If you are looking for a perfect allrounder on a sensible intermediate budget, this will take some beating, this higher end "essence" model keeps the solid spruce top, but this has gone through an aging process on this model, you also get a flamed back and sides and that fabulous Fishman Sonitone pickup system for amazing recording or live performance.
The grand auditorium body produces a good low end making this a fabulous stand alone acoustic as well.
Here is the official spec -
The Cort Essence GA4 Special (ES-GA4 Special) is an upgraded Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic guitar featuring a solid torrefied Adirondack spruce top, flamed blackwood back and sides, advanced scalloped X-bracing, a comfortable C-shape mahogany neck, and a Fishman pickup system, retailing for around £399.
Body and Construction
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
Top Material: Solid torrefied Adirondack Spruce (Aged to Vintage process) with torrefied bracing
Back & Sides: Flamed Blackwood
Bracing: Advanced Scalloped X-Bracing
Finish: Semi-gloss with herringbone purfling and rosette
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: C-shape profile
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Frets: 20
Nut & Saddle: Real Bone Electronics and Hardware
Electronics: Fishman® Sonitone / VT pickup system
Binding & Rosette: Herringbone style inlay
Bridge: Rosewood
