Cort G290 FAT II - Antique Violin Burst

Cort G290 FAT II – Modern Power, Refined Feel

An award-winning super-strat evolved with premium tonewoods, versatile electronics, and effortless playability.

The Cort G290 FAT II is the result of refining one of Cort’s most acclaimed guitars into an even more responsive, expressive, and inspiring instrument. Built around a lightweight alder body with a striking flamed maple top, the G290 FAT II delivers a tight low end, focused mids, and accented high-mid punch that cuts through a mix without ever sounding harsh. It’s a guitar that feels fast, balanced, and alive in your hands from the first chord.

At the heart of its versatility is the Voiced Tone VTH-77 pickup set, custom-wired with a 5-way super switch. These pickups deliver modern, high-output drive for aggressive styles, yet clean up beautifully for classic rock, blues, and shimmering clean tones. Paired with Cort’s CFA-III tremolo, the guitar offers excellent tuning stability, enhanced sustain, and a punchy, articulate attack whether you’re playing rhythm or lead.

Playability is where the G290 FAT II truly shines. The roasted birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, Ergo-V neck profile, and compound radius (12″–15.75″) work together to make chording effortless in the lower register and string bending smooth and controlled higher up the neck. Add locking tuners, a Black TUSQ nut, and a spoke-nut truss rod, and you have a guitar built for precision, reliability, and long sessions on stage or in the studio.

Key Features

• Lightweight alder body with flamed maple top for punchy, articulate tone

• Voiced Tone VTH-77 humbuckers deliver modern output with excellent clean-up

• Custom 5-way super switch wiring for glassy single-coil and full humbucker tones

• Roasted maple neck & fingerboard with luxurious feel and enhanced stability

• Compound radius (12″–15.75″) for comfortable chords and effortless lead work

• Ergo-V neck profile designed for comfort across the entire neck

• Cort CFA-III tremolo with steel block and saddles for sustain and tuning stability

• Staggered locking tuners & Black TUSQ nut for fast string changes and reliable tuning

Who’s It For?

The Cort G290 FAT II is ideal for players who want a single guitar that can handle modern high-gain tones, classic rock grit, and sparkling cleans without compromise. Whether you’re a gigging guitarist, session player, or serious enthusiast looking for premium features and exceptional playability, the G290 FAT II delivers professional performance and versatility in a refined, modern package.

Tech Specs

Body

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Body Material: Alder
• Top Material: Flamed Maple
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648mm)
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colors: Trans Black Burst (TBB), Antique Violin Burst (AVB)

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape: Ergo V Neck Profile
• Neck Thickness: 1F : 21mm, 12F : 23mm
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® Black TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1 21/32″ (42mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable with Spoke-nut
• Tuning Machines: Cort® Staggered Locking Tuners

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″–15.75″ Compound Radius (R305~400)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
• Inlay: Black Dots with Luminous Side Dots

Electronics

• Configuration: HH
• Pickups: Cort® Voiced Tone VTH77 Pickup Set
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-Way Super Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Cort® CFA-III Tremolo
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL120 (.009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042)
• Hardware Finish: Chrome