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Cort Electric Guitars / Bass- Top shelf upto 50% off - KX300, X700 duality and more - F/S + No TAX - $369+
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Ploutone.com [ploutone.com] is at it again. Discounting top shelf upto 50%off. CO does seem to be a taxable state .This is my second buy and no Tax in TX.
https://ploutone.com/cdn/shop/files/...g?v=1709060279
Well Dang it .. why am I addicted to scoring deals. I'll create a Wiki on Cort Guitars but in a nutshell they build the higher end stuff for Fender, Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez .. etc. They are the Foxconn of iPhones. This is their top tier stuff. There are cheaper models as well but looks like Brett (info AT ploutone) has been a regular for some of us Guitar Addicts.
Just got the duality from Brett. Addicts please feel free to chime in on this store and deal.
Heck I should become a dealer and buy all my own stock. Imagine the margin the big brands have on they same guitars but branded.
https://ploutone.com/collections/...rance-sale
For players who are more keen on presenting themselves with a gothic, dark presence, this stunning guitar is also equipped with matching colored EMG® RetroActive Super77 humbuckers. The neck boasts a sleek design with 24 frets, a super-flat radius, and a smooth finish on the hard Canadian Maple neck, known for its excellent stability. The fingerboard, made of Pau Ferro wood, features raindrop inlays that enhance the guitar's warm, woody appearance. Overall, it's a smooth-playing instrument with a distinctive aesthetic.
The beloved KX500MS is back with modern updates and a new name, the KX507. This seven-string beast is now equipped with the multi-voiced Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers, enabling the KX507 Multi Scale to explore further into limitless possibilities in the tonal spectrum. The KX507 Multi Scale also features 25.5" – 27" multi-scale frets with the neutral fret now on the 8th position for better playability, a mesmerizing Poplar Burl top on Mahogany body, 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart neck, Macassar Ebony fretboard and an updated volume and tone knob position for easier reach.
This and the 290 are called Fatties and they are amazing for the value they bring to the table. All rounder and NOT FOR SHREDDING 
The new G280 Select is a revamped follow up of the previously popular G280DX, with newly added pearloid pickguard, Rosewood fingerboard, and Voiced Tone VTH-77 hot humbucker and VTS63 single coils to cover a massive range of modern and classic tones. Designed with the best possible playability and sonic qualities in mind, the G280 Select combines fantastic looking materials and top notch hardware to deliver the performance and versatility demanded by modern musicians.
One of the most acclaimed and sought-after guitars that Cort offers, the award-winning G290 FAT receives a handful of upgrades including the long-awaited roasted Maple neck and fretboard, an additional color option, black TUSQ nut and luminlay side dots. The key features that originally made G290 FAT popular remains unchanged however, including articulate and full sounding Voiced Tone VTH77 pickup set paired with a highly versatile custom pickup wiring system, Ergo-V neck and compound fretboard radius for enhanced playability, and superb build quality. G290 FAT II is the result of Cort's dedication to making a great guitar even greater.
The KX500EBK is a guitar for modern players who seek top-tier aesthetics, materials, and hardware in a guitar that can cover multiple genres, from djent metal to modern to prog rock. The sandblasted Ash Burl top looks stunning and is also quite a rare spec, especially among guitars within this price range. Equipped w/ Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers wired to a push/pull tone and volume, the KX500 offers a diverse range of sounds to cover all of your favorite genres. A beautiful 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart neck offers timeless aesthetics and excellent stability.
Jewel in their crown. Many of us addicts have this one and its a nutty instrument as it belongs on Stage but is owned mostly by the bedroom pentatonic scalers.
For guitarists who want the biggest bang for their buck, and a pro-level instrument that won't break the bank, the Duality X700 is one of the best options on the market. Top tier specs like Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbuckers, locking tuners, 3-piece Maple and Panga Panga neck, 5-way switching, and a 15.75" radius Ebony fretboard makes this versatile superstrat a popular choice among professional and bedroom guitarists alike.
No comments on these.Not a bassist but these look fantastic
A great bass has just the right blend of timeless design and modernized features. The GB Modern bass is developed for the J-Bass enthusiasts with a surprisingly lightweight design for greater comfort and enhanced playability while reducing fatigue. Also featured are top tier visual and spec enhancements such as roasted Maple neck and fretboard, Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners and Babicz® FCH4 Bridge to reduce the weight even further, and an ultimate tone combination of Nordstrand® Big Single Pickup Set paired with MarkBass® MB Instrument Pre preamp system.
https://ploutone.com/cdn/shop/files/...g?v=1709060279
Well Dang it .. why am I addicted to scoring deals. I'll create a Wiki on Cort Guitars but in a nutshell they build the higher end stuff for Fender, Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez .. etc. They are the Foxconn of iPhones. This is their top tier stuff. There are cheaper models as well but looks like Brett (info AT ploutone) has been a regular for some of us Guitar Addicts.
Just got the duality from Brett. Addicts please feel free to chime in on this store and deal.
Heck I should become a dealer and buy all my own stock. Imagine the margin the big brands have on they same guitars but branded.
https://ploutone.com/collections/...rance-sale
The new G280 Select is a revamped follow up of the previously popular G280DX, with newly added pearloid pickguard, Rosewood fingerboard, and Voiced Tone VTH-77 hot humbucker and VTS63 single coils to cover a massive range of modern and classic tones. Designed with the best possible playability and sonic qualities in mind, the G280 Select combines fantastic looking materials and top notch hardware to deliver the performance and versatility demanded by modern musicians.Jewel in their crown. Many of us addicts have this one and its a nutty instrument as it belongs on Stage but is owned mostly by the bedroom pentatonic scalers.
No comments on these.Not a bassist but these look fantastic
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So for the folks that don't know about Cort .. I'll cut to the chase .. All big brands for the most part get their higher end imports - Like Jackson, Charvel Pros from Korea - Cort is the company that makes them. They used to make em all but now they only make the highest import lines for these brands. This idea was created in Japan by the Fuji Gen Factory which now makes the Ibanez Prestiges - The Fender Japan Custom Shop and some other lines and Jackson PRO MIJ and on and on.
Both these businesses got the idea that why let the middleman make money when we could give better quality to the end customer. It's a stupid trap because in the end they become just like their customers but in that honeymoon period when they are changing the world they make their best products. Happened with FujiGen in the 70s and 80s. Cort is having that moment right now so get one and hold on to it.
BTW brett shows around here from time to time. Username: ploutone
. Bug him since he has made the mistake of being on here
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Both these businesses got the idea that why let the middleman make money when we could give better quality to the end customer. It's a stupid trap because in the end they become just like their customers but in that honeymoon period when they are changing the world they make their best products. Happened with FujiGen in the 70s and 80s. Cort is having that moment right now so get one and hold on to it.
BTW brett shows around here from time to time. Username: ploutone
. Bug him since he has made the mistake of being on here
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There is definitely fit/finish diff that I can tell between the 280 and 290. I just couldn't get the 290 and 300 to sound or feel different. Not for the lack of trying.
BTW if anyone is in the market for the Jackson Pro ASH or Charvel ole Yella get the kx300. I have tons of fluences and they aren't a generation ahead of the EMGs in the KX.
I think they are reserving that model just so some artist can attach themselves to it. All this is conjecture, be warned
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Cort Guitars KX Series 6 String Fishman Fluence Ash Burl Electric Guitar, Etched Black https://www.walmart.com/ip/707847239
There are a few others that are the same price. May be easier to return if you don't like it as I assume you can just take it back to the store for a refund instead of printing labels and finding a return center.
Cort Guitars KX Series 6 String Fishman Fluence Ash Burl Electric Guitar, Etched Black https://www.walmart.com/ip/707847239
There are a few others that are the same price. May be easier to return if you don't like it as I assume you can just take it back to the store for a refund instead of printing labels and finding a return center.
Idk but buying a guitar from Walmart sounds wrong lol. Good deal though.
Care to explain?
How is a USA Fender or Jackson Custom Shop coming from a company in Korea?
How is a Ibanez Prestige made by Cort?
Genuinely interested and would like some actual evidence of this. Thanks.
Many high end Jackson, Ibanez, Fender, don't even come out of Korea, so how are they building it there?
Care to explain?
How is a USA Fender or Jackson Custom Shop coming from a company in Korea?
How is a Ibanez Prestige made by Cort?
Genuinely interested and would like some actual evidence of this. Thanks.
Hot air:
"USA" fenders are mostly assembled in the states. That's it. Multiple people in or associated with the industry have relayed on YouTube that it's not a one-stop shop. Is that accurate? I don't know. Does it matter if the build and quality control is done there? That's up to you.
Ibanez guitars are made in any number of countries. To my knowledge, none are made in the US. I think Prestiges are made in Japan via the great FujiGen. They do make other models in South Korea, China, Indonesia, and perhaps other countries. Usually, for any guitar, the first digit of the serial number is a letter. This letter often indicates the factory. For example, with Ibanez, C = Cort, S = Samrick and F = FujiGen.
It's my understanding that the Jackson and Charvel custom shops share the same space in California. However, "higher end stuff" definitely isn't solely the realm of custom shops and some shops import components in various states of completion.
Factories. For example, IYV (Vietnam) is a factory that makes Harley Bentons and other brands, but decided to release their own line. Chinese and Indonesian factories make many high level expensive guitars and components. Companies use them and then do their own quality control and sometimes provide the components (which are often from somewhere else). Outsourcing.
There are places that do it all. The only one that comes to mind without looking it up is Kiesel Guitars (and you pay for it). Phillip McKnight recently posted a nice factory tour.
Hope you found some of this interesting.