Cort KX300 KX Series Electric Guitar

Meet the Cort KX300, a boutique‑level electric guitar designed for players who demand edge, articulation, and stage‑ready tone. Built around a Mahogany body with a striking Spalted Maple top, this guitar blends warmth, punch, and clarity for modern metal, hard rock, and aggressive riffs alike.

• Spalted Maple top on Mahogany body delivers a balanced voice: warm lows, defined mids, and a piercing, articulate high end.
• EMG RetroActive Super77 dual humbuckers: high output with superb clarity, focused low‑end punch, and a singing top end—perfect for tight rhythm and soaring leads.
• Hardtail bridge with string‑through body: enhanced sustain, tighter attack, and robust resonance that remains responsive across the fretboard.
• 1 Volume & 1 Tone with a 3‑Way pickup selector: simple, immediate tonal sculpting from rhythm to searing lead tones in seconds.
• Raindrop inlay on the Jatoba fingerboard: a distinctive visual cue paired with dense, high‑performance wood for strong fundamentals and dynamic response.
• Bolt‑on construction: classic, bright articulation with plenty of resonance to cut through on stage or in the studio.
• Two open‑pore sunburst finishes: eye‑catching, tactile finishes that let the guitar’s natural wood texture breathe through the look.

Tone, Feel, and Versatility in one streamlined package

The KX300’s mahogany core delivers a thick, powerful baseline that supports the heavy riffing common in modern metal, while the spalted maple top adds brightness and defined top‑end snap that helps every note cut through a dense mix. The EMG RetroActive Super77 pickups are engineered to stay articulate even at high gain, so palm‑muted chugs stay tight and your solos sing with controlled clarity.

Playability engineered for fast, confident performance

With a bolt‑on neck and a thoughtfully contoured neck pocket, the Cort KX300 feels quick and precise in the hands of players who rely on fast fretwork and accurate intonation. The Jatoba fingerboard supports strong fundamentals and volume projection, delivering focused mids and a solid, percussive attack that suits downtuned rhythms as well as crisp, expressive leads.

Perfect for whom and where to use

Ideal for players in metal, hard rock, and modern genres who want a guitar ready for studio tracking and live stages without chasing tonal compromises. Whether you’re building tight rhythm tracks, layering chunky riffs, or chasing expressive leads, the KX300’s combination of high‑output pickups, solid sustain, and versatile electronics makes it a reliable workhorse.

How it compares to alternatives

Compared to guitars with more generic configurations, the KX300 pairs a distinctive Spalted Maple top with a mahogany backbone to deliver a balanced, punchy voice that stays articulate at high gain. The hardtail, string‑through design maximizes sustain without sacrificing stability, and the two open‑pore sunburst finishes show off the wood’s natural character rather than masking it with heavy finishes.

Practical tips to get the most out of your Cort KX300

Set the volume and tone controls to taste, then use the 3‑way selector to find your core rhythm and lead voices in a single live setup. For studio work, experiment with slightly lowering the tone to tame brightness on brighter tracks, or dip the volume a touch to tighten pocketed riffs without losing presence. Regularly check the bridge saddles and pickup height to maintain optimal sustain and intonation as the neck settles over time.