Flip the Switch: Cort X300 Flip Blue Review– The ₹35,000 Metal Monster That Looks and Plays Like ₹80,000

Farman
Nov 27
4 min read

Some guitars look expensive. Some guitars play expensive. The Cort X300 Flip Blue does both — and then asks only ₹35,000 for the privilege.

Released in late 2024, the X300 Flip Blue is Cort’s boldest statement yet in the affordable high-performance category. With a flamed maple veneer over basswood, EMG Retro Active Super77 pickups, a roasted maple neck, and a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, it borrows DNA from guitars twice its price. The standout feature, however, is the Flip Blue finish — a colour-shifting mirror coat that moves between deep ocean teal and violet-purple depending on the light. In India, where metal and progressive players are constantly hunting for stage-ready instruments under budget constraints, the X300 has quickly become a quiet legend.

In this 2500-word review, we’ll examine its design, playability, tone, build quality, and real-world performance to understand why the X300 Flip Blue is one of the smartest purchases a serious guitarist can make in 2025.

Electric guitar back view with a wood neck and a glossy purple-green body. Black hardware contrasts sharply against the vibrant colors.

Design & Aesthetics - Cort X300 Flip Blue Review

The X300 follows Cort’s X Series template: a super-strat shape with sharp horns, deep cutaways, and an aggressively sculpted body. The star of the show is the flamed maple veneer finished in a high-gloss colour-flip paint that genuinely shifts hue under stage lights. Black hardware, a matching painted headstock, and a mirrored pickguard complete the stealth-luxury look.

The body is basswood — light, resonant, and cost-effective — topped with a thin but convincing flame maple cap. Total weight sits at a comfortable 3.6 kg, making it ideal for long gigs without shoulder fatigue.

Specification	Detail
Body	Basswood + flamed maple veneer
Neck	Roasted maple, bolt-on
Fretboard	Rosewood, 15.75" radius
Frets	24 stainless steel
Scale length	25.5"
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Pickups	EMG Retro Active Super77 (H-H)
Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch
Finish	Flip Blue (colour-shift)

The roasted maple neck is a genuine highlight: darker, more stable, and smoother than standard maple, with a satin finish that feels fast from day one. Stainless steel frets promise years of trouble-free bends and zero wear.

Purple electric guitar with a sleek design, black pickups, and a whammy bar. It has a dark wood fretboard and is set against a white background.

Playability

The neck profile is a modern C-shape — thin enough for speed, substantial enough for chord comfort. Combined with the compound radius and stainless frets, lead work in the upper registers feels effortless. The heel joint is sculpted for easy access to the highest frets, and the cutaways are deep enough for thumb-over chord voicings or sweep picking without obstruction.

The Floyd Rose 1000 is factory-set with excellent action and intonation. String changes are straightforward, and the bridge returns to pitch reliably after moderate dive bombs. For players in Drop C or lower tunings, the stability is outstanding.

Tone: EMG Super77 – Modern Metal, Vintage Soul

The EMG Retro Active Super77 set is the same pickup used in several high-end LTD and ESP models. The bridge unit delivers tight, aggressive ceramic punch perfect for djent, thrash, or modern metal, while the neck position retains clarity even in low tunings. A push-pull coil-split on the tone knob gives usable single-coil tones for cleaner passages.

Clean tones are surprisingly musical — warm and bell-like with the neck pickup split. Add moderate gain and the guitar sings with harmonic richness. At high gain, articulation remains exceptional; palm mutes are defined, and pinch harmonics leap out effortlessly.

Pickup Position	Character
Bridge	Tight, aggressive, high output
Neck	Thick, smooth, excellent clarity
Split	Vintage-inspired single coil

Build Quality & Reliability

Cort’s Indonesian factory has earned a reputation for consistent quality control. The Flip Blue finish is applied evenly with no runs or orange peel. Fretwork is excellent — no sharp ends, perfect levelling. The roasted neck shows no signs of movement despite Mumbai’s humidity swings. The Floyd Rose, often the weak point on budget guitars, performs flawlessly.

Close-up of a guitar with purple-to-green gradient, featuring dual EMG pickups and a black bridge. Focus on string details.

Who It’s For

Metal and progressive players on a budget
Intermediate to advanced guitarists upgrading from entry-level instruments
Live performers needing reliable tuning stability
Anyone who wants high-end aesthetics and components without the premium price tag

Minor Drawbacks

Basswood body lacks the midrange bite of alder or mahogany (subjective)
No hard case included
Coil-split tones are usable but not exceptional
Limited official colour options (Flip Blue is the standout)

Close-up of black guitar tuning pegs on a natural wood headstock, featuring RoHS compliant text, against a white background.

Verdict

Cort X300 Flip Blue Review: The Cort X300 Flip Blue is not merely a good guitar for the price — it is a genuinely excellent instrument that happens to cost ₹35,000. The combination of premium components (EMG pickups, roasted maple neck, stainless frets, Floyd Rose 1000) and striking aesthetics makes it feel like a custom shop build at a fraction of the cost.

For Indian guitarists who gig regularly, record at home, or simply want an instrument that looks and plays far above its pay grade, the X300 Flip Blue is one of the smartest purchases available in 2025.

Rating: 9.3 / 10

Where to buy (November 2025 prices) → Bajaao: ₹34,999 (with EMI) → Amazon India: ₹36,500

If you play modern metal, progressive rock, or anything requiring tuning stability and high-gain clarity, this is the guitar that lets you stop compromising.

The stage is waiting. And it’s never looked bluer.