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Cort KX508MS Mark I (mariana blue burst)

8-String Electric Guitar
  • Cort KX508MS Mark I (mariana blue burst)
CHF 855.00
MSRP: CHF 1100.00
Free delivery in Switzerland

Description

  • POPLAR BURL TOP ON SWAMP ASH BODY

    Lightweight Swamp Ash body delivers plenty of punchy high-mids while Poplar Burl's unique aesthetic adds a cool visual touch.

  • FISHMAN® FLUENCE MODERN HUMBUCKER SET

    Push-pull pots facilitate coil-tap for single-coil sounds as well as Fishman®'s Voice1 for the modern active high output humbucker tone and Voice2 for a passive type of organic feel with increased vintage-like dynamics and response whilst maintaining high output for warm and rich distortion or clean sounds.

  • INDIVIDUAL HARDTAIL WITH STRING-THRU BODY

    Individual hardtail bridge unit for each string that feeds through the body results in greatly improved sustain, superb string separation for greater articulation and precise intonation.

  • 1 Volume & 1 Tone Push/Pull Knob with 3 Way Pickup Selector

    While maintaining a simple look, the ingenious push/pull function on both the volume and tone knob in combination with 3 way pickup selector unleashes the full potential of the Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker set on KX508 Multi-Scale. - Volume Knob Push/Pull: Voice1/Voice2 - Tone Knob Push/Pull: Full Humbucker/Coil-Split

  • 26.5-28″ SCALE

    Get tight and punchy low-end for the low-B and low-F# strings with the extended scale length while maintaining the familiar feel and tension on the treble strings for speedy runs and string-bending.

  • MACASSAR EBONY FINGERBOARD

    An ideal wood for high-gain applications, Macassar Ebony provides a cutting high-end to get your playing heard through the dense mix as well as fast and smooth playability.

  • 5PC MAPLE & PURPLE HEART NECK

    The 5-piece Maple and Purple Heart neck not only provides strength and stability but a strong and focused sound in conjunction with the body’s acoustic resonance. 

  • Cort® STAGGERED LOCKING MACHINEHEADS

    The deluxe locking machine heads offer precise and reliable tuning as well as easier and quicker string changes.

  • SPOKE NUT HOTROD TRUSSROD

    The spoke nut hotrod truss rod improves neck stability as well as ease of neck bow adjustment.

  • 56.5㎜ (2 7/32“) NUT WIDTH

    The 56.5㎜(2 7/32”) nut width is surprisingly comfortable for an 8-string guitar and even suit players with small hands.

The first multi-scale 8-string guitar from Cort®, the new KX508MS features the highly regarded Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups to provide a variety of great sounds for the modern rock player. The acclaimed Fishman® Fluence pickups provide the best of both active and passive worlds in terms of sound and feel. Whether it's brutal modern metal distortion or sweet clean vintage-like tones, the Fluence Modern pickups offer versatility as well as superb guitar tones for days.

Attributes

Key attributes
Pickup Type

H=Humbucker Pickup,
S=Single Coil Pickup,
P=P90 Pickup

HH
Colour Custom Design
Body Shape 8 Strings
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Body Material Ash
Body
Guitar Construction Solid Body
Orientation Right-Handed
Top Material Poplar
Neck
Fingerboard Radius 15.75"
Neck Material Maple
Guitar Scale Multiple"
Number of Frets 24
Fret Size Jumbo
Hardware
Bridge Type Hard Tail
Hardware Finish Black
String Gauge .009"
Tuning Machines Locking Tuning Machines
Coil Split Yes
Including Bag Not included
8-String Electric Guitar attributes
Guitar Finish Custom
Product Details
Product Number 244498
Brand Cort
Category 8-String Electric Guitar
Relevancy rank 2 of 21
Date June 2023

Properties

- Construction: Bolted on
- Cutaway: Double cutaway
- Body Back/Sides: Swamp Ash or Sassafras
- Body Top: Poplar Burl
- Neck: 5-Pieces Maple & Purple Heart
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony (400mm radius)
- Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 26.5-28"(673-711mm) Multi Scale
- Inlays: Teardrop
- Tuning Mechanics: Cort® Staggered Locking Machine Heads
- Bridge: Individual Hardtail w/ String-Thru Body
- Pickup: Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Set
- Controls: 1 Volume (P.P.) & 1 Tone (P.P.), 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL120-8

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