colors: Black Top Semi Gloss (BTSG)

Specifications

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Details
Top Material
Torrefied Solid Adirondack Spruce
Bracing
Torrefied Adirondack Scalloped X-Bracing
Back & Sides
Flamed Blackwood
Body Shape
Grand Auditorium
Body Finish
Semi Gloss
Construction
Dovetail Neck Joint at 14Fret
Scale Length
25.5” (648㎜)
Electronics
Fishman® Presys VT
Body Binding
Aged White ABS
Rosette
Herringbone
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Bridge Pin
Aged White with Black Dot
Saddle
Genuine Bone
Neck Material
Mahogany
Neck Shape
C Shape
Neck Finish
Semi Gloss
Nut Material
Genuine Bone
Nut Width
1 3/4” (45㎜)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Material
15.75” (R400)
Number of Frets
20 Frets
Inlay
Dot
Tuning Machines
Vintage Open Gear (18:1 Ratio)
Strings
Elixir® Phosphor Bronze, Nanoweb Light 12-53
Colors
Black Top Semi Gloss (BTSG)

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Shipping Ships across Canada and to the USA. Orders are packed quickly, inspected and shipped with care – most in-stock orders ship within 2–7 business days.Shipping policy
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Can I try it in-store before I buy?
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Can I rent a guitar before buying?
Yes. Acoustic, electric and bass guitars rent for $5 a weekend, $10 a week or $20 a month, plus a security deposit. A capo, tuner or stand can be added for an extra fee.
Do you price match?
Yes. We'll match the verified price of any product from an authorized retailer in Canada. Call or message us with the listing.
Do you ship, or can I pick it up?
We ship across Canada and the U.S. by UPS, Canpar or Canada Post. Cost and delivery estimate show at checkout. Local? Choose ‘Pick Up’ at checkout to collect it in Nepean at no shipping charge.
Do you offer guitar lessons?
Yes. We teach electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar, starting with a free beginner trial lesson ($35 value). Lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes.
What's your return policy?
Regular-priced items can be exchanged within 14 days at no charge, or returned within 7 days for a refund to your original payment method, less a 5% restocking fee. Please bring your receipt and the original packaging. Boxed gear can be opened to check it out, but must come back unused, undamaged and complete for a refund. Sale and clearance items, and anything bought with a discount code, are final sale.