- Luthite
Luthite is a light-weight synthetic material developed by
Cort Guitars for the construction ofbass guitar andguitar bodies.Luthite was developed as a substitute for wood, for as a synthetic composite material there is much greater control over the consistency of production. Additionally it is able to be formed to almost any shape, i.e. 3D shapes out of plane, where the wood equivalent would require a very large body blank or
laminate s. It should be noted that, in spite of these advantages, it possesses considerably less resistance to impact than its wooden counterparts.This renders finished instruments more susceptible to being chipped during use or cracking if dropped.The
tone of luthite is different than manytonewood s, this may be seen as an advantage or disadvantage according to personal preference. It is best suited forslapping and popping on the bass, yet possesses a clean and even tone.Whilst primarily used in Cort’s Curbow series basses, theIbanez Ergodyne series basses and guitars were also made of luthite until 2006.External links
* [http://www.cort.co.kr/english/support/faqTechnical.asp Cort Guitar Technical FAQ]
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