Product Detail
The Cort KX500 Etched Black Electric Guitar is crafted for modern players who desire professional - grade looks, components, and the versatility to play various genres such as djent metal, modern rock, and prog. Its mahogany body features a gorgeous and unique ash burl top. This combination creates a deep, 3 - D 'etched' appearance and a bright, punchy midrange tone that pairs well with the warm mahogany body. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers offer clear, noise - free sound with a wide range of tones, from high - output aggression to warm passivity. A push/pull knob system on the volume and tone controls, along with a 3 - way pickup selector, makes it easy to adjust tones and expand your sonic options. Built for top - notch performance, the hardtail bridge with string - thru - body design boosts sustain and resonance. The Macassar Ebony fingerboard with Raindrop inlays looks sleek, feels comfortable to play, and produces rich sound with clear highs. Locking machine heads ensure great tuning stability and quick string changes. The 5 - piece maple and purpleheart neck provides strength, stability, and a focused tone that blends smoothly with the guitar's body resonance. The KX500 Etched's modern design is rounded off with a sleek 'Next Gen' Cort logo that matches the bold styling of the whole KX Series. In a nutshell, it's a feature - loaded electric guitar perfect for modern guitarists seeking great playability, tonal variety, and an eye - catching look. Technical Specifications: Construction - Bolt - On; Body - Mahogany; Top - Ash Burl (Sand Blasted); Neck - 5 pcs Maple & Purpleheart; Fretboard - Macassar Ebony, Radius: 15.75'(400㎜); Frets - 24; Scale - 25.5'(648㎜); Tuners - Cort® Staggered Locking Machineheads; Bridge - Single Hardtail bridge with String Thru Body; Pickups - Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker; Electronics - 1 Volume (P.P.) & 1 Tone (P.P.), 3 Way Pickup Selector; Hardware - Black Nickel; Strings - D'Addario® EXL 110.
Using your Cort KX500 Etched Black Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, plug it into your amplifier. You can use the 3 - way pickup selector to choose different pickup combinations and get various sounds. The push/pull knobs on the volume and tone controls let you adjust the tone easily. For different music styles, just play around with these controls to find the right sound. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Wipe the strings with a soft cloth after each use to keep them clean and extend their lifespan. If you need to change the strings, the locking machine heads make it quick and easy. Just loosen the strings, remove the old ones, and install the new D'Addario® EXL 110 strings. Make sure to tune your guitar regularly to keep it in good playing condition. Also, be gentle when handling the guitar to avoid any damage to the beautiful ash burl top or other parts.