Cort Gold A6 Acoustic Electric Guitar For Sale (2024 Update)

I ordered Wednesday evening after working hours. The guitar arrived Friday before lunch. Canberra to Sydney in this timeframe. Well done guys. Great service. Thank you. JiriJIRI A.

If you are looking for a OM guitar at a great price with all solid woods, then this is the one. I was in search for a OM style acoustic guitar that was all solid construction in the sub one grand range. I considered many offerings from Blueridge, Eastman and Breedlove guitars. I watched all the you tube videos on the guitars that I could find, and decided on the Cort. When the guitar arrived I was pleasantly Surprised it came in a nice deluxe gig bag. For a smaller bodied acoustic guitar it has plenty of volume. It also has the wider nut ( 1 3/4 ) which is great for finger style. I know sound is subjective, but the guitar has a very balanced tone with tons of sustain. The fit and finish is outstanding, with level smooth frets. The guitar did come with very high action, but every acoustic I have purchased in the past had to be adjusted. I have owned 3 breedlove's, Martin D-35, seagull maritime sws and a taylor 314ce. If you are looking for a OM acoustic, I don't think you can find a better deal. For five bills you get a all solid wood guitar with a gig bag. If you use a coupon it's a even better deal.J Dub

First steel strung guitar l have purchased in 40 years. Classical nylon string guitars being my way of playing. Well this cort is fascinating, after two weeks of playing the tone and volume is now shining through. Lovely for fingerstyle and no picks. I ended up putting 11 gauge strings on and took action up higher but that's just my preferences. Quality build throughout. I would call the size a large parlour with a good deep body. Overall the guitar certainly exceeds the price but let's keep that to ourselfes.Peter N.

I ordered Wednesday evening after working hours. The guitar arrived Friday before lunch. Canberra to Sydney in this timeframe. Well done guys. Great service. Thank you. JiriJIRI A.

If you are looking for a OM guitar at a great price with all solid woods, then this is the one. I was in search for a OM style acoustic guitar that was all solid construction in the sub one grand range. I considered many offerings from Blueridge, Eastman and Breedlove guitars. I watched all the you tube videos on the guitars that I could find, and decided on the Cort. When the guitar arrived I was pleasantly Surprised it came in a nice deluxe gig bag. For a smaller bodied acoustic guitar it has plenty of volume. It also has the wider nut ( 1 3/4 ) which is great for finger style. I know sound is subjective, but the guitar has a very balanced tone with tons of sustain. The fit and finish is outstanding, with level smooth frets. The guitar did come with very high action, but every acoustic I have purchased in the past had to be adjusted. I have owned 3 breedlove's, Martin D-35, seagull maritime sws and a taylor 314ce. If you are looking for a OM acoustic, I don't think you can find a better deal. For five bills you get a all solid wood guitar with a gig bag. If you use a coupon it's a even better deal.J Dub

First steel strung guitar l have purchased in 40 years. Classical nylon string guitars being my way of playing. Well this cort is fascinating, after two weeks of playing the tone and volume is now shining through. Lovely for fingerstyle and no picks. I ended up putting 11 gauge strings on and took action up higher but that's just my preferences. Quality build throughout. I would call the size a large parlour with a good deep body. Overall the guitar certainly exceeds the price but let's keep that to ourselfes.Peter N.

My first acoustic guitar. Very impressed by it. Sounds great. Great price also. Set up was superb. Thank you everyone at Richards guitarsIan J.

It does everything I need. Bought this thinline guitar because of a recent shoulder injury which means I'm currently unable to play my much larger Takamine.Sharon M.

I picked up this guitar today. It came wrapped in bubble wrap so I'm guessing it was a floor model . But the issue with it is there is maybe a paper width distance from the strings to the frets. Also the neck was out of adjustment . This was supposed to be an anniversary gift and it sounds awful.. extremely disappointed.Jesse

I play this every time I get the chance too. The tone is perfect to my ears, really bright and also has some bass to it too, not as much as other guitars but it does the job. The color way is just beautiful and the way it was built well it just feels like butter!!!! The frets are good no sharpness, the only issue I have with it that the action is a little high for me but a simple fix can make this guitar perfect!!!!! 10/10 I recommend if you're thinking of getting a Cort guitar they're amazingJorge

I actually purchased a mid range Taylor but it just wasn't the one. After playing several more Taylor and Martin I just happened to see this and loved the look, and the fact that it had a beveled arm rest prompting me to stop and try it….. 20 minutes later I was purchasing it. The sound is great, think Taylor but with more bass and clarity. I couldn't believe that I returned a Taylor for a Cort but I just love this guitar! Try it, you'll see quickly what I'm talking about.Mike

Auf der Suche nach einer bezahlbaren Grand Auditorium diese bestellt… Die Rezessionen bei anderen Musikhäusern waren viel versprechend. Die Gitarre kam 3 Tage nach Bestellung bei mir sicher verpackt an. Verpackung entfernt und dann das Teil erst einmal begutachtet. Optik (immer eine Geschmacksfrage) für mich sehr gut. Das Abalone Binding, die Schallochrosette und das Muster der Gitarrenrückseite machen richtig was her. Ins Detail geschaut waren leider am Übergang vom Hals zum Korpus leichte, aber hässliche Klebstoffreste vorhanden, Die ließen sich aber mit einem entsprechenden Mittel halbwegs gut entfernen. Ein Blick auf die Saitenlage und ich war erstaunt. Die hätte mancher Stratocaster zur Ehre gereicht. Also, die Gitarre gestimmt und gespielt. Bei nur halbwegs hartem Anschlag oder Picking schepperte und schnarrte es ohne Ende. Nach ca. 15 Minuten Spielen waren meine Fingerkuppen rabenschwarz, das Griffbrett und die Saiten waren völlig verdreckt. Bundstäbchen waren sauber eingesetzt, an den Enden leicht scharfkantig, aber akzeptabel. Das wäre alles eigentlich ein Grund gewesen, die Gitarre zurückzuschicken, aber der Grundsound schien mir aber eigentlich recht gut. Also Saiten runter, Griffbrett gereinigt und geölt, neue Saiten drauf und die Halskrümmung mit dem beiliegenden Werkzeug angepasst. Fazit: Die Gitarre ist immer noch großartig zu bespielen, vor allem ist das Halsprofil voll meins. Wenn nichts mehr schnarrt klingt sie sehr schön (eher Mitten und Höhen orientiert), hat aber natürlich nicht den Punch einer Dreadnought. Also nach all den Anpassungen eine durchaus schöne, gut klingende und hervorragend bespielbare Western. Aber muss man das alles selber machen, was ist das für eine Endkontrolle vor Auslieferung des Instruments, auch wenn es "nur" eine 500 Euro Gitarre ist? Pickup ist brauchbar, aber keinesfalls mit einem Fishman System oder dem einer Ovation vergleichbar. Es verstärkt und gibt den natürlichen Ton ganz gut wieder, aber mehr auch nicht. Der Lautstärkenregler reagiert sehr unsensibel, ein bisschen zu viel dran gedreht und alles ist viel zu laut. Der Tonregler regelt den Ton von dumpf bis nicht ganz so dumpf…, für besseren Sound muss halt der Verstärker ran. Auch wenn vieles an der Gitarre (zumindest bei meiner) im Auslieferungszustand nicht perfekt war, ist sie nach entsprechender Bearbeitung ein echt geiles und vor allem sehr gut bespielbares Instrument. Da ich sie vorwiegend unplugged spiele sind die Schwächen des Pickup Systems für mich nicht so wichtig und wenn doch bügelt das mein Amp aus. Alles in allem, trotz einiger Schwächen und mangelhafter Endkontrolle Daumen hoch für diese Gitarre!!!Jürgen

Great looking guitar and sounds great too, just wonder if the action further up the neck at 12th fret could be lower but maybe that would cause other problems like string buzz – I’m not an expert. Action at nut end is nice and low though.Alistair K.

I’ve been playing a Taylor 310 for 25 years and was looking for something smaller and lighter to transport. Having read a lot of reviews and listened to the videos I thought I would try the GS Mini Koa and see what all the fuzz was about. This guitar sounds amazing! The Koa gives it a depth AND sparkle that you don’t expect from a small guitar. I keep asking myself does it lack depth compared to my dreadnought, technically it does but actually I don’t miss it because the sound is so full. The volume too is quite exceptional, I tend to strum a lot with a pick and don’t mind digging in hard….. this guitar just sings under those circumstances. It get’s louder and louder without noticeably going out of tune. At the other end there is such clarity and sustain that quiet finger picking also sounds great. You can easily hear a single note melody within a chord. Are there any downsides? Well if you have big hands then the reduced neck length may feel too cramped…. For me this is actually more comfortable than a full size neck but you wouldn’t want it any smaller. In summary I’m blown away, just amazing.David

Wow… what a stunner! Opening the case for the first time was quite an experience. This is a seriously beautiful guitar with beautiful craftsmanship. As a beginner with small hands (even for a lady) I have found acoustic guitars in the past to be very uncomfortable to play, the size of the body, the width of the neck, the high action, and after struggling with a Lorenzo Flame Series for the past year I decided enough was enough, electrics aren't almost impossible to play so why should I have to struggle with acoustic? I did some research and everything was pointing me towards the Taylor GS Mini-E series. Holding this guitar in my hands for the first time felt like a revelation. It felt like Taylor had made a guitar specifically for me – wearing a strap the body fits easily under my arm and my fingers just know exactly where they're meant to go. The sound of the guitar is rich and vibrant with a bright top tone – quite a feat in a parlour size guitar. After watching reviews it seems that this is due to the Koa body. The guitar also comes with soft, well-padded case that feels like it'll protect well from bumps and bruises whilst travelling. It has some nice shoulder straps so it feels like you're wearing a large (but light!) backpack. The best thing about this guitar though is that it's such a joy to hold and play that I can't put it down; my playing ability has increased so much in the past few weeks since buying it. As a beginner I absolutely recommend this guitar as an introduction to acoustic guitars. If you're a beginner and you've been playing an electric for while but want to get into playing acoustic, try out a Taylor GS Mini-e – it might be the one for you.Laura K.

First of all, this is a gorgeous guitar. It looks just great. It has a big, rich sound even moreso than other larger bodied guitars I've seen. The tuner works great. I love playing it. A few minor issues. First, I find the action high, & the bridge is not adjustable. 2nd, the complaints others have offered about the fret edges being VERY rough are entirely true: you can practically leave your hand bloody, I'm sure, if you play long enough, just from being roughed up by the fret edges. I'll try filing them down & refinishing them, as some have suggested. Finally, you'll want to get rid of the strings & go with a lighter gauge, partly to alleviate the high action issue. I'd get this guitar again. I think it is a $500 – $600 guitar lurking for only a little more than half that price. But before recommending it to a friend, I'd point out these couple issues.DET

Poor quality control! Neck is a mess with all of the fret ends protruding and sharp. One fret is noticeably higher causing all kinds of issues. Inside edge of the sound hole is poorly finished and some of the ribs look rough, like they weren't sanded smooth. This one's going back!Bill

I had bought one of these back in 2017 when I made the switch to Acoustic. I don't know why but, I got rid of it so I could make the move tpo the Martin X-Series only because I had always wanted a Martin. To make a long story short, the Martin didn't cut it for me, so last week I made the move back to Taylor and the Big Baby. These newer ones are so beautiful but it's a shame, that Taylor has discontinued them. The Brown headstock along with the Solid Spruce top and Walnut back and sides, have really IMO, improved this model. Once set up properly, it stays in tune and just sounds awesome ! I would say that it is the best Acoustic going today which is under the 500 dollar range. Plus seeing that I'm on a low budget, this was a no-brainer. It's a keeper and I am getting a lot of joy playing it.Jeffrey

I had bought one of these from here way back in 2017 , which I used when I was gigging . I'm now retired ( 63 ) and only play at home now. I had to take a couple of years away from playing, due to pain in my left hand , which built up from 50 years of playing. I came back to playing in August of 2021 and I had bpught a Martin X-Series which at the time, I thought was great . Well it turned out that I ended up having issues with it and got rid of it, so I went back to getting a new, Big Baby Taylor, which always served me well. It's too bad that Taylor discontinued these because, these newer models are IMO, a vast improvement over the older ones. Since I got it on this past Sunday, I can not put this down. It just sounds so amazing and it stays in tune forever. While the included gigbag is a plus, I went and bought a Hardshell case for it. For those who want a Taylor but are on a low budget, this is worth the asking price and then some.Jeff

Since I went back to playing last summer after a 3 year hiatus, due to wrist pain in my left hand, I was using a Martin X-Series OMCX1E which I had nothing but problems with such as not staying in tune, fret buzz, etc. So over a week ago, I made the decision to switch to a Big Baby Taylor. I am limited as far as funds go, so $500.00 was the most that I could afford and I did not want to get a Baby but the Big Baby which is pretty close to a standard dreadnought size , at least as th neck scale is concerned. The body is a tad smaller and lighter which for me at my age ( 63 ) , makes playing a lot easier. Thiis came already set up and strung with Elixirs , which I liked . I can not believe how light in weight this is and it stays in tune , which is a huge plus for me. As far as tone goes, this easily blows away any of the Martin X-Series .I love this guitar and I will be making some wonderful memories with it.jeffreyo46

I have a number of acoustic type guitars – both steel and nylon strung. When playing these I rarely strum – it's a finger style combination of rock, flamenco, folk, blues and jazz ( a real mixture). The first thing I did was to change the strings (D'Addario Silk & Steel). As a result this little Fender beauty has turned into an excellent parlour guitar: it's responsive, lovely to play and remarkably loud for its size. Build quality is good and the sound projects well. If you're a chord strummer, I wouldn't suggest that the Sonoran is for you – but it responds superbly to finger style playing. It's subtle and responsive. For the money, it's very, very good. And of course, it's very, very easy to lug around. Love it!Gillian B.

Pretty nice sounding instrument! Way less money than most solid wood, small bodied shorter scale guitars, & stacks up decently against “higher end” offerings. As a traditionalist, the onboard electronics were an annoying detraction, but in practice the pickup system sounds far more natural than I was expecting. And as a couch/practice guitar, having a tuner on the instrument is handy, I’ll grudgingly admit. If I were the type to plug in an acoustic on stage, I’d get good use out of these features. There are a few other general things that caught my attention, listed in no particular order. The dynamic range is an interesting departure from typical full scale acoustics. It’s quieter when finger picked softly, but as loud or louder when dug into with a pick. Definitely doesn’t sound small when played with authority, & generally has great resonance. I’ve yet to try lighter strings, but with 12 gauge phosphor bronze, it doesn’t feel too slinky or incredibly different than a longer scale length acoustic. I do find it a tad more comfortable, but not a night & day difference. The only lesser aspect is mostly down to the stock setup. Action was a little on the high side, & the G# fret under the low E string was a little high, so G chords buzzed on that string. This doesn’t detract from my over all impression, as I’m imagining most folks buying a decent instrument will end up setting it up & leveling fretwork to taste. All in all, mine’s a very nice acoustic guitar by any measure, & its sound punches way above its weight class in terms of cost. I dig it.WJJ

This Fender guitar is awesome. Out of the box it is almost perfectly set up. The intonation is off just by a little bit and only with 2 or 3 strings. The sound seems a little washed while playing chords, but single notes are loud and clear. All the frets have edge treatment, nice and smooth. The synthetic bone used for the nut and bridge are way better than plastic, allowing for a long sustain. The guitar could use better tuning keys, but the guitar stays in tune good enough. Over all my guitar was built well, and I'm glad it sounds good, too. I would recommend this guitar for all beginner guitar players because of the sound quality, and anyone else who don't have the money for their dream guitar.Tim

I love this little guitar. I bought mine from the GC store. I have Taylor GS mini for my RV, but it's still too big and too loud in a small rv with others. I saw the Traveller guitars and thought I'd go to a GC and try it out. I'm too new at this so got the GC sales person to play so I could hear the difference using a big amp. The ones with the pickups were hot and a little bitey for me as I only really play acoustic. The Piezo pickup acoustic sounded mellow and it was on the guitarathon sale for 100 dollars off. That tipped it for me. It's small, extremely light and when unplugged, extremely quite quiet. It's so small, I'm finding that I pick up this one more than the regular guitars. Bear in mind, it's not acoustic or electric, so it's not going to sound like anything else. I bought a headphone amp and also use a regular amp when I can be loud. When practicing unplugged at night, it's loud enough for me, but nobody else can hear it. Also, I've found that if I press it tightly to my side, the lower notes reverberate in my chest. With the acoustic pickup there is no tone or volume controls, so everything has to be done through the amp. I'm getting used to that. With no body and only the wire bottom, it takes a little time before it begins to feel normal. The only negative is if I don't hit the notes perfect, I can get some fret buzz. All in all, it's so different from any other guitar, I would suggest trying it in person first. You will either love it or hate it. And remember it's a small travel guitar you can also use regularly. Play it both amplified and unplugged and see if you think it will work for you.Mike

I really like the headstock shape and angle on this guitar, it stays in tune better than others. It came with a set of really crunchy pickups they were fine just not my style. I replaced them with a set of Lace Alumitone's, man do they sound good. I got it for a reasonable price so I don't mind doing any upgrades as these were low budget anyways.electronwraith

I bought a Cort CR250 but you sent a Cort CR50 instead. Then I had mailed at least 5-6 times and got no replies. I called numerous times and every time it said all executives are busy. Then after I added a post in FB you guys called. You couldn't arrange for a pick-up of the incorrect delivery (i.e, Cort CR50). You said you wouldn't send the guitar i ordered till you receive the Cort CR50. Then you asked me to carry that 8 kg guitar and send it to you for which you will reimburse the amount. I did that, more than 2 weeks back, and I am still waiting for the reimbursement.Manaswi A.

Perfect size and fit for my ASD daughter to use at home and to take to lessons. She’s so pleased with her new guitar and is more than happy with how it sounds !! Great service and communication thank you 😊Helen W.

A well made guitar but only really suited to one style of playing. This is the third guitar I have bought from Richards in the last 12 months and have visited the shop twice in that time. I totally get where he is coming from an the service has always been good. This guitar how ever I bought in the summer sale blind as it were. The price was very good for the spec. I just thought it might be more versatile and in my opinion it's not. Plays well for rock/metal stuff.peter m.

Great guitar set up perfectly out of factory. Only one thing that bugs me is where the Veneer connects in the middle is not perfectly in the middle. Which is a bit annoying because other reviews don't have this. Other than that its absolutely perfect guitar. Normally can't get this type of quality for this price. Absolute bargain.Matthew

What a great guitar! Looks, plays and sounds great. Had to do a bit of home setup when it arrived; bad fret buzz on the low e and a strings around the 5th fret, but easily fixed by putting a bit more relief in the neck and half a turn of the saddles. Without trying one straight from the supplier it’s hard to compare the value of a ‘Richards setup’ but seeing as it’s ‘gratis’ it’s not going to be a bad thing. Overall I’m very pleased.Robin D.

I took a chance on this one, 35 years xp. I saw an ad in Prog Magazine about this guitar. Basically, it was advertising that this was Cort's attempt at making a guitar similar to other sort-of boutique guitars, Ibanez AZ. I must say, I LOVE this guitar, it is the best!Justin

I decided to try a Cort guitar for a change and I certainly was not disappointed. I was very surprised at the quality and playability. It sounds great and looks beautiful too. I will definitely buy from Rguitars again as the guitar arrived ready set up, they do this with every guitar they sell. Rguitars easy to contact also. Thank you Richard. ☺️Lynn S.

Great guitar, very easy to play with fast action and great sound. It has a good solid feel to it and looks great too. I ordered it from Kenny's music as they had it on sale and I have hardly stopped playing it since it arrived.Reviewed by Kenny's Music custom

I’m more than delighted with my new guitar and the purchase experience was fantastic. The team were amazing and helped me find the perfect instrument for me. They were so patient, even when I was feeling overwhelmed by the choice and the need for me to choose the “one” Honestly, the Cort has exceeded my expectations and she attracts many envious glances when were out and about doing our thing together. I can’t thank Richards Guitars enough. What an experience 👌🏼Elizabeth P.

Well I have been a guitarist for 51 years and I am 61 and I have always heard Cort makes some of the best quality guitars at every price range! It is all so true folks! I have bought 3 other acoustic guitars in the past month as well! I bought this Cort dreadnought at the Lansing Michigan guitar center a few days ago! I I was going to buy a more expensive acoustic so I thought but after playing the Cost AD 810 OP to my surprise I fell in love with this guitar after a few minutes of playing! I play classical, folk ragtime rock and blues and everything sounded so good! This guitar to me is superb for the money in terms of sound, fit, finish and sound quality! And sounds as if it has a solid spruce top even though it is a spruce laminate! Wow a stunning beauty for the price as well! You can tell Cort is so picky about their quality control and overall quality! What a bargain for real! Sincerely, Dr. Russell RintelmannDr. Russell R

Got $60 bucks off ordering it online. Free shipping 3-5 days, got it in 4 days. Can't believe what I got for the price. Doesn't even need to be set up. Neck is already perfectly adjusted. Nice bright light strings. Excellent tone and sustain. Nice tuning keys. I'm really impressed. Pulled it out of the box, put my Snark to work and Wallah, sweet music to me ears. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GUITAR. WILL NOT FIND ANY OTHER GUIYAR IN THIS PRICE RANGE WITH THIS QUALITY. Been playing 40 years so I ought to know. Kevin W.Kevin

This is a "better than nothing" guitar that will help maintain your callouses but not do much to help your playing beyond that. It's weighted incorrectly, it doesn't stay in tune, it has an awkward playing position etc. etc. It's a great concept, but poorly executed. It's easier to play with a strap. Size-wize, it does not fit inside a carry-on luggage bag, so you'd still have to carry it on your back like a backpack. I haven't attempted to bring it on a flight yet, so we shall see. I got it on-sale for just under two hundred, and I have brought it on short weekend getaway trips several times. I probably spent more time tuning it and re-tuning it than enjoying playing it. Still, like I mentioned, it's better than nothing. And, I am still happy to have bought it- though I wish it were better. I would recommend it only marginally. Pickier players will NOT like it.Detrich

I bought this not so much as a traveler , but as a guitar that was easy to always be within reach. Take to the park, beach and backyard. Maybe muted sports on tv and Traveler Guitar in hand. And B-stock? Really? I looked and looked, found one small spot that may be reason for B stock designation. I have seen new top name guitars with more “issues”. Your quality inspections must be really tough, good for you and me! Thanks.Ted I.

While you wont get a full blown acoustic experience, the build and playable quality is pretty solid enough to warrant not being bored or frustrated with, no sharp edges, no horrible not staying in tune, or sticky frets and excessive buzz. The portability of this is astounding, and works great as a practice guitar for when you cant play a full one is a real plus. You have a full scale neck, and when you plug in, you can really put the guitar to recording or amplification use via modeling or effects. It's shipped with extra light 10s and I think heavier gauges would not be ideal for this. But in contrast the light strings make for a bit of a fast play, electric like in feel and will definitely keep you engaged. The cons are just what you sacrifice to have easy access to a guitar to play on and transport. Not comfortable back bracing, a diving neck (but then it's not heavy really), a metal attachment that digs in a bit. Get a simple strap hook up and your problems are solved. Also as a tip, it's a simple guitar, if you find a blemished one or a sale at a good price it's a stupid good deal, and are you going to really care if something like this is banged up to begin with? Makes for a lot of fun, and a chance to play/practice anywhere.GuitarJunkie