Cort Grand Regal GA1E Open Pore

Cort GA1E Grand Regal Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Series: Grand Regal Series
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Open Pore Natural / Open Pore Sunburst

Overview

The Cort GA1E is a versatile electro-acoustic guitar from the Grand Regal Series, designed to deliver a full, balanced acoustic sound with comfortable playability and convenient amplified performance. Its Grand Auditorium body offers a practical middle ground between a large dreadnought and a more compact concert guitar, making it well suited to strumming, flatpicking, fingerstyle playing and accompanying vocals.

A solid spruce top provides clear articulation, brightness and dynamic response, while the mahogany back and sides contribute warmth and a rich midrange. Hand-scalloped X-bracing helps the soundboard resonate freely, supporting natural projection and sustain across a range of playing styles.

The mahogany neck features a Modern V-shaped profile, paired with an ovangkol fingerboard for a comfortable playing experience. Its 45mm nut width provides additional string spacing that many fingerstyle players appreciate, while the Venetian cutaway allows easier access to the higher frets.

For amplified performance, the GA1E features Cort's CE304T preamp system, with a three-band EQ and built-in LED tuner. These practical controls make it easy to shape your amplified sound and tune up before playing live. Available in Open Pore Natural and Open Pore Sunburst finishes, the GA1E is a dependable choice for everyday practice, rehearsals and performances.

Key Features

Playability and Comfort

Grand Auditorium body with Venetian cutaway for comfort and upper-fret access
25.5" (648mm) scale length for a familiar acoustic playing feel
45mm (1¾") nut width for comfortable chord shapes and fingerstyle playing
Modern V-shaped mahogany neck profile
Ovangkol fingerboard with 20 frets
15.75" (400mm) fingerboard radius

Tonewoods and Construction

Top: Solid spruce for clear articulation, brightness and dynamic response
Back and Sides: Mahogany for warmth, depth and a rich midrange
Bracing: Hand-scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and projection
Neck: Mahogany for stability and comfortable playability
Fingerboard: Ovangkol for a smooth playing surface
Bridge: Ovangkol for effective string transfer

Electronics

Cort CE304T preamp system for amplified performance
Three-band EQ for shaping bass, middle and treble frequencies
Built-in LED tuner for convenient tuning
Integrated pickup system for connecting to an acoustic amplifier or PA
Suitable for rehearsals, live performance and everyday playing

Hardware and Setup

Die-cast tuning machines for reliable tuning stability
PPS nut and saddle for consistent string response
D'Addario EXP16 light strings for balanced tone and comfortable playability
Dual-action truss rod for neck adjustment
Dovetail neck joint for a secure neck-to-body connection

Design Details

Available in Open Pore Natural and Open Pore Sunburst
Aged-white body binding for a classic appearance
Multi-colour soundhole rosette
White dot fingerboard inlays
Tortoiseshell-style pickguard
Sonically Enhanced UV finish

Specifications

Why Choose This Guitar?

The Cort GA1E is ideal for players who want:

A versatile Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic for strumming and fingerstyle
A solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides for balanced, warm tone
Hand-scalloped X-bracing for natural resonance and projection
Built-in CE304T electronics with three-band EQ and an LED tuner
A comfortable cutaway design with a choice of natural or sunburst finishes

Decades of Musical Expertise

Established in 1936, Matchetts Music has spent nearly a century supporting musicians across the UK and Ireland. We are a team of passionate players and specialists who curate our inventory to ensure every instrument and accessory meets the highest standards for quality and performance.

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