Cort CR270 Black Electric guitar

Cort CR270 Black — A Modern Single-Cut With Classic Soul

The Cort CR270 Black is a single-cut electric guitar that takes the timeless appeal of the Les Paul silhouette and reworks it where it matters most. A set-neck mahogany body and mahogany neck form the tonal core, while a flatter 305 mm fingerboard radius and a refined C-shape profile reduce playing fatigue across long sessions. The polished black finish is paired with gold hardware and multi-ply body and headstock binding for understated stage presence. Cort's Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers with gold covers deliver a tone that is full yet open, ready for anything from clean rhythm work to saturated lead lines.

What Sets the CR270 Apart

The Micarta fingerboard is a rare choice in this price tier and provides a smooth, consistent feel in any climate — unlike traditional rosewood or ebony, it does not shift with humidity. The set-neck joint keeps the body and neck working as one, allowing notes to bloom and chords to breathe with an open, responsive character. Gold-plated hardware, a Graph Tech TUSQ nut, and sealed vintage-style tuners round out a specification list normally found on instruments costing considerably more.

Body Construction & Tonewoods

A solid mahogany body gives the CR270 its warm, woody core and contributes to the sustain that single-cut players expect. The set-neck construction creates a rigid mechanical connection between body and neck, transferring string energy more efficiently than a bolt-on joint and giving the instrument a more unified response. Multi-ply body binding and matching headstock binding add a touch of classic elegance without overstating the look.

• Body Material: Mahogany — warm, resonant core with strong midrange character
• Construction: Set-Neck — rigid neck-to-body coupling for improved sustain and resonance
• Finish: Polished Black with multi-ply body and headstock binding

Neck Profile & Fingerboard Feel

The mahogany neck uses a C-shape profile with measured thicknesses of 21.0 mm at the first fret and 23.0 mm at the twelfth, giving a familiar feel that is neither too thin nor too chunky. A 305 mm fingerboard radius flattens out the playing surface for easier bending and lower action, while 22 medium-jumbo frets (2.7 × 1.1 mm nickel-silver) give a modern attack under the fingers. The Micarta fingerboard is the standout detail — a phenolic composite that feels smooth and stays stable across humidity changes.

• Scale Length: 628 mm — classic single-cut string tension and feel
• Fingerboard Material: Micarta — smooth, climate-stable playing surface
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm — flatter board for easier bending and lead playing
• Nut Width: 43 mm — comfortable for both rhythm chording and lead work

Pickups, Electronics & Hardware

The HH pickup configuration pairs two Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers with gold covers, voiced for a tone that is full yet open and adaptable across genres. The control layout is the traditional 2-volume, 2-tone, 3-way switch, giving independent volume and tone shaping for each pickup. A Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece anchors the strings, while sealed vintage-style tuners and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut keep tuning stable through long sets and bending-heavy passages.

• Pickups: Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers with gold covers (HH)
• Electronics: 2-Volume, 2-Tone, 3-Way Switch
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stop Tailpiece
• Hardware: Gold-plated, with Graph Tech TUSQ nut and sealed vintage-style tuners

Who Should Play the Cort CR270 Black

The Cort CR270 Black is the right choice for guitarists who want the look, feel, and tonal character of a classic single-cut without paying flagship prices. Blues, classic rock, hard rock, and modern gain players will all find usable tones from the VTH-59 humbucker set, while the flatter fingerboard radius and medium-jumbo frets reward lead players who bend and solo across the neck. Intermediate players moving up from a bolt-on guitar will appreciate the set-neck sustain and the forgiving C-shape neck, while experienced single-cut players will recognise the specification list as one normally reserved for much more expensive instruments.

Cort — Over 50 Years of Guitar Craftsmanship

For over 50 years, Cort has been crafting instruments that inspire players, and the company is recognised as one of the largest producers of guitars in the world. The CR series — known as Classic Rock — distils decades of single-cut heritage into accessible instruments with thoughtful modern upgrades. The CR270 sits in the upper tier of that line, pairing traditional mahogany construction with contemporary playability refinements and dependable components for working musicians.