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Cort CR270 Black

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Description

The Cort CR270 Black is a single-cut electric guitar that blends classic looks with modern playability, aimed at players who want the warmth of a Les Paul style instrument without the premium price. Finished in black with contrasting gold hardware and multi-binding on the body and headstock, it presents a refined, stage-ready aesthetic. With a set-neck mahogany construction and Cort’s Voiced Tone humbuckers, the CR270 suits club players, gigging beginners stepping up from entry-level instruments, and intermediate hobbyists seeking a reliable, expressive single-cut option for rock, blues and fusion styles.

Built to offer a step up in tone and feel, the CR270 pairs a mahogany body and mahogany set neck with a Mycarta fingerboard and a 12-inch radius for smooth chording and bending. The neck has a comfortable C profile and a 24.75-inch scale, promoting familiar feel and lower string tension. Hardware includes a Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece for solid intonation and sustain, Graph Tech TUSQ nut for stable tuning and a pair of Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers that deliver a full, articulate voice across clean and overdriven settings.

Its specification and build make the CR270 well suited to UK tuition, school ensembles and regular practice. The playability and familiar control layout of two volumes, two tones and a three-way selector make it straightforward for students and teachers to dial tones quickly. Robust hardware and dependable tuning machines cut down setup time, while the quality voicing of the pickups offers usable tones for lessons and small gigs. Overall it represents strong value for players seeking classic single-cut character with modern refinements.

Features

Set-neck mahogany construction

The CR270 uses a set-neck mahogany body and mahogany neck to enhance sustain and provide the warm midrange typically associated with classic single-cut guitars.

Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers

A matched pair of Cort VTH-59 humbuckers delivers a full, open tone with clarity for both clean passages and driven amp settings, making it versatile for rock, blues and beyond.

Playability-focused neck

The C-shaped mahogany neck with a 12-inch fingerboard radius and 24.75-inch scale offers comfortable fretting, easy string bending and a familiar feel for players advancing from student instruments.

Reliable hardware and appointments

Equipped with a Tune-O-Matic bridge, stop tailpiece, Graph Tech TUSQ nut and vintage-style tuners, the guitar combines stable tuning and solid intonation with a premium visual finish in gold hardware.

Specifications

Body material Mahogany
Neck material Mahogany
Fingerboard Mycarta
Scale length 24.75″ (628 mm)
Number of frets 22, medium jumbo
Nut material Graph Tech TUSQ
Bridge Tune-O-Matic with stop tailpiece
Pickups Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbucker set
Finish / colour Black with gold hardware
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