Cort G300 PRO Metallic Gold

Cort G300 PRO Metallic Gold review

The Cort G300 PRO Metallic Gold is a 24-fret, double-humbucker electric guitar with a roasted-maple neck and fingerboard, a Cort CFA-III tremolo, and Seymour Duncan pickups. It has been available since May 2023, and its listed price is $742. That puts it in a range where hardware, fretwork, and setup matter as much as the headline specifications. Feedback on the instrument describes a well-made guitar with a few small finish and hardware concerns, alongside strong playability and a particularly impressive neck pickup.

Construction and finish

The body is basswood, with a 6 mm maple top. A bolt-on roasted-maple neck and matching roasted-maple fingerboard give the instrument a consistent look beneath its Metallic Gold finish. The hardware is chrome, and the headstock carries the same finish treatment as the rest of the guitar. One owner noted that the headstock finish was not quite perfect. That is a cosmetic flaw rather than a structural concern, but it is worth checking when inspecting an individual instrument.

The fretboard radius is compound, moving from 12 inches to 16 inches. This specification gives the board a rounder feel near the lower frets and a flatter profile higher up. The scale length is 25.5 inches, a familiar full-length measurement, and the guitar has 24 stainless-steel frets. The reported fret ends could use more polishing and rounding. That observation suggests some examples may need a little finishing work to feel fully smooth along the edges. The supplied feedback also praises the nut cut, which was described as accurate, and the bridge setup as good.

Pickups and controls

Cort fits a Seymour Duncan SH-2N humbucker in the neck position and a TB-4 humbucker at the bridge. The neck pickup drew especially strong praise for its sound. The bridge pickup was described as a standard JB-style voice, giving players a more familiar high-output option at that position. Both pickups are humbuckers, so the layout is aimed at players who want a thicker response than a traditional single-coil setup typically provides.

The controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way pickup selector with modified circuitry. The available specifications do not detail the exact wiring combinations, so it is best not to assume what each switch position produces without checking the instrument's documentation or trying it in person. The five-way selector expands the number of available settings beyond a basic two-pickup toggle arrangement. One reviewer raised a durability concern about the selector, describing it as a part that might not last indefinitely. That is a useful point to inspect during a hands-on check, especially if the switch feels loose or inconsistent.

Tremolo and tuning hardware

The Cort CFA-III tremolo uses a stainless-steel base plate and block. Cort locking tuners are fitted at the headstock. The supplied feedback says the bridge was set up well and worked properly, which is encouraging for players who intend to use the tremolo rather than leave it untouched. Still, a functional setup on one guitar does not guarantee identical performance on every example. Check tuning stability and tremolo return on the actual instrument, and confirm that the bridge feels appropriate for your playing style.

The guitar ships with D'Addario EXL120 nickel-wound strings in.009 to.042 gauge. No bag or case is included, so buyers should budget for separate protection if they need to transport or store it safely.

What the feedback suggests

The clearest strength in the available owner feedback is the balance between build quality, setup, and price. The guitar was called very well made, with the headstock finish, fret-end feel, and selector singled out as minor imperfections. The same feedback compared its finish and wood quality favorably with a Japanese-made EVH instrument, while acknowledging it does not quite match that level. That comparison is subjective, but it conveys the owner's sense that the Cort comes close to a more premium standard without reaching it in every detail.

At $742, those caveats matter less if the individual guitar feels right and its selector operates reliably. The core specification is substantial: stainless-steel frets, locking tuners, a compound-radius roasted-maple fingerboard, named Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and a tremolo with stainless-steel components. Buyers should still inspect the fret edges and finish closely, test every selector position, and check the bridge's return to pitch before making a decision.

Verdict

The Cort G300 PRO Metallic Gold is a feature-rich guitar with a full-length scale, 24 stainless-steel frets, and a versatile two-humbucker layout. Its neck pickup and reported setup stand out, while the selector and fret-end finish deserve a closer look. With no case or bag included, ownership costs extend beyond the listed price. For players drawn to its specifications and gold finish, the strongest advice is to try the exact instrument before buying. The supplied feedback points to strong value, provided the small quality-control details meet your expectations.