Cort KX508 8 String Electric Guitar in Mariana Blue Burst

Delivering modern performance and tonal versatility, the KX508 Multi Scale II is built for players who demand precision, power, and expressive sound in every performance. Designed for today’s rock and metal musicians, it offers a refined playing experience that transitions effortlessly from aggressive high-gain tones to smooth, articulate cleans. Engineered for versatility and dynamic response, this guitar is a reliable choice for players seeking professional-grade sound and contemporary feel in one instrument.

Features

• Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups deliver high-output active tones and dynamic passive-style response for extreme versatility in rock and metal.
  
• Fishman® Fluence Modern humbucker set provides Voice 1 high-output aggression and Voice 2 organic, vintage-style dynamics for wide tonal flexibility.
  
• Push-pull controls on volume and tone knobs enable instant voice switching and coil-split functionality for expanded sound options.
  
• 3-way pickup selector combined with push-pull system unlocks multiple tonal combinations while maintaining simple operation.
  
• 8-string multi-scale design (26.5"–28") improves intonation, string tension balance, and low-end clarity for modern extended-range playing.
  
• Poplar burl top on okoume body delivers a striking premium aesthetic with a punchy, mid-focused tonal character.
  
• 5-piece maple and purple heart neck provides exceptional strength, stability, and enhanced sustain for heavy playing styles.
  
• Macassar ebony fingerboard ensures smooth feel, fast response, and articulate note definition.
  
• Individual hardtail bridge with string-through-body design maximizes sustain and improves resonance transfer.
  
• Cort staggered locking machineheads ensure strong tuning stability and reliable performance during aggressive playing.

Specifications 

General
Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 26.5"–28" Multi-Scale (673.5mm–712mm)
Strings: D’Addario® NYXL0980 (.009 .012 .016 .024 .032 .044 .060 .080)

Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Poplar Burl
Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
Color: Mariana Blue Burst (MBB)

Neck
Neck Material: 5-ply Maple & Purple Heart Laminated
Neck Shape: D Shape
Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: 19.5mm, 12th Fret: 21.5mm
Neck Finish: Matte

Fingerboard
Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
Inlay: Tear Drop with White Side Dots

Electronics
Configuration: HH
Pickups: Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Set
Controls: 1 Volume (Push-pull), 1 Tone (Push-pull), 3-Way Toggle Switch
Special: Volume Push-pull: Voice 1 (Push), Voice 2 (Pull)
Special: Tone Push-pull: Humbucker (Push), Coil-split (Pull)

Hardware
Nut Material: Black PPS
Nut Width: 2 7/32" (56.5mm)
Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable with Spoke-nut
Tuning Machines: Cort® Locking Tuners
Bridge: Individual Bridge with String Thru Body
Hardware Finish: Black Nickel