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At A Glance

Construction
Dovetail neck joint
Cutaway
Venetian Cutaway
Body
SFX Slim Body Depth
Nut Width
43mm (1 11/16")
Top
Solid Spruce Top
Back & Sides
African Mahogany (Okoume)
Neck
Modern "V" Shape Mahogany (Palaquium) Neck
Binding
Black binding w/ White pearl purfling
Fretboard
Ovangkol Frets
Frets
20 Frets
Scale
643mm (25.3")
Inlay
Dot inlay
Rosette
Acryl Pearl Top Purfling & Rosette
Bridge
Ovangkol
Pickups
Ceramic Pickup
Electronics
Cort CE304T
Strings
D'Addario EXP16 Strings
Bracing
Advanced Scalloped X-Bracing
Finish
Natural Satin
Description

Cort built the SFX-E-NS as part of its SFX Series, positioning it as the brand's interpretation of the modern acoustic-electric. The model featured a slim body depth with a Venetian cutaway and an arched back, designed to improve resonance while keeping the instrument comfortable for players who favour a shallower profile. The SFX-E-NS sat as an accessible entry point into the series with a solid spruce top over African Mahogany (Okoume) back and sides.

The neck was shaped to a Modern "V" profile in Mahogany (Palaquium) and joined the body via a dovetail joint, with a 643mm (25.3") scale length and a 43mm nut width. The Ovangkol fretboard and bridge carried 20 frets with dot inlays, and the instrument shipped strung with D'Addario EXP16 strings. Under the solid spruce top, Advanced Scalloped X-Bracing handled the structural and tonal work. Electronics consisted of a ceramic pickup routed through a Cort CE304T preamp system. Aesthetic detailing included black binding with white pearl purfling, and an acryl pearl top purfling and rosette. The NS designation indicates a Natural Satin finish.

Owners requiring setup adjustments, fret work, or compatible replacement parts — including saddle, nut, or electronics components — should consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier familiar with acoustic-electric instruments.

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