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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
Spruce Top
Back & Sides
African Mahogany (Okoume)
Neck
Mahogany (Palaquium)
Binding
Ivory Binding
Fretboard
Merbau Frets
Frets
20 Frets
Scale
643mm (25.3")
Inlay
Dot Inlay
Bridge
Merbau
Pickups
Ceramic Pickup
Electronics
Cort CE304T Preamp
Strings
Coated Strings
Bracing
Advanced X-Bracing
Finish
Open Pore
Neck Profile
V-Contour
Description

Cort built the SFX-ME-OP as part of its SFX Series, positioning it as an acoustic-electric designed for both stage and studio use. The SFX Slim Body Depth format and Venetian cutaway gave players access to the upper register while keeping the instrument comfortable for extended use. The Open Pore finish, indicated in the product name, left the wood surface uncoated for a more natural feel.

The guitar was constructed with a spruce top braced with Advanced X-Bracing, paired with African Mahogany (Okoume) back and sides and joined to a Mahogany (Palaquium) neck via a dovetail neck joint. The neck carries a 43mm nut width and runs a 643mm (25.3") scale to a Merbau fretboard with 20 frets and dot inlays. A Merbau bridge anchors the coated strings. Electronics consist of a ceramic pickup feeding a Cort CE304T preamp system. Ivory binding trims the body.

Owners requiring setup work, fret attention, or help matching replacement parts — including preamp components or bridge saddle dimensions — should consult a qualified guitar technician familiar with acoustic-electric instruments.

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