KILLER GUITAR... KILLER PRICE! Unboxing the Cort Gold A6 Acoustic Electric Guitar

Odds are, even if you haven't played a Cort brand guitar, you've probably played a guitar that was built by Cort. They make a lot of the Korean and Chinese-made guitars that other major guitar brands release, and are actually one of the largest guitar manufacturers in the world. While they're generally known know for making guitars that are affordable, their quality is incredible for the price points their guitars sell at. In this video, I unbox the new "Gold A6" guitar model from Cort. It sells for around $800 USD, but the look, sound, and quality feels more like a guitar that sells for twice that. I especially dig the torrified top and bridge inlays.
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

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[@killercurl1]

so you really are just a normal person.........

[@markwathen7600]

Excellent draw meaning one captures others attention

[@AncientApparatus]

I noticed you had on a Zeppelin shirt which I actually saw them in 75' at Madison Square Garden in NYC so I'm old school like real old school Lol. I like your style & would love to see you come out with a video talking about how you got started playing, what was your original or 1st guitar(s), who were your biggest influences, did you start out playing just covers, how you created your style of playing, & with all the guitars & equipment you have, what is your decision making process on which guitar you're going to play & when? I'm sure you can think of other things of interest I left out & again I think it would make for a really great video!

[@RupakLingwal]

1:20 "We've got this gigbag, it is a gigbag, it looks like a gigbag, it is a gigbag" 👏👏👏👏

[@epiry]

I’ve never seen anyone come even close to being this talented it’s more then just the sound it’s the your vibe wow

[@toddalan4251]

Hi from Afghanistan JJ !! Again you continue to amaze us troops over here. Even opening a new guitar it’s like a small concert for us !!! Thank you Sir Your appreciated more than you know !

[@lonapopoki1181]

Hope you're all home safe & soon

[@mortwally3510]

Just want to say to you guys I appreciate what you do thank you very much for your service be safe👍😎🍺🎸🎼🇺🇸

[@vandermaas76]

Thanks for your service brother.... stay safe 👊🏻

[@billyasher5074]

Thanks for your service 🙏🇺🇸

[@DL-cb8bh]

What are you doing over there?

[@Acousticeg]

I am always impressed and inspired every time you pick up a guitar and play. I've never been a Cort fan. But I swear Justin you could sell matches to the Devil. I've been looking for and acoustic to replace my old Washburn that I'm handing down to my daughter. I'm assuming Cort contacted you to demo this guitar. Smartest thing they could have done to show off this acoustic. You even have me second thinking myself about buying Cort. But like others have said, it's actually very hard to judge any guitar when you play it. As we all know even a stick with a rusty string sings like an angel the moment you pick it up and play.

[@SR-fr7fw]

Justin even makes a simple unboxing an event you can't stop watching and listening.

[@charliemcabee4123]

Could just listen to you all day every day. Amazed. Oh yeah, the Cort sounded awsome as well !!

[@woodsmansfinest3814]

No guitar has ever been more Throughly played in a review. So awesome.

[@briansimpson8116]

Cort guitars are very underappreciated, underrated, and not as well known as they should be. They make great basses too.

[@kenz2756]

They actually are well known, just not in the US and some Europeans countries.

[@swapnanilnag3713]

@@kenz2756 yeah !!! In India it is really well known , but not as much as fender , Jackson , Ibanez , Gibson

[@santu3061]

Are you bengali ?

[@davidalbert7318]

I have a cort solid body electric and it is the best guitar I have hands doen

[@alperenz3385]

cort makes guitars and basses for squier, fender acoustic, ibanez, prs SE, and many more.

[@jimmythenoo365]

Wow. That was some piece of playing. Not normally my preferred genre of music but I think I could sit and watch you playing that beautiful guitar all day. Thank you for the review.

[@michaelschnittker7388]

I bought a Cort cutaway acoustic in a Bangkok Thailand department store in 1977, was something over $100 then. Still have it. Deep rich tone, "Made in Korea", replaced the tuners, neck has never needed adjustment, super solid guitar, built like a tank, will not give it up, just too rich and deep, maybe because it's 40 plus years old, don't know. This Gold A6 has me very interested.

[@nataliebluemusic]

I have never heard of Cort Guitars before stumbling upon this video on my homepage and I am shocked!!! This guitar sounds great and for $800, so crazy!!!

[@MosesPlays]

Listening to Justin talks about the guitar makes me realize exactly how much I don't know. These are by far,my favorite type videos in this channel. Thank you Jusin! Big love from Israel!

[@oldguy5381]

I’ll bet Cort sales spike now. Justin can make a stick and bailing string sing. Lol, have a smooth weekend.

[@sidbeaux6456]

Cort actually does really well already with sales.

[@kenz2756]

Cort is already making a ton of money, maybe not in Europe or US, but Corts are everywhere in Asia.

[@leonardomendieta8160]

Bought a 710 couple of months ago. Best guitar I ever had. Well, it's the only guitar I ever had.

[@AlphaBravoDingo]

Actually reserved one just now, I'm really impressed with the build details.

[@josev8376]

Nice to see and hear these masterpieces in design and sound and masterplayer Justin in action. I enjoy it. Greets from Belgium.

[@JimAndDeePatton]

Actually just picked mine up today! Wow, what a guitar. To me this seems like a $2,000 guitar. And I’ve owned some guitars in the past that cost way more than that. The feel of this guitar is wonderful. The edges of the neck and frets are so smooth. Even the binding on the body is rounded a bit like I’ve never seen on another guitar. I’ve only had mine a few hours and it looks like it might become my favorite of all time.

[@antoinobrien7520]

After watching Justin play like a god on that Cort it looks like you're going to have some great times with your new guitar. Enjoy every minute with it, it sounds like a joy to play.

[@gustavovergara646]

I'm considering buying it, any thoughts months after buying it? Xd

[@msiaayamedaisuke]

@@antoinobrien7520 I have a Cort A8 for one year+ and it's definitely a bang for buck

[@deadlypredator3]

How do you get one in the us?

[@bharatbhagwat]

I have one Black *Cort* (without electronic pickup). I bought it in 2013. Resembles exactly to the Martin & Co's Black *CASH* guitar you have. It has beautiful Folk Tone.

[@jannesvanderveen2611]

I have this same guitar. Can confirm. Really really good guitar

[@homonnaizsolt]

yeah, me too. I love mine.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

What's it cost,, liked to know,,,,

[@elanofigueiredo2893]

In your hands, every sounds great. From Brazil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷, my respect, Sir.

[@RandomShites]

Incredible review! Please bring more Cort acoustic guitar models when you can =)

[@theripper9506]

Justin really well spoken, Cort should be very happy with your presentation of the Geetar......

[@IKatchSkams]

One can never have to many guitars. You are so expressive in your delivery. So 😊 thanks for the music and lessons. I could watch unboxing matches all day.... Thank you.

[@timpatterson4188]

The best thing about that guitar is the guy playing it. Amazing job JJ.

[@felipeignaciovivallo2517]

That Stella says: “I want to be a KZbin star too” 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@willkellner5310]

I have a solid wood cort earth bound series from 2010 maybe 2011. Ebony back and side with a western red cedar top. I love it.

[@windrider65]

I bet that's a great sounding guitar.

[@johndelaney2957]

I have a artwood by Ibanez sounds amazing. So does the cort.

[@allanwagner4570]

MR JOHNSON YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE MUSICIAN

[@ajbasson02]

I have to say, I spent 9 days in a COVID19 ward in South Africa. Your music was really a calming drug during a very lonely time. Your sound has a healing touch, respect! Love your music!

[@lonapopoki1181]

Welcome out of the ward

[@windrider65]

I hope you make a full recovery. Take care.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Hey Justin! This is a sweet new acoustic. I love that mother of pearl around the sound hole.

[@TheMarcalan]

Cort should be pleased with your outstanding work out on this guitar!! WELL DONE!

[@thesohamsingersongwriter]

Lovely review Justin!! I've been playing Cort guitars for 8 years now. I own 3 models from Cort. They definitely makes the most value for money guitars, which plays great too. Wish to own this guitar someday. ❤️

[@cyndifoore7743]

I like the sound you got at the 23 minute mark. Beautiful.

[@lizhall746]

I just started learning guitar Justin and you inspire me everyday.

[@spritecrannberry1341]

i got an older cort G model strat it plays amazing the only complaint ive had about it is the tremlo im probably gonna put a floyd rose floating bridge in it

[@jamesyates2331]

Justin , your finger picking is awesome and your knowledge of guitars is educational, with your easy to understand review... thanks 👍. Awesome guitar! And I have say you really know your way around the fretboard... picking notes, running scales ,riff combo's and cords!! 👍. ,8^J...

[@arora_for_life]

Man you can make any guitar sound special. I remember that tin box guitar from Australia which you played. There's magic in your hands. Just love the way you play. Cheers

[@brianrocks7277]

Master of his craft! Insane talent, ability and experience 🎸

[@jimle22]

I have an Ibanez bass and a Washburn EB35 semi-hollow electric in the Gibson 335 style and they were both made in Indonesia at the Cort factory. They are excellent quality, there must be a reason most of the guitars in the world come out of there.

[@snarlador]

It seems like there are a lot of great options out there with good specs and prices. I just wish they would also offer the same guitar without pickups.

[@robertbolding4182]

A roasted top toasted, polyphenolics in the wood leave as a decomposed gas as they do with age because they clog cell structure the open those cells, making the top weigh less and vibrate with greater amplitude.

[@user-zy3gc5hc8w]

Ii just got th a8 wow it's loud and plays beautiful. Traded my mitchell and some other stuff and got her, glad I did no regrets. Put some silk n steel strings on her and wow just wow. Now to name her.

[@ayythatsfacts317]

Had a takamine p3dc-12 for about 2 and a half years and it was amazing but today picked up my first cort and it’s a SFX-E NS and I’m in love with it the build quality, the sound, the looks…

[@drjcwardjr]

Amazing quality and craftsmanship from Cort! The pickup combo system may be similar to how Clapton sets up his Martin on his”unplugged” album ! But, with your playing skills, a one-string shovel might sound great... oh, wait...you have already done that! 😎👍

[@newcreations9328]

Justin, This is without a doubt the BEST demo for this guitar ! I'm getting this or the 8 just haven't decided which one yet.

[@RackNRoLLFarms]

My African grey loves your sound...lol. When I play music she lets me know right away if she likes it or not. I played this Cort review and she's clucking to the beat and bobbing up and down 🤣 Casey gives it 2 thumbs up! If a bird that can mimic any sound appreciates something...it's got to be good!!

[@billythomas1708]

👍🎸🔥🤘 Just listening to you play makes me happy and my troubles go away thanks mate

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

Super talented, super smart. I could drink whisky and listen to you all day long.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I am an admitted Cort "fan-boy". These are great; I own 3 of the Gold series acoustics. 🐰❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️

[@rayohlinger1252]

Just got the Gold D6. The sound is amazing!

[@2011Noud]

Cort also produced the awesome Ibanez AW200 and AW400: A lot of guitar for the bucks! A nice presentation of this guitar and its' possibilities. Especially when the "blend" comes in!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Nice acoustic. But if I were to buy one of these, I would see if I could get it without the built-in Fishman electronics which would lower the price somewhat, then spend only $50 more to purchase the Journey Tek EP001K pickup system and install it myself. I once bought a brand new Cort acoustic back around '03. I didn't have an acoustic at the time & didn't have much money to spend. It was one of their base models, no frills, but it did have a solid spruce top. The construction quality even on the inside was quite impressive for the low price, and it sounded good too, again, for the price. I've respected Cort acoustics ever since.

[@brendamitchell1014]

Justin Johnson you always make any guitar sound beautiful. You Rock!

[@frannelk]

I went down to a local shop for checking some acoustic guitars, the guy was showing me some random brand and I suddenly spotted those golden tuners, a very similar model like the one you played, CJV3 Tab, second hand but in terrific conditions, I said: Maybe for me :-) hahaha... I am almost ready to go forward but someone offered me a vintage Aria 6710 year 1969 in fantastic conditions too... Not sure which one will pick but Corts sounds just excellent. And course this gentleman playing like that is like a free concert, so skilled, congrats Mate, very cool review, amazing channel and fantastic music. Greetings from Spain.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*Whatever instrument you touch turns to gold*

[@stanislavp1739]

I wished they made a bevelled version of this with no pickguard. Actually they did it but it is limited version which costs much more.

[@willpopemusic]

Check out the Grand Regal Bevel Cut series, I think it'll be right up your alley!

[@claudiocruzat7667]

You can remove it dummy.

[@dionysis_]

Claudio Cruzat can you really remove it? Will the finish be ok under? Just got one of this from eBay 😀

[@MaTTheWish]

I own a cort guitar from the late '90s. Held up very well. I still play it a lot.

[@enricofugazzi5206]

Very impressive plugged in sound. Many guitars sound great unplugged, but not so good plugged in. This Cort shine when plugged in.

[@MsDenver2]

Hi always love you videos you are such an amazing player . I’m buying a Cort guitar but don’t know whether to buy the one like your playing or go for the satin cedar , what do you think? I play mostly John Denver music thanks.

[@drzainnas]

I am having really a serious addition to your videos, I can't get enough . You really rock man🤘

[@752brickie]

They are nice guitars for the price ! I had a nylon acoustic electric I gave a kid years ago that wanted to learn to play guitar.

[@lonapopoki1181]

🤘Great demo Killer ending 🌅⭐️ played last 5 mins over & over

[@752brickie]

Wow Justin I wish I knew as much about playing guitar as you have forgotten !!! You are truly one of the very best I have ever heard !!!

[@jeeb4x4]

The moods you create in our living room are magical! Thanks Justin! 💕

[@kaitodesire]

6:48.. Nice Paoletti guitar at the left in the background. I have one too and love it

[@emrearikk]

Lots of love from Turkey 🇹🇷❣️You are amazing 😈🤘🏿

[@nyacoustics8373]

the cheaper corts are the same way. not much bass but the mids and highs are clear and sweet.

[@shannon6708]

She's a beauty! Justin, do you have names for your guitars like B.B. King had 'Lucille"?! Also, Where did you get the brain in the background with the lightening receptors?! I'm also digging the Spanish vibe at the end.lol! Flamenco!

[@wildwillie7792]

Man Justin I just have to say I can listen to you play ALL day, that is a beautiful guitar and she sounds great, I also have a couple of Corts in my collection and they aim to please, and thanks to you I will be adding this one to my collection as well.

[@alejandromaldonado4396]

In 2015 i bought a Cort NDX 50 and first I was looking for a Taylor but due taxes in my country it was way too expensive so I choose the Cort and it was just amazing, great sound, amazing finishes. It would be cool if you could made a review about this guitar since I haven’t find one.

[@sebastienledroit4592]

I got a Cort acoustic guitar which is absolutely great too

[@anubhavkeshri404]

You can make any guitar sound like a beast ! Lovely playing man So so good ♥️

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Thank you Justin and Nikki, great video, cool guitar🎶🔥

[@lindenrosam4781]

Ah that was super, lovely playing, I could listen to you all day - but then I’d never learn to play my own lol. Thanks x

[@siriogavazzeni4375]

I have a cort grand op and took it in to the shop for new strings and the shop owner said he had a £1500 martin and my cort plays and sounds just as good as a beginner guitarist I was well chuffed lol I'm going to look for this one just now your playing skills are amazing buddy :)

[@robinemery]

Sounds great, but then every 🎸you play sounds great💜

[@brocluno01]

Nice review. Good to see Cort coming out from behind the curtain. They've been building name brand instruments for a long time for others. Glad they are out with their own stuff :-) If you could dig that much spank out of your slide pickin with a low action, that neck has to be dead on !! Don't know any other way to get there ... Fishman did a good job with that piezo. It does not sound harsh, much like the mic. That is good in case you have to go piezo on stage. All around it seems like a nice guitar :-)

[@mikefetterman6782]

I never saw Cort acoustic, I know Matt Murphy from the Blues brothers played an electric, but never saw this. Big headstock anchors that sound, thickens it, The pickups are cool too.

[@Sergio.K]

Cort guitars are really good for the Money.

[@mikebachert8171]

How can I call myself a guitarist after watching J.J. thank you bro, peace

[@robinemery]

Good morning JJ, you light up when you open a new guitar💜

[@dionysis_]

I bought this after watching this video (ad). It is a very good guitar and still have it. Does lack character I have to admit, a bit too clean and tame for my style of blues.

[@thomaswopelka4682]

Hi Justin or anybody else here. I'm really interested in the Cort A6 series. Does the Cort A6 with mahongany back or the one with bocote back sound better in your opinion. What are the differences in the sound? Unfortunately Inhave no local store where I could compare them and there is no video that compares these two. I am interested in opinions on that.

[@jayrichardson5811]

Cort builds exceptional quality guitars whether its theirs or for other brands incredible quality and craftsmanship

[@toneman335]

It has the typical under saddle pickup "quaky" sound.

[@tommyoliver7399]

If they ever remake Crossroads, this is Jack Butler.

[@reverenddave1893]

Nope I say keep Steve vai as Jack Butler, we are looking at the new Eugene "lightnin" Martone!!!

[@Barchenhund]

Justin come on. You play songs on a dang shovel that sounds great. I would love to hear you, Beth Hart and you pick the harmonica player do a acoustic album. Hey it’s just an old mans wish. Yeah,Yeah I know what Billy Bob Thornton said about wishing in Bad Santa.

[@reverenddave1893]

Yea Beth heart can wail

[@bkmeahan]

yeah. add Indiara Sfair on Harmonica and it would be sick.

[@neilkorsgaard]

I was just about to type a similar comment. Sure that guitar sounds great but we're watching a dude who can make a shovel sing! 😂

[@alanreynolds5430]

Just made my first cigar box - Terrible - going to try one with biscuit tin and Maple fretboard.I am sure Mr Johnson could make these sound good.Thanks Mr Johnson!

[@domagojoinky8262]

I have bought myself one Cort A6 gold. I can call it poor man s Taylor because it has that bright modern sound and comfy grand auditorium shape. For 770 euro, there is hardly anything that can beat this guitar.

[@ShanJhangChamlingRai]

Whenever he brings new guitar wooow that's my favourite

[@shah_danial]

After tried them, this Cort Gold A6 All Solid is much better specs and sound than Faith Naked Venus FKV All Solid. They're in same league price.

[@westonknight7474]

Wonderful work Justin. As usual, I love the way you play sir. Be well.

[@brucegrimes29]

I noticed you playing another brand that makes a lot of guitars for other companies, Samick! I own 2 if them one is an older high end acoustic/electric, and an electric LP Jr style. Both are fine instruments! Also owned a Squier made by Cort as well. If ya can play ya don't need a name brand.

[@sakurarayne]

$600 guitar. Looks beautiful

[@roygumpel8415]

$799

[@Jaden48108]

That's quite a workout you gave the Cort guitar. I give the guitar a B+ for playability . . . not quite a Taylor or Martin. Gets an A- on looks. I'm giving you an A for playing lights out.

[@seagal58]

Omg I have a Cort J....a real cheapie but a goodie......great starter guitar for a newbie guitarist......my friend who plays classical loves to play it when he visits.....reckons it has a great sound....woohoo

[@richforestall1459]

I wish Orangewood Guitars would send you a Torrified Echo live to review. I have one and love it I play it daily and my Martin D21 sits in the case. Maybe they are made by Cort.

[@rahulytmusic6260]

Hey man can you review the cort gold D8 please. Or a comparison of D6 and D8

[@kingrobert1st]

Take care opening the box, Justin...there's a KILLER guitar inside!

[@mns8732]

Cort guitars are Inna class of their own.

[@startechcode]

Justin" you are new to my ears, love your style to make a great guitar sound to its maximon capability thanks for your guitar performance you rock!

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

I own a 12 string and a all solid 6 string dreadnought by Cort, great guitars and a Parkwood OM all solid 6 string wich is the luthier brand by Cort, these three are my main guitars, mayby I go look for a Martin D 18 in the future but I'm not sure what wil win if I play them next to each other, I'm ready to be surpriced.