Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst

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Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst

Cort

KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst

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Product Info

Article Number: 539947
Brand: Cort
Model: KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst
Price: $988.90

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This Cort KX508MS II is a seriously impressive 8-string for the price. The multiscale design really shines, making those low strings playable and in tune, while the Fluence pickups give you a huge range of tones. It's perfect for progressive metal players or anyone wanting a modern, versatile 8-string experience without premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst
  • 8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • KX Series
  • Body: Okoume
  • Top: Poplar
  • Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/amaranth
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Fretboard inlays: Teardrops
  • Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
  • Nut width: 56.5 mm (2.22")
  • Scale: 673 - 711 mm / 26.5" - 28" Multiscale scale length
  • 24 Fanned frets
  • 2 Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • Hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
  • Locking machine heads
  • Hardware: Black
  • Strings: D'Addarío NYXL0980
  • Colour: Marina Blue Burst
PROS
  • • Okoume/Poplar construction delivers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising warmth.
  • • Fishman Fluence Modern pickups offer incredible versatility – clean, crunchy, and high-gain.
  • • Multiscale design minimizes fret buzz and optimizes string tension across 8 strings.
  • • Bolt-on neck with amaranth provides snappy response and comfortable playability.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
  • • Hardtail bridge limits tremolo/vibrato options; a fixed design.
  • • The extended scale length may feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume top with Poplar back
Neck Material Maple/Amaranth 5-piece laminate
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers
Scale Length 673 - 711 mm (26.5in - 28in)
Frets 24 Fanned Frets
Bridge Hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It greatly improves intonation across the extended range, minimizing the need for complex adjustments and ensuring a more consistent feel.
They are designed with a discrete layout, but direct modifications like coil splitting require a specific controller or wiring harness, not a simple switch.
The neck profile is a modern 'C' shape, thinner than some of Cort's vintage-inspired necks, providing a comfortable and fast playing experience for longer sessions.

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