I have the first model G290 FAT and it's a brilliant guitar. These extra features are real nice but I am a big fan of the birds eye maple neck on my one.
Cort can make some pretty good stuff considering their factory makes models of other brands so well. But Cort NEEDS to change the look of their logo. It'll make the package complete
One of the biggest upgrades on the newer version wasn't mentioned (I don't think): stainless steel frets. I have - and love - the first G290, and am kinda envious of the upgrades but these upgrades also sent the price point beyond what I'm able to budget for.
I've got a Z-Custom (Les Paul style). Absolutely beautiful burr maple finish. The push/pull coil tap gives me amazing tone variations. It's heavy, but it sustains for days. Cort are a hugely underrated company in my view.
Both my PRS SE guitars came out of their factory and the quality is astounding. I'd expect these to be as good or better. But I agree with others on their logo. It makes the guitar seem cheap. It's such a subtle yet powerful thing, but that's the only thing holding it back.
A lot of people who aren't familiar with V profile necks expect to feel a distinct V shape, they expect there point in the middle as opposed to the roundness of a C. While that's present with a lot of Vs, it's not in all of them. The V refers to the shoulders more than the back. When it's a medium or hard V you'll definitely feel the point, on a soft V you probably won't. I was confused myself at first because I had V profile necks that were referred to as Soft V, then I got a Strat with a 57 soft V and there was s no point at all. I thought they mischaracterized the softV on the 57, now I know that it actually IS a softV, and it was the other guitars that were being described as "Soft" when they were really medium, hard or modern V. The Fender Soft V is best described as being like the U necks on old Telecaster that they soften the shoulders. The point on the V is really a byproduct of that.
It was a very good move to go with alder, the ash was the only thing that kept me from seriously considering one. I'd prefer mahogany or Koruna, but that's just a preference because of the other guitars I own. The alder is probably more versatile. This is a killer sessions/grab and go workhorse. The only thing I'd change is the pickups. I want to get a set of Fluence classics, in a million years I'd never think I'd like active pickups, I don't even like modern voice traditional pickups, but Im really impressed with what they do. This would be the perfect guitar to put them in.
Dang, I didn't realize Cort was in the electric game. My first guitar like 20 years ago was a cheap Cort acoustic that I actually just took from my sister because she never touched it. That thing might as well have been a '59 burst, I loved it. Might have to see if they make vintage style stuff and grab something just for the sentiment.
@@TheVintageyear there's just something about the way the g290 looks that I think I'd just the X factor if you will. I do like the g300 but don't really hear a difference in quality even though the g290 is cort made humbuckers... different?? yes, better?? Not so sure. This has a great tonal palet.
I have a Fender Showmaster HH neck through that was produced by Cort. I love it. Trying to find the telecaster equivalent is proving to be a task but maybe one will pop up.
I just purchased this guitar. The whammy bar doesn’t fit into the hole, the pickup selector switch doesn’t work in position 4. I’m going to change the pups. I’m not a metal person. Maybe they’re great for metal but for blues rock they suck. Very narrow frequency band.
I’m not seeing where it specifies stainless steel frets on this model. It’s not on their website that I can find. The G300 Pro makes a point of talking about it, so the fact that hey don’t specify makes me doubt this one has them.
I have a G300 Pro that I bought new somewhat by accident (late night post- beer Reverb offer... Don't judge me! We've all been there!). I have a LP Std, 2 PRSs, a Schecter, an Eastman T486, etc., and absolutely have ZERO regrets about the Cort. I'd easily put it up against $2,500 $3,000 guitars confidently just about any day. I completely get it if people just can't deal with the name & headstock, or "need" a premier brand/label ... I am like that about a lot of things. But in terms of build quality, playability, tones, versatility, and looks... these damned things are crazy values. Now ... about that logo... :-/
I find the recent run of court guitars check all the boxes in terms of specs, but they look so plain and lack personality and a brand identity. Which is weird considering many of the brands coming out of their factory seem to have a distinct vibe and identity
@@daghetto101 I'm guessing at least double, maybe close to triple the price (I just picked up a brand new one from local store that was on sale for the January sales at £300 off so I got it for £349 😵😵😎 - I feel like the luckiest guy haha. Also managed to get the last one in stock for the sales. The universe clearly wanted me to have it 😆 its the v2 in trans black) But I'd wager that the 'big names' would slap a price more like £1,500 considering cort sells them for 600 roughly. Also the name doesn't bother me at all, this guitar is phenomenal.
@@NigelOdinson Read your reply. That's great. Happy For you. There are a lot of hidden gems out there. From where im from people are playing these hidden gems more than the mainstream ones. Aria Pro, Greco, Bacchus, Edwards, Orville, Tokai, Fernandes and many more. I think they're in demand here because they're rare as well (stop producing). But Cort is not a rare one and I'm happy about it. Cort makes guitars for Companies like PRS SE, Squier Fender, Schecter, Ibanez and G&L. They're quality indeed. Cort, Yamaha, Godin and Charvel guitars are the underrated brands nowadays. I've played/tried Cort X700 Duality from a friend. Jesus. It plays just as good as my $2000 Custom Kiesel Aries, Jackson Soloist and Ibanez RG1570.
![[Eng Sub] Cort G290-FAT electric guitar](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8-PrxUa9Z1Q/mqdefault.jpg)
The stuff coming outta that factory is very good nowadays and anyone who's still hung up on buying made in U.S. gear only is IMHO missing out.
Some of the best guitars I’ve ever played were made in Japan by Ibanez.
@@mattlombardi54 I've been on the fence about taking a chance on a Reverb Tokai LP goldtop P90 model. Strait from Japan for around $1100 new.
@@andrewbecker3700 that doesn’t sound bad, not super familiar on that model or pricing but it sounds awesome man!
@@mattlombardi54 Reverb and PayPal are a nightmare. I want one bad, but there hard to get.
I like Cort. This looks like a Saber with an AZ neck and a strat bridge. All good things.
I have the first model G290 FAT and it's a brilliant guitar. These extra features are real nice but I am a big fan of the birds eye maple neck on my one.
Cort can make some pretty good stuff considering their factory makes models of other brands so well. But Cort NEEDS to change the look of their logo. It'll make the package complete
@@robjobse8860 true, they seem to be rolling it out on other models also. The KX multi scales are coming out with the new logo.
Who cares .That's nothing to whine about.
i like the current cort logo, its classic :)
I actually weirdly like the original logo, probably in the minority but I think it suits the style especially on these shaped headstocks.
Not as bad as Dean with their cringe wings lol
One of the biggest upgrades on the newer version wasn't mentioned (I don't think): stainless steel frets. I have - and love - the first G290, and am kinda envious of the upgrades but these upgrades also sent the price point beyond what I'm able to budget for.
It doesn't have SS frets
I have one of these on the way, can't wait to play it!
how did you order one?
@@nmgascon Up for order at Thomann.
Anyone recommend the g290 or the g290 2. I’m thinking if the price difference is worth it, not sure, thanks guys
I have the first gen in blue. They started having trouble getting birds eye Maple. So they went to roasted maple. Awesome either way.
I've got a Z-Custom (Les Paul style). Absolutely beautiful burr maple finish. The push/pull coil tap gives me amazing tone variations. It's heavy, but it sustains for days.
Cort are a hugely underrated company in my view.
Love my G290. Best bang for the buck. $600 not to shabby for this amazing axe. Compares to a Music Man. But thousands less .
Cort deliver really good quality, doesn't they even build stuff for PRS? what do you think about Cor-Tek ( Cort) buying Digitech?
Not just PRS.
Why am I lusting after Cort and Yamaha guitars! Damn you RUclips! 😁🤦♂️🤟
Cort has a great lineup
Both my PRS SE guitars came out of their factory and the quality is astounding. I'd expect these to be as good or better.
But I agree with others on their logo. It makes the guitar seem cheap. It's such a subtle yet powerful thing, but that's the only thing holding it back.
I like that roasted maple neck. I need one of those for my collection
A lot of people who aren't familiar with V profile necks expect to feel a distinct V shape, they expect there point in the middle as opposed to the roundness of a C. While that's present with a lot of Vs, it's not in all of them. The V refers to the shoulders more than the back. When it's a medium or hard V you'll definitely feel the point, on a soft V you probably won't.
I was confused myself at first because I had V profile necks that were referred to as Soft V, then I got a Strat with a 57 soft V and there was s no point at all. I thought they mischaracterized the softV on the 57, now I know that it actually IS a softV, and it was the other guitars that were being described as "Soft" when they were really medium, hard or modern V. The Fender Soft V is best described as being like the U necks on old Telecaster that they soften the shoulders. The point on the V is really a byproduct of that.
When you stand up with a strap does the guitar sit at tbe right playing angle ,no neck droop ? Thanks.
It was a very good move to go with alder, the ash was the only thing that kept me from seriously considering one. I'd prefer mahogany or Koruna, but that's just a preference because of the other guitars I own. The alder is probably more versatile. This is a killer sessions/grab and go workhorse.
The only thing I'd change is the pickups. I want to get a set of Fluence classics, in a million years I'd never think I'd like active pickups, I don't even like modern voice traditional pickups, but Im really impressed with what they do. This would be the perfect guitar to put them in.
Dang, I didn't realize Cort was in the electric game. My first guitar like 20 years ago was a cheap Cort acoustic that I actually just took from my sister because she never touched it. That thing might as well have been a '59 burst, I loved it. Might have to see if they make vintage style stuff and grab something just for the sentiment.
You know what would look good on that guitar. A gold plated whammy bar. I enjoy tha show. thx for the fun
I have a lot of respect for Cort, and this is the guitar in their lineup that really caught my eye. I just wish they'd made it 24 frets.
Go with the G300 Pro
yesss
@@TheVintageyear there's just something about the way the g290 looks that I think I'd just the X factor if you will. I do like the g300 but don't really hear a difference in quality even though the g290 is cort made humbuckers... different?? yes, better?? Not so sure. This has a great tonal palet.
Sounds awesome brother
I have a Fender Showmaster HH neck through that was produced by Cort. I love it. Trying to find the telecaster equivalent is proving to be a task but maybe one will pop up.
I own a Ebmm Sabre and if you glance at this it looks similar to it minus the color and the bridge of course.
Hi, I just wanted to add TUSQ is not self lubricating, TUSQ XL is.
I just purchased this guitar. The whammy bar doesn’t fit into the hole, the pickup selector switch doesn’t work in position 4. I’m going to change the pups. I’m not a metal person. Maybe they’re great for metal but for blues rock they suck. Very narrow frequency band.
Roasted maple neck and stainless frets! Not sure why charvel puts nickel frets in their guitars, but it’s what swayed me towards a cort.
I’m not seeing where it specifies stainless steel frets on this model. It’s not on their website that I can find. The G300 Pro makes a point of talking about it, so the fact that hey don’t specify makes me doubt this one has them.
@@paulbruns2473 yeah that’s my bad I was looking at the g300 pro specs when I typed that.
Too bad. I was hoping that you were right…
@@paulbruns2473 I went back and double checked hoping the same thing. I’ll be grabbing the g300 pro at some point. Can’t wait to try em out.
Great guitar I love my g290
There isn’t a link next to “Get One” in the description…is that purposeful?
PS- Cort makes many other name brand guitars in the Cort instrument factory, dont underestimate there name. Quality instruments, im serious.
Gran vídeo y buena guitarra
Is this guitar true or false bypass? Asking for a friend
Did I miss the specs? Fret size--weight--neck shape--nut width--neck depth--etc.
wheres the link??
I've had my eye on the G series for a while. Not sure I want this or the g300 pro. I lean to the g300 since it has Duncan's in it stock.
I have a G300 Pro that I bought new somewhat by accident (late night post- beer Reverb offer... Don't judge me! We've all been there!). I have a LP Std, 2 PRSs, a Schecter, an Eastman T486, etc., and absolutely have ZERO regrets about the Cort. I'd easily put it up against $2,500 $3,000 guitars confidently just about any day. I completely get it if people just can't deal with the name & headstock, or "need" a premier brand/label ... I am like that about a lot of things. But in terms of build quality, playability, tones, versatility, and looks... these damned things are crazy values. Now ... about that logo... :-/
Can I get fenderish tones with this?
Yes position 2 and 4 - also hum cancelling. Very fendery!
So the only negative is the placement of the pickup switch.
Yeah, I noticed that right away. Needs to be under the pots, instead of right in the way of your strumming stroke.
799€, wow, cort is also not too affordable anymore sadly i really hope that at least harley benton will not do the same mistake here
There are at 600€ on the biggest online retailers.
@@jefft5854 not in gernany 🤦
@@Turbo-D Thomann has moved away? 😮 598 on their site.
@@jefft5854 just grabbed mine in the Jan sales from guitarguitar for £349... brand new 😲😲😲
Edit: it's the v2 in trans black too 😍😍😍
I find the recent run of court guitars check all the boxes in terms of specs, but they look so plain and lack personality and a brand identity. Which is weird considering many of the brands coming out of their factory seem to have a distinct vibe and identity
Loves the looks of this guitar, but can't get past that it's a Cort.
So Cort made a Sabre... Hmmm...
Sounds like cort might've bought digitech! I'm hoping it's true!
Hate the bridge on that. It should have a Wilkinson much better looking
They had Wilkinebson bridges on earlier incarnations.
It cannot sound close to guthrie govan
caught that bit of bad religion in there bud! 🤣
Me too lol... had a great tone when he played that don't you think?
Why have jumbo frets went out of fashion , any dedicated lead guitarist knows jumbo frets let your talent shine as you have more control !
Basically the best parts of the modern Ibanez RGs that cost close to a grand but more affordable
If Ibanez fender or Gibson used the same material as this I wonder what's the price LOL
Ibanez RG has a completely different neck and frets...
@@daghetto101 I'm guessing at least double, maybe close to triple the price (I just picked up a brand new one from local store that was on sale for the January sales at £300 off so I got it for £349 😵😵😎 - I feel like the luckiest guy haha. Also managed to get the last one in stock for the sales. The universe clearly wanted me to have it 😆 its the v2 in trans black)
But I'd wager that the 'big names' would slap a price more like £1,500 considering cort sells them for 600 roughly.
Also the name doesn't bother me at all, this guitar is phenomenal.
@@NigelOdinson Read your reply. That's great. Happy For you.
There are a lot of hidden gems out there. From where im from people are playing these hidden gems more than the mainstream ones. Aria Pro, Greco, Bacchus, Edwards, Orville, Tokai, Fernandes and many more. I think they're in demand here because they're rare as well (stop producing). But Cort is not a rare one and I'm happy about it. Cort makes guitars for Companies like PRS SE, Squier Fender, Schecter, Ibanez and G&L. They're quality indeed.
Cort, Yamaha, Godin and Charvel guitars are the underrated brands nowadays.
I've played/tried Cort X700 Duality from a friend. Jesus. It plays just as good as my $2000 Custom Kiesel Aries, Jackson Soloist and Ibanez RG1570.
American Jesus
hahah, American Jesus ;>
The logo's gotta go!