Head to head
Cort Standard AD810 vs Fender FA-125 Dreadnought
The short answer is that the scale lengths are not the same (25.5" against 25.3"). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 18 rows that actually differ marked out.
Standard AD810
Open Pore
The dreadnought Cort sells to first-time buyers, and it earns the recommendation
FA-125 Dreadnought
Sunburst, with accessory bundle
The same FA-125 bundle, in the sunburst finish
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Score profile
Six editorial axes, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where the instrument gains ground.
- Cort Standard AD8107.3
- Fender FA-125 Dreadnought7.0
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| Standard AD810 | FA-125 Dreadnought | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cort | Fender |
| Model | Standard AD810 | FA-125 Dreadnought |
| Finish | Open Pore | Sunburst, with accessory bundle |
| Instrument | Acoustic guitar | Acoustic guitar |
| Fretline score | 7.3 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Value for money | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.3 / 5 (108) | 4.5 / 5 (2,793) |
| Price | Under $300 | Under $300 |
| Type | Acoustic guitar | Acoustic guitar starter bundle |
| Body | Dreadnought | Dreadnought |
| Body wood | Mahogany back and sides | Laminated basswood back and sides |
| Top | Spruce | Laminated spruce |
| Bracing | — | X-bracing |
| Neck joint | — | Set neck |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Nato |
| Neck profile | C shape | — |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) | 25.3" (643 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Merbau | Walnut |
| Radius | 15.75" (R400) | 11.81" (300 mm) |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Fret size | — | 2 mm |
| Nut | PPS | Crème plastic |
| Nut width | 1.6875" (43 mm) | 1.69" (43 mm) |
| Bridge | Laurel with black bridge pins | Walnut with white bridge pins |
| Tuners | Die-cast | Die-cast sealed |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner |
| Styles | Folk, Country, Blues, Pop, Rock | Folk, Country, Blues, Pop, Rock |
| In the box | — | Gig bag, Clip-on tuner, Spare strings, Picks, Instructional DVD |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish — never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from the specifications and our editorial scores for these two instruments only. It is not a general ranking.
Most versatile
Cort Standard AD810Highest editorial versatility score, backed by pickup layout and switching.
Most comfortable
Cort Standard AD810Highest editorial comfort score: neck profile, radius and body ergonomics.
Best for beginners
Cort Standard AD810Strongest overall score among the instruments we rate as beginner-friendly.
Best for the studio
Cort Standard AD810Build and tone scores combined, with credit for tuning-stability hardware that matters when tracking.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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