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.and 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.
The lightweight Swamp Ash body delivers plenty of punchy high-mids while Poplar Burl's unique aesthetic adds a cool visual touch. The Madagascan Ebony Fretboard and 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. To top it all off, its' 26.5-28 scale length you 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.
CONSTRUCTION | Bolt-On |
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CUTAWAY | Double Cutaway |
BODY | Poplar Burl Top on Swamp Ash Body |
NECK | 5pcs Maple & Purple Heart |
FRETBOARD | Macassar Ebony(400? Radius) |
FRETS | 24 |
SCALE | 26.5-28"(673-711?) Multi-Scale |
INLAY | Teardrop |
TUNERS | Cort® Staggered Locking Machineheads |
BRIDGE | Single Hardtail w/ String-Thru Body |
PICKUPS | Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Set |
ELECTRONICS | 1 Volume & 1 Tone 3 Way Toggle Switch |
HARDWARE | Black Nickel |
STRINGS | D'Addario® EXL120-8 |