121 thoughts on “Guitarra Magazine-A Classical Guiatr Publication”

  1. acustic guitar tree of life on neck
    Anonymous

    i have a cortez guitar with tree of life up the neck my dad had for approx 20 years he past away oct 14th it was taken from the house i think it was mmp1 whats it worth? please help

  2. Looking for help to identify a Cort guitar
    JPL

    I am trying to find out about a (old?) guitar.
    It says "Cort" on headstock, main color is old pink (?)(kind of "flashy red") with three gold stripes on the body. Two double are gold too. Solid body is symetrical. Four knob,1 switch and jack place on the main side of solid body. looks 70s.
    I can’t find it anywhere
    Thanks for your time and help
    jpl

    1. Re: cortez model J6500
      Harold Woody

      : Hello
      : Iwonder if You could give me a price on this model cortez? Its a model J 6500 which I bought 10-15 yrs ago that was a trade in. I have no idea what the cost was new or the value now. I have 1 small nick on below the bridge, other than that its pristeen. thanks harold

      1. good news (I Think)
        tat2tim

        i have this guitar myself and I’ve looked for the last two years to find anything on it. well just yesterday i found where one just like mine in mint condition, that sold for a little under $500. it is a rare guitar made in the ’70’s in Japan its basically a replica of a martin I forget which model. but if you search Cortez Model J6500 on google the first couple of hits you get will have some more info on it. Anything else you find out about it. I would love to hear about it. I think they are rare enough that we could start a club for that model. LOL good luck happy hunting!

        1. Cortez J6500
          tennispsychologist

          I just bought one on Reverb and really like it. Nice crisp bright sound. Solid Spruce top is also nice. It was in excellent condition.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... harold woody
      harold woody

      Hello
      Iwonder if You could give me a price on this model cortez? Its a model J 8500 which I bought 10-15 yrs ago that was a trade in. I have no idea what the cost was new or the value now. I have 1 small nick on below the bridge, other than that its pristeen. thanks harold

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      1. Cortez j6500
        Anonymous

        I have one of these rare guitars and it is sweet. My dad bought it for me knowing that Japan produces great instruments. I must say it is as sweet as the ND 28 I play and its blonde body is beautiful.

  3. Cortez J-7000 Acoustical Guitar
    Paul

    I own a Cortez J-7000 Guitar and would like to know what it is worth and some information about the age of this Guitar. It is made in Japan and has an mother of pearl inlaid neck and has a number 70440 stamped inside on the Cortez label. Thanks

    1. Re: Cortez J-7000 Acoustical Guitar
      Anonymous

      : I own a Cortez J-7000 Guitar and would like to know what it is worth and some information about the age of this Guitar. It is made in Japan and has an mother of pearl inlaid neck and has a number 70440 stamped inside on the Cortez label. Thanks

      It is worth around USD$700.
      you may contact me at [email protected].

      1. Cortez J7000
        tcjack

        I also have a J7000 that I got in 1978 I believe. I still play it regularly and have never had to have to take it to a shop for mtce, although one of my frets is worn a little low. Its been a sweet friend for over 30 years.

        1. I also have a cortez J-7000
          Jake_79

          I also have a cortez J-7000 which has a sweet inlay and one of the best sounds ive heard out of a guitar, love it! you cant find sound like that anymore. i have no clue how old it is. best gift ever.

  4. looking for a site to research
    T. Gear

    found an older cortez with no mdl num/type
    olny ID on guitar is a serial number.
    looking for a website to research this number.
    ANY IDEAS???

  5. price for cortez bass guitar
    Tazz

    I have a late 60s cortez Bass guitar in good condition and was wondering if I could find out what it might be worth,,Thanks,,Tazz

    1. Re: Cortez Guitars
      mike

      : I dug out my old Cortez Guitar the other day and found it in almost perfect shape after nearly thirty years in a guitar case. The model is G 120. What would it be worth in todays market.

      1. Re: Cortez Guitars
        J B

        : : I dug out my old Cortez Guitar the other day and found it in almost perfect shape after nearly thirty years in a guitar case. The model is G 120. What would it be worth in todays market.
        man I have one of these and have only found one thing related specifically to this model.I think it was on craigslist for 55 $.It looked brand new where mine looks 30 years old but clean. Good luck.

    2. Re: Cortez Guitars
      Dave Ayers (via moderator)

      I’m not sure how to find out how much it is worth unfortunately. I recently bought a classical cortez in flawless condition for a hundred dollars. It is a beautiful handcrafted guitar. The tuning machines are gold with etched details all over them. I put new nylon strings on it and I play it more than my $1000 martin. It sounds amazing and a guitar like this to me is worth every bit of 100 dollars, however i wouldn’t sell it for 500 dollars. The value of a guitar varies but if you know what you are looking at and you know how to examine the different properties of a guitar than you can put your own price on it. Do a little research and talk to someone who can look at it and critique it with a professional eye. They stopped making cortez guitars in 1986 so the value of them may be increasing. Best advice I can give you without seeing it or playing it is: Don’t sell it for less than 300 hundred dollars unless you’re hurting for cash.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John Holliday
      John Holliday

      I dug out my old Cortez Guitar the other day and found it in almost perfect shape after nearly thirty years in a guitar case. It’s a six string acoustical and I was told, when I bought it at a music store, that it was a copy of the Gibson Hummingbird. It has a red body, no knicks or scratches and a lot of mother of pearl in-lay.
      How would I go about finding out how much it might be worth?

      1. Hi I acquired a Cortez C410 acoustic guitar yesterday at a thrift store for $30. It played beautifully with deep rich sound. We have two other makes of guitars but this one surpasses the others by far in sound. Can you please tell me the approximate value of it? And if this guitar model is a respected one by professional musicians.. thank you

      2. Help id-ing Cortez classic guitar
        Zzzzzzxxxxxxxx

        I’ve searched all over google trying to I’d this guitar for resale but have had not luck. It’s a classic Cortez with no serial or model number. It has flame maple back. If you can help in any way I’d really appreciate it. On the inside it simply say Cortez professional classic guitar distributed by k and k musical instruments. New York New york. this is also a vintage guitar for sure. Thank u neil

      3. Cortez guitar
        Jason moore

        Hey there I found a Cortez 6 string acoustic with c234 as serial # on inside anyone know anything about this? I can’t find anything online matching serial #

      4. 1970 Cortez J 200
        David E Pipeling

        Hi all if this thread is dead I’m about to find out.
        I have a 1970 Cortez J 200 Big body acoustic just picked up. Looks , feels like a Gibson. Very early copy of Gibson J 200 way before they went large production.
        Made in Japan not Korea.
        I ground bridge bone for better action , put on new set of strings and it has great sound.
        Flame maple flitch match back maple sides & sitka spruce top.
        Kind of a Aztec Frog for a headstock inlay with great Pearloid inlays down the neck as well as on the bridge inlayed with kind of a gold ‘fleur de lis’ below the pegs.
        Any interest out there in this ?

          1. My Cortez model J 6000 -12
            Anonymous

            How I tell how old it is? It’s never been played except to change strings, frets are in mint condition. My friends parents had a music shop and we dug it out of an old closet. They closed the shop in the early 80s

      5. My Cortez J 6000
        John Hughes

        I recently bought a Cortez J 6000 at a Pawn Shop in Fort Collins Colorado . Its a little beat up with dings and scratches on the wood but still played very well after buying new strings . The Pawn Shop employee was asking just under 400.00 for it and evenutally sold it to me for $215.00 after I wheeled and dealed with him . I heard somewhere that it was a copy of the Martin D-45 but didnt tell that to the employee because it might of hindered my bargaining task . And I tell you what when i play this thing it really does have an excellent sound and look which i deem to be very close to the Martin . So I thought what the heck because paying less for a Cortez over a Martin is fine with me if I can still get very very close to the great sounding instrument .
        Anyway , if anyone can tell me anymore information on this gem I would appreciate it . From what I am told , there is a shortage of information and whatever info there is on the guitar may eventually get eternally lost .

        1. Cortez J6000
          Bobc

          I purchased my Cortez J 6000 in 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio for $250. I remember wanting a Guild but the store wanted $600 for it. My Cortez has been with me ever since. I always knew it was a Martin copy but I never heard about lawsuits until I started researching recently. The guitar sounds amazing. Guitarists always notice the amount of “mother of pearl” and the 2 tone on the back. I lowered the bridge to give me lower action and I have added a bridge pickup. Notice that it does have the X bracing. I think it has rosewood back and sides, but it may also be mahogany. The neck has the same stain, so I am guessing it is the same. I might have it checked out. I have gone to guitar stores many times over the years; I have tried all of the acoustic guitars. I typically like the Martin D-28’s and Gibson J-45’s. But I still like my Cortez. Maybe, since I have had this one guitar for for 40 years, It’s just what an acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like. John, I hope you enjoy your Cortney,ez as much as I have.

      6. Cortez 12 string
        Mike Viau

        I have a Cortez 12-string model number C412 in very nice condition and was wondering if anybody would possibly know the approximate value or any information year .we’re built etc.

      7. Cortez Guitar Model G Acoustic 6 string
        Joe Mason

        It’s in pretty good shape. Very rarely needs tuning. I’ve had it over 30 years.
        Some small scratches (very few.) Pick groove from playing. On the veneer, on the Head Stock, there is an area straight across the three areas between the bottom and center Tuning Pegs. The veneer is cracked, and raised. Head Stock itself, seems fine.
        The sound is, and has always been, great.
        Any idea on what it might be worth?

      8. Cortez F-0056
        Morris

        I have a Cortez F-0056 dove guitar and I was wondering what the value of it would be. It is a beautiful guitar and has a sound out of this world. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

      9. Coetez...
        Kay Suggs

        Where is the model number or serial number located>? My husband has an older model cortez with a dove on it. Bought at pawn shop many years ago. Know nothing about it. but when he plays at open mikes he is always ask about it. Looks like a Gibson Dove. Sounds great

      10. Cortez J200 (Lawsuit Gibson J200)
        panucchi

        This is a great tread on the Cortez Brand guitars. Back in 1973, I was going to buy an Ovation deep bowl acoustic, for about $280, which was a lot of cash back then, well I put it on layaway, and would go into the store and put $20 a week on it, and was down to the final $60 bucks, when I ran across a brand new guitar on the rack… I picked it up, it was a Cortez J-200, it looked just like a Gibson J-200, exactly from the markings on the neck to the cool looking vines and circles on the pick guard, the only difference I could find was it said Cortez instead of Gibson, and the price was $360, a not $2800. It was blond, all Maple, a beautiful looking guitar……well after playing it in the store and driving the owner crazy, he ask me if I was gonnna buy it or play it to death….I took the money that I had put down on the Ovation, and switched it over to the Cortez. The sound was full and loud, and everywhere I took that guitar, it got compliments….I would put my Capo over the headstock to hide the Cortez name, and everyone would say, “Wow that is a beautiful Gibson J-200, how much did you pay for it”, I’d let them play it and they would just love it. I still have this guitar today, I put in a Fishman pickup, and had it refretted, and new tuner put on it…..and it sounds better then the day I bought it. I loved it so much that two years ago, I saw the exact model on EBAY and bought that one for $375, it is actually a few months older then the one I bought in 1973, and as it aged the Maple has yellowed a bit, but it gives it some character, and it also sounds great! I would love to know how much I could get for these guitars, so if anyone has a site that list guitars and prices, please let me know, OK????

      11. 12 string Cortez
        Rose

        I just pulled out my 12 string Cortez with original strings (needs new) and it looks to be in perfect condition. I bought it in 1980 for $200.00 USD. Tuning pegs are perfect with designs. The model is J-6000-12 serial number 80652. I took it in around 1993 to a guitar center in ohio and they never heard of it so I took it home and it has been in basement closet 50% humidity since then. I am thinking of getting new strings and picking it up again. It is a beautiful guitar!

        1. Cortez Model J-6000-12
          Anonymous

          Hey… I was looking up info on a guitar I own and found you. I have number 80649. It is a beautiful guitar, but really know nothing about it except what I have learned on here. Made in Japan, and might be a copy of a Gibson.

          Do you still own yours? Did you ever find out more about it?

          Thanks,

          Jeff

      12. cortez acoustic model # cf-120
        cj

        made in japan…..only have partial serial # due to age….. plays and sounds great….research on the web is proving to be futile and frustrating, any help/information would be greatly appreciated…. thanks

      13. cortez j6600
        Anonymous

        I came across a cortez j6600.
        I took it to guitar center to get some info.
        They acted like they had never heard of it.
        All I was told that the top look gibsonish.
        Any help on this forum would be great.

        1. cortez resonator guitar
          Anonymoussteve

          Yes. I have one that I purchased about 1973-4. Had it until 5 years ago when I gave it to a friend, Just got it back yesterday. Still perfect after about 45 years. New strings tonight.

      14. Cortez Guitar
        Kelly

        I have recently came across a Cortez 12 String in flawless condition. Even on the neck it has Cortez. Its Model number is 970-12. I have not seen anything on this particular model at all. Cortez is the only name other that than the fact is was made in Japan. Does anyone know anything else about this? I have looked everyone for info on it.

        1. Cortez Hummingbird 12-string
          John

          Hi. I have a Cortez 12-string also, cherry sunburst with hummingbird pickguard. Where is your model no. I can’t find a model no. on mine. Did you find anything out about it/ The only think I found is in the article about Jack Westheimer on Vintage Guitars. Thanks. John

      15. Cortez Western
        Peter

        Hi there,
        that’s right they are way under priced and if you got on keep them it’s worth. I bought one like the one what Mitch describes on E-bay in Germany for around 300$ and the seller wrote that Cortez actually was working for Martin in the 60s and opened up his own business. I found out that this was not true actually they where made in Japan and have been a copy of the Martin acoustics. Read http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_Cortez_guitar
        Mine sound great and I would be stupid to sell it under a 1000$. I have been playing a lot of acoustics and none of them sound so clear and full than this one. You can easy compare it with a Martin.
        I will keep it
        Peter

      16. 12 String Cortez from 1970's
        Anonymous

        I have this old 12 string Cortez guitar that I purchased new in 1976. I can’t believe how good this guitar sounds yet today. I have no idea how much it is worth today, probably not a lot (I didn’t pay much for it – think guitar and case ran $139). What I don’t understand is why they are not worth more money – the sound is unbelievable – nice tone/ring to it. I still have the same strings on it as well. I know…wow.

      17. cortez guitar
        Anonymous

        I bought a Les Paul copy Cortez at the flea market for $40 and I fixed a tone knob and put new strings for like $20 and it plays great! A bud of mine has a real Les Paul and says he cannot tell the difference at all. You know a lot of name brands charge alot just for the name. I’m keeping this guitar! I played a concert with it and I plan to play some more and I want people to say, “Hey ,what’s that guitar brand? It’s not a Les Paul but it sounds just as good!” ROCK ON MY MUSICAL COMRADES!

      18. Cortez Acoustic Guitar
        GuitarMonster

        Hey guys,
        I have come across a Cortez Guitar that I dug out from the attic.
        And was wondering how much it would go for now.

        “Made in Japan for C.A COTZ JR”
        Model Num: 500c
        serial Num 1914

        I have looked everywhere for a price list and yet nothing, i was wondering if any of you could help?
        Cheers

      19. Cortez J-6000 maybe
        Mitch

        I think I have a J-6000 but there there is no sticker inside of it to identify it or the model and serial number. Everything looks the same to all pictures I have found online to the J-6000 with only two differences, the head stock and the way the fretboard looks. The headstocks online show the manufacturer name going vertical were mine is horizontal and I have dots on my fretboard instead of the squares, everything else is exactly the same, woods inlays, etc. The only thing I can think of is maybe it is a newer version? I know they made that version in 1969-70 and were called “Lawsuit Guitars”. I thought Cortez closed up shop after that and they became Cort. However I noticed someone said they made guitars up until 1986.

        1. i bought my j6000 in 1985
          Anonymous

          i bought my j6000 in 1985 and have it today! its a great sounding guitar,hold onto it. it will hold its own against the best on the market.

      20. Cortez Flying V
        Doug

        i have a Cortez Flying V. serial number 017911. says made in japan. bolt-on neck. it is a dark cherry wood. original electronics. new tunings keys. a little dinged up but still sounds really good! how much could this be worth?

      21. Cortez Gull series bass guitar
        Buddy G

        I have a Cortez Gull electric bass that has been a great instrument for me for many, many years. I purchased it from a wholesale distributor when I used to sell instruments in my retail store. I’ll have to do some investigating to see how old it is. Would be interested to know how much it is worth. May have to sell even though I would rather not.

        1. Cortez Gull bass
          Mike

          Hi, I was searching around google and came across your old post. DO you still have the bass and are willing to sell it? I had one but it’s been long gone. Just thought I’d ask, thanks for your time. Mike (Illinois)

          1. Cortez Gull Bass
            BuddyG

            Hi, Mike
            Yes, I do still have the bass. And I believe I have the original case – would have to do some checking. I’ve had mixed emotions about selling it, but would not rule it out completely. If I do have the case, what would be a fair price in your opinion?

      22. Cortez LP
        Blankczech

        I recently bought a Cortez Les Paul copy from a “lefty” who claimed it was playable but not for him. When I got it I found out he was a Lefty because the frets were re-crowned to 1/32″ and the bridge saddles were so messed up it was impossible to play past 7th or 8th fret. So I took it apart, re-fretted and fixed the saddles, soldered the neck pickup tone wire that was unsoldered and out of curiosity flipped the pickups just to check – a pair of “Patent applied for” humbuckers! The guitar feels and plays great and I can finally put my 1969 Gibson Les Paul Gold top Deluxe to my investment vault. The only think I’m not sure of is at least approximate year of manufacturing since they are two different styles of Cortez inlay on the headstock and I believe mine is older than those with the “t” being totally different. I’ll post the pic of the headstock after I find which computer I saved it in

        1. F. Cortez Classical - M-0623
          SBThurgood

          Beautiful, hand made classical guitar. Made in SPAIN, exported to France. Superb sound, superb (ebony) neck. Purfling top and back. Four rows around the sound hole. I wouldn’t sell this one for under $2500.00. I play it acoustically, my Gibson Byrdland electrically … both necks feel similar, both ebony.

          SBThurgood

      23. cortez guitars we really need a website please help
        Anonymous

        i have been thinking about building a small site devoted to cortez guitars were we can compile as much info as we can before its lost for good there seems to be so very little info out there on cortez guitars its crazy if you have any factual information pertaining to cortez guitars please send it to me at [email protected] please site were or how you came about the information also looking for pictures of your cortez please include model and serial number as well as any info you have about the guitar including were or how you obtained it i cant do this with out help from other cortez owners thanks and please re post were applicable pictures and information may be posted on the website credit will be given to sender

  6. re suzuki classical
    Bob

    have recently aquired a Suzuki classical guitar…rosewood body, hahogany neck, gold plated hardware……model #ad536s,,,,,can anyone offer more information..I know the model must be pre 1985…just wondering how much older….and….is it possible that Kai Yari may have built this? I had a handmade Yari for many years and the similarities to that and the Suzuki guitar are almost identical in every detail…

    1. SUZUKI AD536S classical guitar
      Konrad

      Any follow up information here? I see so many questions with no answers. Where can one get detailed info on the different models? I have what’s listed above but know nothing about it. Solid or laminate, cedar or spruce? Why is the fretboard black, like ebony, but deep brown on the sides? What wood was it before stainin?
      Where can one turn for accurate information on older guitars?

  7. Have recently picked up a mint condition Cortez..blonde colored dreadnaught guitar…model c460…..can anyone offer a time frame when it may have been built…the overtones suggest at least 25 years old however it may be older….

    1. Re: re: cortez
      Fritz Plumber

      darnit, i ve just picked one up too; same question.. 5 years later LOL!
      Cant find anything on the net about the cortez c-460…
      Did you ever get an answer?

    1. Re: Cortez Bass fyi
      Chris

      I have a Cortez Bass that is an exact Fender Jazz bass replica. Headstock, baody shape, everything. I wish I could find some info on it. This thing plays better than vintage Jbasses I’ve tried in shops.

      1. Re: Cortez Bass fyi
        Mike

        I have a Cortez Jazz copy I bought new in 1981 and have loved it since. My default bass is a Ric 4003, but you can’t beat the Cortez Jazz for slapping – great rich bottom end. Had no problems out of the bass for 25 years, but last night started having problems with one of the pots. The Cortez Jazz is most definately a keeper.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Darrell
      Darrell

      FYI. I have a Cortez bass that I absolutely think is great. It plays great and has a really rich, deep tone. It is as heavy as a house, though.

    1. Re: Cortez Electric
      Mike Malcolm

      Around 1973, Cortez guitars factory in Japan was taken over by the former US importrs of Teisco guitars…..They made predominantly acoustic copies and graduated onto copies of well known American guitars….around 1978 they were also producing through neck copies (selling and rebranding them to other companies such as Arbor, Kay and Kawai before they left the factory.
      Cort guitars (USA owned and designed) reermerged in a brand new Korean factory facility in 1980 and starting large scale production from that point.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Gary
      Gary

      I own a Cortez electric with the serial # 709001. I know nothing about the Cortez line of electric. I know it was made I Japan, but nothing else. Anybody with a little history about Cortez or their electric line, wouldbe appreciated

    1. Re: Cortez 12-string acoustic
      Newkalou

      : Looking for ballpark price for Cortez 12-string guitar

      I bought mine in 1978 for $110, if that’s any help. Bound rosewood fretboard with fake abalone inlay. I don’t play mine much anymoe, but it’s still in pretty good shape.

    1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      rick brady

      :have a strat copy which my dad bought for me in 78/79, then i seen ac/dc and sabbath and i had to have a gibson sg and my dad bought it for me !! still in very good condition just needs minor work..input needs attention and whammy bar loose… light wood grain with white trim /knobs

    2. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      Richard Schultz

      : I have a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might be worth. It is in excellent condtion any answers please contact me. It appears to be a from the 70’s.

    3. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      Debbie Blackburn

      I have a sale of bill.that dates back to 1985. This was my Dad’s. I am curious to know how much it is worth? Says it’s a Strat copy.

        1. 1970's Cortez acoustic 12 string
          Anonymous

          I bought this guitar from a girlfriend before she went to CA. Mint condition. Its sound gives you goose bumps. It had the information pasted inside, but the paper came loose andt got misplaced. But, I’d still like to know what model I have. Have looked at the pix on all the Websites but no luck. Everyone on the online sites say Cortez guitars aren’t very popular or worth much. Why do you say the opposite? Just curious. Thanks.

      1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
        mike

        Way back in 1978 I paid $325 for a new black Cortez Les Paul copy at the music shop in the Brementown Mini Mall in Tinley Park IL. I traded it for an Ibanez LP copy a few years back. I still have some picture of it if you need it for reference.

        1. cortez lp22b/c
          Anonymous

          looking for a value for a cortez 6 string guitar can’t find any info on the internet numbers on back of neck are white lettering and appear to be lp22b/c any way to find out age and value ?

      1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
        Ted

        : i have a j6000 cortez acoustic guitar like to find out about it.

        Hi, I have one too, mine is a j 6800, if you find something about them can you please let me know. thanks.. Ted

        1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
          adrew

          : : i have a j6000 cortez acoustic guitar like to find out about it.

          : Hi, I have one too, mine is a j 6800, if you find something about them can you please let me know. thanks.. Ted

          whaqts up I jus got a j 6000 from a good will for 65 bucks would like to know how much I saved…

          1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
            hhutl719

            : : : i have a j6000 cortez acoustic guitar like to find out about it.

            : : Hi, I have one too, mine is a j 6800, if you find something about them can you please let me know. thanks.. Ted

            : whaqts up I jus got a j 6000 from a good will for 65 bucks would like to know how much I saved…

            I have a j 6800 too that my parents got back in the 80s. If any one finds out anything I would love to know seeing as there aren’t many site onlie that seem to have anything

    4. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      Al

      I found my Cortez thru a mutual friend. I ended up with it through some trading, and went right to work on it. It has a little belly swell from several years of being strung with mediums. A few small nicks in the lower belly and wear in the fingerboard in the second thru fifth fret from fingernail impression. This is an indication that it is at least 25 or more years of age. It is fully lined and has really nice blocks of either Mother-of-Pearl or Abilone all up and down the fretboard. Same with the perfling and also around the soundhole. I am restoring it as carefully as I can and hope it becomes my favorite player. All the research I have been able to find, indicates that it is indeed a valuable instrument, so that made me happy with the trade.

    5. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      MGibson

      yeah, good to know i’m not alone in the world. i have an early 70’s cortez custom electric. no idea the value, but just like you guys i wouldn’t sell it. i have to say this is one of the nicest guitars i have ever played.

    6. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      DrZippo

      I have a Cortez Dobro that I picked up about 5 years ago paid around $500 Canadian.. I’m selling it now for $300. Hope that might help some…

    7. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      cochise

      : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

      i have a cortes that was passed on to me in 1984 when my grandfather died. It could be an early ’70s model. i am in the process of changing the hardware…i hve no idea of it’s value; however, i’d like to know.

    8. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      Curtis

      : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

      I also have a Cortez and have no idea of the price, mine is a 6 string accoustic and sounds as good as a Martin. I also just found this on the ‘net:

      "Instruments previously built in Japan circa 1969 to 1988. Distributed in the U.S. market by Westheimer Musical Industries of Chicago, Illinois.

      Cortez acoustics were produced in Japan, and imported to the U.S. market as an affordable alternative in the acoustic guitar market. Westheimer´s Cortez company and trademark could be viewed as a stepping stone towards his current Cort company (See CORT)."

    9. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      bill hopkins

      : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years/ that is interesting, since I play a cortez guitar as well. It is a 6 string, made in mexico, (I think,) steel strings, and I bought it new in 1975 for $85.00 It says "Cortez" inlaid in the headstock, and I would not sell mine for $1000. That probably won’t help, but at least you know that there are others out there.

      1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
        Marty

        : : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years/ that is interesting, since I play a cortez guitar as well. It is a 6 string, made in mexico, (I think,) steel strings, and I bought it new in 1975 for $85.00 It says "Cortez" inlaid in the headstock, and I would not sell mine for $1000. That probably won’t help, but at least you know that there are others out there.

        Well would you know it somebody else as a cortez guitar… I tought I was the only one…lol mine is about 15 years old and its a 6 string avcoustic/electric… and I would not give 1000$ for it…its a great guitar and still as a great sound….nice to know were not alone in the univers…loll

        1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
          Becca

          I just started playing- I have a Cortez 12 string acoustic guitar- it’s my dad’s. Some guy owed him money and didn’t have it so he asked if my dad wanted his guitar. It’s quite old- we’ve had it as long as I can remember so it’s probably over 20 years old. It sounds great, although not when I play it 🙂

          1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
            Alex

            I have a 6 string cortez classical guitar. i was so hard to find information on this guitar. All i know is that cortez changed its name to Cort, and they used to be manufactured by gibson then they had some lawsuit with ibanez. I couldnt find much about the price but i found a guitar made by Cort that resembels mine its about $360. here’s the site

            http://www.musicways.co.nz/customer/home.php?cat=19

            1. Cortez classical guitar model #100
              Ginny Edge

              I have a 6 string Cortez classical guitar that I received as a gift 45 years ago. I was wondering if anyone could tell me its monetery value. Thanks

            2. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
              Tori

              Im in the same boat, only I have a Cortez four string electric bass. I found user reviews saying theyre super nice quality butttttttt after that Im stuck.

            3. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
              Howard

              I just bought a small classical Cortez C-306 Guitar today for $50. It’s a pretty low end moddel as it doesn’t even have a truss rod.
              The action is kind of high but I can lower it a little by sanding off the bottom of the saddle.
              It would be a good beginner guitar. I have it in my studio just for quick referencing either a bass line, rhythm or lead.
              Seems to be alright. Stays in tune : )

    10. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
      T. HARMON

      : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

      Don’t know about a price . I’ll like to know what you find out. I have a 6 string cortez I bought used in the early 70’s used. Had some finish cracks on the front . All I know about these guitars is that they are the forerunner of Cort Guitars. Or so I was told.

      1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
        mike

        : : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

        : Don’t know about a price . I’ll like to know what you find out. I have a 6 string cortez I bought used in the early 70’s used. Had some finish cracks on the front . All I know about these guitars is that they are the forerunner of Cort Guitars. Or so I was told.

        I had a Cortez les paul copy I bought in the mid 70’s. I traded it in last year on a differetn guitar. I got $250 in trade. and thats about what I payed for it. The guy was real happy to make the deal, that makes me think i asked for too little. I cant find any information on the guitar, so its hard to put a value on it. good luck

        1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar
          dan

          : : : i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

          yet another cortez acoustic 6-string owner in need of knowing how much they are worth, not to sell, b/c i love it, it sounds great and is one of the easiest ive played, but just to know what kind of guitar i have i thought i was the only one

          : : Don’t know about a price . I’ll like to know what you find out. I have a 6 string cortez I bought used in the early 70’s used. Had some finish cracks on the front . All I know about these guitars is that they are the forerunner of Cort Guitars. Or so I was told.

          : I had a Cortez les paul copy I bought in the mid 70’s. I traded it in last year on a differetn guitar. I got $250 in trade. and thats about what I payed for it. The guy was real happy to make the deal, that makes me think i asked for too little. I cant find any information on the guitar, so its hard to put a value on it. good luck

          1. Re: looking for ballpark price for cortez guitar, ORIGINAL PRICE
            Chris

            Last night I began searching for the price of the Cortez J6800 Acoustic Gull series guitar. I couldnt find anything, so I figured I could take it straight to the source. I did my research and found out that the westheimer corporation was in charge of Manufacturing Cortez guitars, so I emailed them asking about my J6800, and here is the response I got,

            "Regarding the J6800 Cortez guitar that you found. We were able to locate a
            Cortez price list dated 1983 and the J6800 was on the price list. The MSRP
            was $239.95. We do know that the J6800 were first manufactured in the mid
            1970’s."

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      robert j porawski

      i come into contact with a 12 string acoustic cortez, woundering what it might br worth. It is in fair condtion any answers please contact me. p.s. its fairly old maybe about 10 or 15 years

      1. Cortez guitar
        Anonymous

        I received a black Cortez Les Paul copy for Christmas around 1974 or so. It was my first electric guitar. I had nothing to compare it to but I used it all the way through school from 7th grade on. I was in a band through high school and on. Bought more guitars to fill in the blanks for different sounds but I tell you what, this guitar to me is priceless. Not only for the emotional reasons for who gave it to me but to me it plays like no other guitar I’ve ever played. So I guess the value of it depends on different factors. I’ve set it up to my personal liking, learned a heck of a lot, and fell in love with music, all with this guitar. I think they were low end guitars of the time, but values and workmanship are different now, right? Can’t blame you for keeping it.

      2. Cortez 1970 Les Paul Copy
        Anonymous

        My friend gave me this guitar, said if I fix it, I can have it. Needless to say, I fell in love with the guitar. Everything is original on it. The pickups, in my opinion, have an amazing old school sound that can’t be duplicated. I wouldn’t trade or sell it for anything.

      3. cortez guitar
        Anonymous

        Hi I have a cortez eleaco j7200 cutaway gull series… bought it second in 1986 i was wondering how much its worth also…
        i believe it was made 1978 in Japan…

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