Cort KX 500 Etched Black

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Cort KX 500 Etched Black

Cort

KX 500 Etched Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 484263
Brand: Cort
Model: KX 500 Etched Black
Price: $823.90

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The Cort KX 500 Etched Black is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. The Fluence pickups are a real highlight, providing a huge range of tones, and the neck profile is exceptionally comfortable. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a modern, versatile ST-style guitar with a refined feel and premium components without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Cort KX 500 Etched Black
  • Electric Guitar
  • Top: Ash
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple / Amaranth
  • Fretboard: Macassar ebony
  • Fretboard radius: 400 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
  • Active electronics
  • 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
  • Controls with push / pull function for Voice1 / 2 and coil split
  • 3-Way switch
  • Clamping machine heads
  • Hardtail bridge with individual string saddles
  • String guidance through the body
  • Black nickel hardware
  • Strings: Daddario EXL120 Nickel Wound .009 - .042
  • Colour: Etched Black
PROS
  • • Ash top delivers a bright, articulate resonance with excellent sustain
  • • Fishman Fluence pickups offer versatile tones, from modern high-gain to clean jazz
  • • Macassar ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience
  • • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel and easy adjustability
CONS
  • • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly darker overall tone, limiting some high-gain versatility
  • • Etched black finish, while striking, may show fingerprints and smudges easily
  • • Hardtail bridge, while stable, lacks the tremolo options preferred by some players

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Key Features

Body Material Ash top, Mahogany body
Neck Material Maple/Amaranth 3-piece
Fingerboard Macassar ebony
Pickups Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (Active)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24
Bridge Hardtail with individual string saddles
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fluence pickups are active, meaning they require power (supplied by the guitar) which results in a higher output and a more consistent tone, often with less noise.
Not necessarily; bolt-on necks offer a snappier feel and easier access for adjustments, and Cort’s construction is very well-executed, delivering excellent stability and resonance.
While visually stunning, the etched finish is more porous than a gloss finish, so it’s best to protect it with a quality polish and be mindful of fingerprints and abrasions.

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