I guess on the basis that it is made by cort, I can't really say anything to the guy. He's overcharged me, but I paid it, so it's my mistake I guess! Still, it is a nice guitar indeed, I'm just going to have to put up with having paid so much, maybe next time I'll invest that money into some guitar books!
Thanks again, Jon, Steve, massive help!
Statistics: Posted by steevilweevil — Sun May 31, 2009 11:19 am
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These neckthrough Corts appear in a variety of different shapes, from the "Cort 45" travel guitar right up to a very opulent-looking 6/12 doubleneck, which must weigh a ton. All of them have the same neckthrough construction, and triple-dot brass inlays on the fretboard. Inside you'll find Korean-made "dp" logo full-size pots & wiring.
I'd say your guitar is the most common style - in fact I briefly owned the bass version, and it was a nicely-made & great-sounding bass - unfortunately mine had a twisted neck, otherwise it would have been a keeper. I'd certainly buy another if one came up at a realistic price.
There is loads of info about these on the - just search "Cort". The reason for this is that the styling & neckthrough construction leads many people to assume they were built by Mat - and indeed to try & pass them off as something they are not. I've seen a Flying V styled example sell on Ebay for rather more than you paid for yours - the seller was claiming it was a hand-made Jaydee V from the 80s. Disgraceful.
You did pay over the odds - but these are very nice guitars & do represent the Korean guitar industry starting to hit its stride with original(ish) designs, good quality hardware & a pretty high standard of manufacture.
Jon.
Statistics: Posted by Bassassin — Sun May 31, 2009 10:22 am
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Actually, looking twice now, I see that the body is slightly off along with the headstock.
http://www.matsumoku.org/models/vantage/vs/vs.html
Statistics: Posted by stevethebassist — Thu May 28, 2009 4:33 pm
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The guy, on the other hand, looks to be FAR from a junk guitar... neck-thru-body construction (NEVER seen that on a Kay-branded import), decent-looking hardware... hell you might want to pull those pups and see if they're actually Zebras.
Statistics: Posted by Michael Ambrose — Thu May 28, 2009 8:41 am
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If anyone can identify it I would be truly truly grateful. So far I've found out that it is a Kay guitar, and was made in the 80s or so.
Thanks in advance!
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