- Excellent money/value ratio
- Perfect acoustic guitar for beginners/intermediate players
- It's been in production for a very long time, which is a good sign
- Even though QC is top for the price, you may still want to test before you buy
Hello there, back again with another real and honest guitar review! This time I will be providing you with some information about the Cort AD810 acoustic guitar. This model is probably the best-selling acoustic guitar in Turkey. What you get for the price is unbelievable! By the way, you might have bumped into the Cort AD810 OP version; “OP” means “Open Pore“, and think of this as a guitar without a thick finish! Personally, I really like the sound better than the varnished ones.
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I remember we would sell dozens of AD810s in a month. According to constant tests applied to each guitar, this model is a beast for the price you pay. Most of them are ready to play out of the box, without adjustment. It is true because I can remember the faults that we encountered during the tests. Only a couple of AD810s were faulty due to the fretboard and the neck working against each other, so they cracked the finish over the position markers. 
Please first watch a comparison video that we made with a Cort AD810 and an Ibanez V50NJP. I am actually the one who plays the lead in the video 🙂 What you hear is recorded with a Rode VideoMic Stereo Pro.
Cort AD810 vs Ibanez V50NJP Comparison Video (no talking)
Most people have commented on this video that they liked the Cort model better in lead playing (or let’s say single-line playing) and liked the Ibanez model in rhythm playing. As you can see in the video, my colleague and I had the chance to play with both in the same musical scenario. I must say I felt much more comfortable with the AD810. Ibanez VC50 felt like a rougher guitar than the Cort model. In the end, it all comes down to one’s preferences. However, if you want to get started playing the thing without spending too much money, just go for it! 
Below you will find another video of this guitar played by Selçuk Uzunhasanoğlu in MyDukkan studios.
Sound Demo (no talking)
This is probably one of the oldest acoustic guitar models of the Cort brand. As Cort also supports my idea with their introduction on their official website, it’s aimed to be the best starting model and the best value-for-money instrument. If you are considering learning to play the acoustic guitar, you can not go wrong with this one! 
It comes with a spruce top, which has been a very popular top wood for acoustic guitars recently. It has both balance and strength plus produces quite versatile guitar tones that can be used in many genres without hesitation.
As you can see, one of the best tonewoods, mahogany used in the back and sides of this guitar, resulting in bright, strong and warm midrange tones. This wood has been an industry standard for backs and sides for decades! 
This particular photo belongs to the Open Pore model, which allows you to feel the grain of the wood. The OG AD810 model guitars would come with a poly finish, so those may look like standard acoustic guitars.
“What type of factory strings do these come with?” is one of the most asked questions in any discussion about guitars. Cort AD810 comes with coated D’Addario EXP 80/20 bronze light strings and is ready to rock out of the box!
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Cort AD810, which probably stands for Acoustic Dreadnought 810, is one of the highest value-for-money acoustic guitars. These seriously killed the market back in the day, as there was no better alternative at this price range. Even at this price range, the company can really deliver not just functionality and playability but also sweet cosmetics! 🙂
As can be seen in the image, the bridge has an exclusive scoop that enhances sustain with an improved string angle from the saddle to the body. This also reduces overall tension, thus less finger fatigue and improving playability for acoustic players.
And finally, the Cort AD810 has a unique neck joint called a “Dovetail” joint. This enables all the vibrations and resonance to transfer through the body without a degradation in the guitar’s tone.
Tech Specs
| Cort AD810 | Tech Specs |
|---|---|
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Body | Dreadnought Body |
| Top | Spruce Top |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany Back & Sides |
| Neck | Mahogany Neck |
| Fretboard | Rosewood or Merbau* |
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Inlay | Dot Inlay |
| Bridge | Rosewood or Merbau |
| Strings | D'addario EJ10 |
| Bracing | Advanced X-Bracing |
By the way, I have recently published the “25 Best-Selling Acoustic Guitars For Beginners and Intermediate Players” review, which also includes the Cort AD810 OP as well. I highly suggest you check out my review before you decide. 🙂
I guarantee you will be quite satisfied with this guitar, as the numbers do not lie 🙂
Pricing & Availability
Although it’s getting more difficult to find these on every corner and every music store online these days, don’t worry! 🙂 According to the official Cort website, these are still in production. These used to be widely available on Thomann’s website, but these days, they are not always in stock. You may still want to check out Thomann’s website.
Check out the Cort AD810 model acoustic guitars on Thomann here
You may also want to check out Reverb, as there are many brand new and used ones listed across many locations.
Check out the Cort AD810 model acoustic guitars on Reverb here
Last but not least, you may want to check out Cort’s Amazon stores, as you may find these guitars unexpectedly.
Check out the Cort acoustic guitars on Amazon here
Hope it’s been helpful and honest enough for you to choose your very first acoustic guitar! Please don’t be a stranger and reach out to me anytime; I’m always up for helping and assisting you with your questions! Thanks for visiting my blog, and I will hopefully see you in the next piece of content here. 🙂
