Cort Unveils CR300MT: A Slim Single-Cut Built for Metal
Cort CR300MT: A slim mahogany single-cut with EMG 81/60 pickups, 24 frets, and modern metal features. Priced at $899.99.
Cort Guitars has expanded its single-cut electric guitar lineup with the release of the CR300MT, an instrument specifically engineered for modern metal players.
Cort CR300MT
The guitar features a solid mahogany body and set-neck construction, maximizing low-end warmth, resonance, and string-vibration transfer. A streamlined Black Satin (BKS) finish dominates the aesthetic, sharply accented by multi-ply white-and-black binding wrapping the perimeter of the body and headstock.
Modern Single-cut
By shaving nearly 20% of the bulk off a traditional single-cut mahogany body, Cort retains the aggressive tone and sustain characteristic of the classic shape while significantly reducing weight for enhanced playing comfort and unimpeded access to the upper frets.
The 24.75-inch-scale mahogany neck is capped with a durable, 12-inch-radius Micarta fingerboard, housing a full 24-fret layout with medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets. At the headstock, a premium 1-11/16-inch Graph Tech TUSQ nut ensures proper string spacing and tuning stability.
Active EMG Pickups
To handle high-gain demands, the CR300MT is armed with an active EMG 81 and 60 humbucker set. This iconic metal pickup pairing offers massive tonal versatility, routed through a traditional four-knob control array consisting of two independent volume controls, two tone controls, and a standard three-way toggle switch.
This configuration allows for immediate switching and independent EQ adjustments between the neck and bridge positions.
The black nickel hardware includes a set of Grover Rotomatics tuners and a classic Tune-O-Matic bridge with a secure stop tailpiece to anchor string tension.
All rock-solid, proven stuff, so it should be gig-worthy.
Cort CR300MT Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Body Material | Mahogany (Slimmer Profile) |
| Neck | Mahogany, C-Shape (Set-Neck) |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ (628mm) |
| Fingerboard | Micarta, 12″ Radius (R305) |
| Frets | 24 Medium Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ, 1 11/16″ (43mm) |
| Pickups | EMG 81 (Bridge) & 60 (Neck) Active Humbuckers |
| Electronics | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle |
| Hardware | Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Grover Rotomatics (Nickel) |
| Finish | Black Satin (BKS) |
Price & Verdict
The Cort CR300MT is priced at $899.99 and ships factory-strung with D'Addario EXL110 strings (.010–.046).
This could be a great alternative to ESP LTD, Jackson, Epiphone, or even a Harley Benton model for players looking for a stealth black, modern-style single-cut guitar.
Cort builds some great guitars, and we expect this one to be a solid workhorse with these specifications.
Additional details are available directly on the official Cort website at cortguitars.com.
- +Lightweight slim body profile (20% thinner than traditional single-cuts)
- +Active EMG 81/60 pickup pairing ideal for metal
- +24 frets with medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets
- +Durable Micarta fingerboard with 12-inch radius
- +Set-neck mahogany construction for sustain and warmth
- +Graph Tech TUSQ nut for tuning stability
What pickups does the Cort CR300MT use?
The CR300MT is equipped with active EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 60 (neck) humbuckers, a classic pairing for high-gain metal applications offering versatile tonal range.
How much does the Cort CR300MT cost?
The Cort CR300MT is priced at $899.99 and ships factory-strung with D'Addario EXL110 strings.
What makes the CR300MT different from a traditional single-cut?
Cort reduced the body bulk by nearly 20% compared to traditional single-cuts, keeping the aggressive tone and sustain while reducing weight for improved comfort and upper-fret access.
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