Head to head
Cort G290 FAT II vs Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11Q
The short answer is that they sit in different price brackets ($500 - $1,000 against Under $300). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 25 rows that actually differ marked out.
G290 FAT II
Bright Blue Burst
Two humbuckers and a five-way switch — far more sounds than the layout suggests
JS Series Dinky JS11Q
Transparent Red, Austin Bazaar bundle without amplifier
The same JS11Q in red — but check what is in the box before you choose
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Score profile
Six editorial axes, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where the instrument gains ground.
- Cort G290 FAT II8.8
- Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11Q6.8
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| G290 FAT II | JS Series Dinky JS11Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cort | Jackson |
| Model | G290 FAT II | JS Series Dinky JS11Q |
| Finish | Bright Blue Burst | Transparent Red, Austin Bazaar bundle without amplifier |
| Instrument | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Fretline score | 8.8 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Value for money | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 5.0 / 5 (1) | — |
| Price | $500 - $1,000 | Under $300 |
| Type | Solidbody electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Body | G-series double-cutaway | Dinky solidbody |
| Body wood | Alder | Poplar |
| Top | Flamed maple veneer | Quilted art-grain veneer |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on | Bolt-on speed neck, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement |
| Neck wood | Roasted maple | Maple |
| Neck profile | Ergo-V | — |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Roasted maple | Amaranth |
| Radius | 12"-15.75" compound (R305-R400) | 12" (305 mm) |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Fret size | Medium-jumbo, nickel silver | Jumbo |
| Nut | Graph Tech Black TUSQ | Black plastic |
| Nut width | 1.65" (42 mm) | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Bridge | Cort CFA-III tremolo | Synchronised fulcrum tremolo |
| Tuners | Cort staggered locking | Die-cast |
| Neck pickup | Cort Voiced Tone VTH77 humbucker | Jackson high-output ceramic humbucking |
| Bridge pickup | Cort Voiced Tone VTH77 humbucker | Jackson high-output ceramic humbucking |
| Configuration | HH | HH |
| Electronics | Passive | Passive, ceramic magnets |
| Controls | Volume, tone | Volume, tone |
| Switching | Five-way super switch | 3-way toggle |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced, Professional | Beginner |
| Styles | Rock, Blues, Metal, Funk, Pop, Indie | Metal, Rock, Punk, Prog |
| In the box | — | Gig bag, Clip-on tuner, Strap, Instrument cable, Picks, Austin Bazaar instructional DVD |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish — never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from the specifications and our editorial scores for these two instruments only. It is not a general ranking.
Most versatile
Cort G290 FAT IIHighest editorial versatility score, backed by pickup layout and switching.
Most comfortable
Cort G290 FAT IIHighest editorial comfort score: neck profile, radius and body ergonomics.
Best for beginners
Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11QStrongest overall score among the instruments we rate as beginner-friendly.
Best for the studio
Cort G290 FAT IIBuild and tone scores combined, with credit for tuning-stability hardware that matters when tracking.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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