The Cort KX500EBK is the Etched Black flagship of Cort’s KX Series, engineered for modern players who demand striking aesthetics, premium build, and a sonic toolkit that covers everything from djent metal to progressive rock. This is a guitar that speaks with clarity, aggression, and refined warmth in equal measure.

• Ash burl top on a mahogany body delivers a bright, sparkling top end with a punchy midrange, while the warm, thick Mahogany foundation provides depth and sustain for both fierce rhythms and soaring leads.
• Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups offer quiet, articulate tone with reliable response, removing hum and inductance issues that plague traditional wound pickups—so your dynamics stay pure, musical, and consistent at any stage volume.
• Strings-through-body hardtail bridge enhances sustain and resonance through the mahogany body, giving you tight attack and expressive feedback for heavy riffing and lush sustain on longer notes.
• Spoke Nut Hotrod truss rod improves neck stability and makes neck-bow adjustments smooth and precise, keeping your setup dependable through long rehearsals and demanding gigs.
• 5-piece Maple and Purple Heart neck combines rigidity and tonal focus with a responsive, articulate attack that complements the body’s acoustic resonance for a well-rounded, modern voice.

Details: Part Number KX500EBK • Model KX500EBK • Color Etched Black • Item Condition: New • EAN: 8809625365172

Built for modern versatility

Whether you’re bending into djent rhythms, shredding aggressive modern metal, or carving intricate prog textures, this guitar is designed to adapt. The combination of ash burl top, mahogany body, and Fluence Modern Humbuckers gives you:

• Clean, glassy cleans with chime and clarity
• Crunchy, articulate high-gain tones with tight low-end focus
• Dynamic palm-muted chugging and soaring lead lines without tone loss

Why this guitar stands apart

Unlike standard wired pickups, Fluence Modern Humbuckers deliver a silent, responsive signal with a broad tonal palette. The ash burl top adds brightness and sparkle that cuts through crowded mix while the mahogany body anchors the sound with warmth and body. The strings-through-body design maximizes sustain, and the 5-piece Maple/Purple Heart neck provides a resilient, precise playing feel that stays consistent session after session.

Who this is for

This is for players who demand high-end aesthetics, meticulous construction, and a single instrument capable of covering multiple genres. It’s ideal for modern metal players chasing tight, aggressive rhythm tones; prog players seeking clarity and precision across complex parts; and players who want a reliable, stage-ready instrument that performs just as well in studio recordings.

Practical tips for getting the most from the KX500EBK

• Experiment with pickup tones to dial in a balance between brightness and warmth—the Fluence system keeps the signal clean across gain ranges, so you can push your amp harder without introducing noise.
• Take advantage of the strings-through-body design for extended sustain during long-held notes or expressive lead lines.
• Regular truss-rod checks with the spoke-nut system help maintain consistent neck relief, especially when switching between studio humidity and on-the-road environments.