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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

The Cort KX500 Etched Black is a modern performance guitar built for players who demand precision, versatility, and aggressive styling. Its mahogany body topped with striking ash burl provides a resonant foundation with rich sustain and visual impact, while the five-piece maple and purpleheart neck delivers exceptional stability and a fast, comfortable playing experience. Equipped with a set of Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, the KX500 offers a wide range of professional-grade tones, from articulate cleans to crushing high-gain sounds, with multiple voicings and coil-splitting available via the push/pull controls. The Macassar ebony fingerboard, locking tuners, string-through hardtail bridge, and 24-fret design further enhance its playability and reliability. Finished in a distinctive open-pore Etched Black finish, the KX500 is a sleek, versatile instrument that blends contemporary features with serious tonal flexibility.

From Other (Miscellanous Used/Vintage/Consign)

For modern players who seek top-tier aesthetics, parts and materials in a guitar that can cover multiple genres, from djent metal to modern to prog rock. Inspired from the already popular KX508MS and KX500MS, the new KX500 Etched Black is the new flagship model of the KX Series in conventional 6-string setup, equipped w/ Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers that are gaining popularity among serious players for its versatility.

Construction
Bolt-On
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Ash Burl
Scale Length
25.5″ (648mm)
Neck Material
Maple & Purpleheart 5-ply Laminated
Neck Shape
D Shape
Neck Thickness
1F : 19.5mm, 12F : 21.5mm
Fingerboard Material
Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
15.75″ (R400)
Number of Frets
24 Frets
Fret Type
Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
Inlay
Tear Drop with White Side Dots
Nut Material
Black PPS
Nut Width
1 11/16″ (43mm)
Truss Rod
Two-way Adjustable with Spoke-nut
Tuning Machines
Cort® Locking Tuners
Bridge
Hardtail Bridge with String-Thru Body
Configuration
HH
Pickups
Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickup Set
Electronics
1-Volume, 1-Tone, 3-Way Switch
Hardware
Black Nickel
Neck Finish
Matte
Body Finish
Matte (Open Pore)
Colors
Etched Black (EBK)
Special
Volume Push-pull : Voice 1 (Push), Voice 2 (Pull), Tone Push-pull : Humbucker (Push), Coil-split (Pull)
Case
Gig Bag
Weight
7lbs 2oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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