Brief Summary
This video compares two popular acoustic guitars in India: the Yamaha FSATC and the Cort AF 500C. Both guitars are priced under 10,000 rupees and offer good value for money. The Yamaha FSATC is a tried and tested model with a robust build and a balanced sound. The Cort AF 500C is a newer model with a lighter build and a more mid-range focused sound. The video discusses the specifications, build quality, sound, and overall value of both guitars.
- The Yamaha FSATC is a concert-sized guitar with a spruce top and tonewood back and sides. It has a glossy natural finish and a matte black finish.
- The Cort AF 500C is a slightly smaller guitar with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. It has a matte finish and is available in natural, black, sunburst, and all-mahogany finishes.
- The Yamaha FSATC has a more robust build and a balanced sound with a good bass response.
- The Cort AF 500C has a lighter build and a more mid-range focused sound.
Specifications and Build Quality
This chapter compares the specifications and build quality of the Yamaha FSATC and the Cort AF 500C. The Yamaha FSATC is available in natural and black finishes, with a glossy top and matte back and sides. It features a spruce top and tonewood back and sides, a rosewood bridge and fretboard, and standard open tuning keys. The Cort AF 500C is available in natural, black, sunburst, and all-mahogany finishes, with a matte finish throughout. It features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a marbau bridge and fretboard, and die-cast tuning keys. The Yamaha FSATC is considered to be more robust in build quality, while the Cort AF 500C is lighter and feels more like the Cort AD810 in terms of construction. The Yamaha FSATC also has a higher quality saddle and nut, which are made of a harder material and will last longer. Both guitars have fret markers on the side, but the Yamaha FSATC has more visible fret markers due to the darker finish and brighter white dots. The Cort AF 500C has a smaller pick guard compared to the Yamaha FSATC. The Yamaha FSATC has a standard concert size body, while the Cort AF 500C has a slightly smaller body, which is considered a medium size in India. This smaller size can be more comfortable for younger players or those with a shorter height.
Sound Comparison
This chapter compares the sound quality of the Yamaha FSATC and the Cort AF 500C. Both guitars have decent sound quality, but the Yamaha FSATC is considered to have a much better sound, even though the Cort AF 500C uses mahogany. The Yamaha FSATC has a more resonant sound with a better bass response. The Cort AF 500C has a more mid-range focused sound with a stronger bass response. The video notes that the string quality on the Cort AF 500C is not very good, which could be contributing to the difference in sound. The Yamaha FSATC comes with decent quality strings from the factory. The video also mentions that the Cort AF 500C is made in Indonesia, while the Yamaha FSATC is made in India. This difference in manufacturing location could also be a factor in the difference in sound and build quality.
Conclusion
This chapter concludes the comparison between the Yamaha FSATC and the Cort AF 500C. The video recommends choosing the guitar that sounds best to you. The reviewer prefers the Yamaha FSATC because of its bolder and more balanced sound, and because it is a tried and tested model. The Cort AF 500C is a newer model, and it will take time to see how it performs in the long run. Overall, both guitars are considered to be good value for money in their price range. The video encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for more product reviews and educational content.
