Cort: X1

Many of us won't have Cort's X1 model in mind when we are out guitar shopping. The 'Cort' brand name itself isn't on everyone's familiar list, it's a fringe brand name. We are too preoccupied with the Epiphones/ Squiers/ etc. when it comes to entry level models. I've been playing the Cort X1 recently as it proves to be a 'neutral' model to accompany pedal try-outs. It's a very decent guitar for beginners, definitely. In terms of QC & playability, the X1 is worth the $293 list price but one needs to forgive the in-house pickups here as they sound a little brash but then again, so are the pickups of many upstart guitars in the budget price range.