The feature of Cort's Gold series is the Aged to Vintage (ATV) treatment that allows the Grade A+ solid Sitka spruce top to mature more beautifully over time. ATV acts as a torrefaction process, giving the Gold-A8 a large, more open sound that is clear, but of course with a strong and warm midrange that is enhanced by the solid Pau Ferro back and sides. A sonically enhanced UV finish protects both the instrument and the tonal quality and is now available in this new Light Burst color option alongside Natural Gloss. Thanks to Fishman's sophisticated modern design and innovative technical technology, the Fishman Flex Blend System offers a wide range of controls on your sound, along with a built-in tuner.
- Construction: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
- Neck fastener: Glued, double lock neck joint
- Top: Sitkaspar, solid – torpedoed
- Bottom sheet: Pau ferro, solid
- Sides: Pau ferrous, solid
- Vocal lat construction: Advanced scalloped X-bracing – torpedoed
- Neck: Mahogany
- Key: Makassar ebony (Diospyros celebica)
- Keyinlays: Abalone dots
- Top comb: Leg
- Comb width: 45mm
- Scale length: 643mm
- Frets: 20
- Binding: Plastic, black and white
- Sound hole inlay: Abalone
- Mechanics: Deluxe Vintage, gold-plated
- Bridge: Makassar ebony and pins (Diospyros celebica)
- Electronics: Fishman Flex Blend System
- Strings & thickness: D'Addario USA EXP16 Light (012~053)
- Suitcase/gigbag: Deluxe gigbag
- Color: LB – Light Burst
- Finish: Beautifully resonant UV varnish
- Details: Massive construction, torpedoed top