Cort's new KX500 Etched guitars are the new flagship models of the KX Series. They come equipped with Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers that offer a world of tonal variety at your fingertips.
You can watch singer/songwriter/guitarist Ayla Tesler-Mabe demonstrate its sonic capabilities in the video above.
The KX500 features a gorgeous ash burl top on a rich, resonant mahogany body.
Ash burl is an exotic wood that boasts a deep, 3-dimensional look Cort refers to as “etched”. The wood’s sonic character is brilliant and sparkling with a solid punchy midrange, making it an excellent choice to pair with the mahogany body.
The Cort KX500 also features volume and tone push/pull knobs with a 3 way pickup selector to utilize the full potential of the Fishman set. The push/pull on the volume knob switches between Voicing 1 and Voicing 2, while the push/pull on the tone knob features either the full humbucker voice or a coil-split.
Another impressive feature of the KX500 is its Macassar Ebony fretboard, which is similar to rosewood in both looks and sound, producing a deep rich resonance with warm yet cutting highs.
The new “Raindrop” fingerboard inlay, designed specifically for this model, provides another subtle, but distinctive visual touch. The 5-piece maple and purpleheart neck, meanwhile, offers stability and a focused sound, as well as complimentary aesthetic.
To check out the Cort KX500 for yourself, step right this way.
