Cort CR250 Electric Guitar
Series: Classic Rock
Body Shape: Single-Cutaway
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Available in Antique Amber, Dark Blue Burst, Vintage Burst and Trans Black
Overview
The Cort CR250 is a vintage-inspired electric guitar that combines classic single-cutaway styling with rich humbucker tones and traditional construction. Part of Cort's Classic Rock Series, it is designed for players seeking the feel and sound of golden-era electric guitars, making it an excellent choice for blues, classic rock, hard rock and a wide range of other styles.
Featuring a mahogany body with a flamed maple top, the CR250 delivers a warm tonal foundation with a distinctive figured appearance. Its set-neck construction, mahogany neck and jatoba fingerboard complement the traditional design, while the 24.75-inch scale length provides a familiar feel for comfortable chord work and expressive string bends.
Two Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers, inspired by classic PAF-style pickups, provide warm, full-bodied tones with plenty of character. Combined with independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, a Tune-O-Matic bridge and vintage-style tuning machines, the CR250 offers classic looks and versatile performance.
Key Features
Playability and Comfort
The CR250 features a mahogany neck with a comfortable playing feel, paired with a jatoba fingerboard and a 12-inch radius. Its 22 frets provide plenty of room for chords, riffs and lead playing, while the 24.75-inch scale length offers a slightly shorter feel than a traditional 25.5-inch electric guitar, making string bends comfortable for many players.
The set-neck construction provides a traditional playing experience, while the single-cutaway body allows access to the upper frets for lead work and expressive playing.
Tonewoods and Construction
The mahogany body provides a warm, full-bodied tonal foundation with a rich midrange, while the flamed maple top adds visual depth and a distinctive figured grain. The set-neck construction complements the guitar's traditional design, supporting resonance and sustain.
A mahogany neck and jatoba fingerboard complete the construction, with rectangular white pearl inlays providing a classic visual detail. Cream binding around the body adds definition and reinforces the CR250's vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Electronics
The CR250 is equipped with two Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 humbuckers, featuring Alnico II magnets and custom-gauge coils. Inspired by classic PAF-style pickups, they deliver warm, rounded tones with a full midrange and expressive response.
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Neck Humbucker: Produces warm, smooth tones suited to blues, melodic lead playing and rich clean sounds.
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Bridge Humbucker: Delivers a punchier, more focused sound for rock riffs and articulate lead lines.
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Three-Way Pickup Selector: Switches between the neck pickup, bridge pickup or both pickups together.
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Independent Volume Controls: Allow separate adjustment of each pickup's output.
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Independent Tone Controls: Provide individual tonal shaping for the neck and bridge pickups.
Hardware and Setup
The CR250 features a Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with a stop tailpiece, providing a secure string anchor and supporting reliable tuning and intonation. Vintage-style tuning machines complement the traditional design while providing practical tuning adjustment.
A Graph Tech NuBone nut supports consistent string vibration, while nickel hardware completes the classic aesthetic. The guitar comes fitted with D'Addario EXL110 strings.
Design Details
The Cort CR250's single-cutaway silhouette, flamed maple top and cream binding create a timeless appearance inspired by classic rock guitars. Rectangular white pearl fingerboard inlays and nickel hardware add traditional detailing, while the choice of finishes allows players to select a look that suits their style.
Specifications
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Category
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Detail
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Model
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Cort CR250
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Series
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Classic Rock
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Body Shape
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Single-Cutaway
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Body Material
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Mahogany
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Top Material
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Flamed Maple
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Body Finish
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Gloss
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Construction
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Set-Neck
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Neck Material
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Mahogany
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Fingerboard Material
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Jatoba
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Fingerboard Radius
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12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets
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22
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Inlays
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Rectangular White Pearl
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Binding
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Aged White
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Nut Material
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Graph Tech NuBone
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Nut Width
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42 mm
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Scale Length
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24.75" (628 mm)
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Pickup Configuration
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HH
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Neck Pickup
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Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 Humbucker
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Bridge Pickup
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Cort Voiced Tone VTH-59 Humbucker
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Pickup Magnets
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Alnico II
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Controls
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2 Volume, 2 Tone
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Pickup Selector
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Three-Way Switch
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Bridge
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Tune-O-Matic with Stop Tailpiece
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Tuning Machines
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Vintage-Style
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Hardware
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Nickel
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Strings
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D'Addario EXL110 (.010–.046)
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Available Finishes
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Antique Amber, Dark Blue Burst, Vintage Burst, Trans Black
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Orientation
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Right-Handed
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Why Choose This Guitar?
The Cort CR250 is ideal for players who want:
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Classic single-cutaway styling with a flamed maple top and cream binding.
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Warm, vintage-inspired humbucker tones for blues, classic rock and hard rock.
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A mahogany body and set-neck construction for a traditional playing experience.
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Independent volume and tone controls for flexible pickup adjustment.
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A Tune-O-Matic bridge, vintage-style tuners and Graph Tech NuBone nut for dependa