Head to head
Cort Abstract Delta vs Cort Core-PE Mahogany
The verdict
The Cort Abstract Delta and Cort Core-PE Mahogany are closely matched overall — 69 to 70 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Cort Abstract Delta wins on
No standout advantage.
Cort Core-PE Mahogany wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Abstract Delta | Core-PE Mahogany |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 70 |
| Build | 67 | 67 |
| Playability | 72 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 69 | 70 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Abstract Delta | Core-PE Mahogany |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cort | Cort |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | “AAA” Grade Solid Pau Ferro | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Walnut Reinforced Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ovangkol |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.51" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | L.R. Baggs® Anthem | Fishman® Presys VT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Back Sides Material | “AAA” Grade Solid Pau Ferro | Solid Mahogany |
| Back Strip Material | Paudak with Maple & Black ABS | N/A |
| Bevel Cut | N/A | N/A |
| Body Binding Material | Paudak | Black ABS |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Open Pore |
| Body Purfling Material | Maple, Black ABS | Black & White ABS |
| Body shape | Deeper OM | Parlor |
| Bracing Material | Spruce | Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern | Hand Scalloped X-Bracing | Hand Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Bridge Material | Ebony | Ovangkol |
| Bridge Pin Material | Ebony | Black with White dot |
| Bridge String Spacing | 54.1mm | 54.1mm |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Cort Premium Gigbag |
| Colors | Natural Gloss (NAT) | Open Pore Black Burst (OPBB) |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint at 14Fret | Dovetail Neck Joint at 14Fret |
| Controls | L.R. Baggs® Anthem | Fishman® Presys VT |
| Cutaway Style | N/A | N/A |
| Endpiece Material | Paudak with Maple & Black ABS | N/A |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | Paudak | N/A |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Abalone, Maple, Paudak | Acrylic |
| Fingerboard Purfling Material | Maple | N/A |
| Fretboard radius | 15.75″ (400R) | 12″ (R305) |
| Fret Type | 2.4mm Width with Edge Treatment | 2.0mm Width |
| Head Back Plate Material | Black ABS | N/A |
| Head Binding Material | Paudak | N/A |
| Headplate Finish | Gloss | Matte |
| Headplate Inlay Material | Ebony, Maple, Paudak, Walnut, Ovangkol | Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl |
| Headplate Logo Material | Maple | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Headplate Logo Style | Gold Logo Style | Gold Logo Style |
| Headplate Material | Ebony | Wood Veneer |
| Head Purfling Material | Maple | N/A |
| Headstock Shape | Gold Head Shape | Gold Head Shape |
| Head Volute | Round Volute | N/A |
| Inlay | Deco Prism | Dot |
| Label | Paper Label | Paper Label |
| Neck Finish | Satin | Open Pore |
| Neck Heel Cap | Paudak with Maple & Black ABS | Black ABS |
| Neck Heel Shape | Round Heel Shape | Triangle Heel Shape |
| Neck profile | Comfort C Shape | C Shape |
| Neck Thickness | 1st Fret: 21.5mm / 8th Fret: 22.0mm | 1st Fret: 21.5mm / 8th Fret: 22.0mm |
| Nut | Graph Tech® Black TUSQ | Genuine Bone |
| Nut width | 1 3/4″ (44.5mm) | 1 3/4″ (44.5mm) |
| Pickguard | N/A | N/A |
| Rosette | “Abstract II” Custom Rosette | Black ABS |
| Saddle | Graph Tech® Black TUSQ | Genuine Bone |
| Scale length | 25.5″ (648mm) | 24.75″ (628mm) |
| Side Position Mark | Dot | Dot |
| Sound Port Hole | 95mm | 95mm |
| Special | Deeper Body Depth Sonically Enhanced UV Finish | — |
| Top Material | Master Grade Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Mahogany |
| Truss rod | Dual Acting / 4mm Wrench | Dual Acting / 4mm Wrench |
| Tuners | Gotoh® SGL510-L5 Gold | Die-Cast with Black Metal Knob |