Cort Guitar KX500MS

The Cort KX500MS is the flagship model of Cort’s KX Series, a 7-string electric guitar featuring a multi-scale (fanned fret) neck for enhanced playability and tonal clarity, particularly for low tunings. Crafted for modern players, it combines boutique-level materials, aggressive aesthetics, and versatile tone, making it ideal for genres like djent, metal, and progressive rock. It’s available in finishes like Star Dust Green and Star Dust Black, with a striking poplar burl top.

High-Quality Performance

The KX500MS is designed for tonal power and precision:

• Body: Swamp ash with a poplar burl top, delivering a bright, resonant tone with a punchy midrange and clear highs. The poplar burl adds a visually stunning, unique grain pattern.
• Pickups: Equipped with two EMG® 707 active soapbar humbuckers, mounted at an angle to complement the multi-scale design. These pickups provide high-output, articulate tones with tight lows and clear highs, ideal for heavy riffs and shredding leads.
• Multi-Scale Neck: Features a 25.5”–27” (648–685 mm) multi-scale neck, optimizing string tension for low tunings (e.g., Low B or A). The longer scale on lower strings enhances clarity and punch, while the shorter scale on higher strings facilitates easier bends.
• Neck Construction: 5-piece maple and purple heart (amaranth) neck for strength, stability, and a strong, focused sound. The bolt-on design enhances note clarity.
• Fingerboard: Macassar ebony with a 15.75” (400 mm) radius, 24 frets, and no inlays for a sleek, modern look. Ebony contributes a deep, rich tone with sweet, cutting highs.
• Bridge: Single hardtail bridge with string-through-body design, featuring individual saddles for each string to maximize sustain and intonation accuracy.
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way toggle switch for straightforward tonal versatility.

Reviews from MusicRadar highlight its “crushing metal tones” and “super-fast playability,” noting its ability to handle low-tuned chugs and articulate lead tones []. The multi-scale design is praised for maintaining string tension and clarity, though some players may need an adjustment period for the fanned fretboard [].

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Star Dust Green or Star Dust Black, both with eye-catching poplar burl tops and a gloss finish [].
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, depending on wood density, ensuring comfort for extended play.
• Hardware: Black nickel, including Cort® locking machine heads for superb tuning stability and quick string changes.
• Build Quality: Features a spoke nut hotrod truss rod for precise neck adjustments and stability, paired with a discrete heel for improved upper-fret access.

Backed by Cort’s warranty (typically 2 years, verify with retailer), it’s built for durability. Available at retailers like nafiriguitar.com, Muziker, and Guitarpark, with prices ranging from ~$700–$900 USD, though availability may vary due to its specialized design [,].

Key Performance Features

• Body: Swamp ash with poplar burl top, gloss finish
• Pickups: 2x EMG® 707 active humbuckers
• Neck: 5-piece maple/purple heart, bolt-on, Modern “C” profile
• Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, 15.75” radius, 24 frets, no inlays
• Scale Length: Multi-scale 25.5”–27” (648–685 mm)
• Bridge: Single hardtail, string-through-body, individual saddles
• Tuners: Cort® locking machine heads
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way toggle switch
• Hardware: Black nickel
• Warranty: Typically 2 years (verify with retailer)

Notes

• Availability: Available at nafiriguitar.com [], Muziker [], and Guitarpark []; check Reverb or eBay for used units (~$600–$800 USD). Contact Australian retailers like Store DJ or Mannys Music (1300 858 394) for stock updates, as the KX500MS is a niche model [].
• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and bridge saddles for optimal multi-scale performance; use heavier gauge strings (e.g., 10–56 or 11–60) for low tunings. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in a hardshell case (not included, ~$100–$150 USD) to protect the poplar burl top; clean with a soft cloth and condition ebony fingerboard periodically.
• Compatibility: Works with high-gain amps (e.g., Mesa/Boogie, Peavey 6505) for metal tones; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleaner sounds. Test non-EMG pickups for tonal matching.
• Warranty: Verify with retailers like Muziker or nafiriguitar.com for warranty details []; register with Cort for support.
• Community Feedback: MusicRadar notes the KX500MS’s “fearsome” build for modern metal, though some players find the multi-scale neck takes adjustment []. Reddit users suggest it’s a great value compared to pricier brands like Ibanez or Jackson [].

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