Cort G280 Select Chameleon Purple
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Cort
G280 Select Chameleon Purple
Product Info
Article Number:
561103
Brand:
Cort
Model:
G280 Select Chameleon Purple
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The G280 Select is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. It nails that classic Strat vibe with a modern twist, thanks to the upgraded tremolo and pickups. This is an excellent choice for players wanting a versatile, great-sounding instrument without the premium price tag – perfect for gigging musicians or students stepping up their game.
Product Description
- Cort G280 Select Chameleon Purple
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Top: flamed maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 12" - 15.75"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Cort Voiced Tone VTS-63 single coils (neck and middle) & 1 VTH-77 humbucker (bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch for pickup selection
- Cort CFAIII 2-point tremolo with steel block and steel plate
- Cort locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: D'Addarío EXL120 nickel wound .010 - .046
- Colour: Trans Chameleon Purple
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Flamed maple top adds visual flair and a touch of brightness to the sound.
- • Cort Voiced Tone pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and versatile range.
- • Steel block tremolo enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to standard versions.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard may feel slightly dry to some players; consider oiling.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck.
- • Chameleon Purple finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Cort VTS-63 Single Coils, 1 x Cort VTH-77 Humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Bridge
Cort CFAIII 2-Point Tremolo with Steel Block and Steel Plate
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cort CFAIII offers improved tuning stability with its steel block and plate, which is a noticeable upgrade over a standard Fender tremolo.
Yes, the pickups are standard Strat-style and easily replaceable; a wide range of aftermarket options are readily available.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, generally suitable for a wide range of hand sizes, though it's slightly thinner than some vintage-style necks.
