Cort KX508MS Mariana Blue Burst
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The KX Series: Cort's DNA Serving Modern Guitarists
For over 60 years, Cort has developed guitars known for their excellent value. The KX series follows this philosophy with a modern aesthetic, a proven double cutaway design, and features tailored for demanding styles. The KX508MS takes the concept further with its 8 strings and fanned frets, a deliberate choice for guitarists seeking precision and comfort across the entire range.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The Cort KX508MS is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to explore low tunings, tight rhythms, and modern arrangements. It excels in metal, extreme metal, djent, prog, and any music where clarity in the lows and tuning stability are essential, without sacrificing access to solos in the high register.
Sound
Its lightweight ash body delivers a dynamic response, with firm lows and a strong attack, ideal for clear palm mutes and complex chords. The figured poplar top enhances the "high-end" look and completes the instrument's overall balance. The 5-piece bolt-on maple and purpleheart neck promotes precise attack and a more direct tone, while the ebony fingerboard adds clarity and bite, highly appreciated in high-gain settings. On the amplification side, the two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers provide a powerful and articulate signal, with excellent note separation across 8 strings. The volume, tone, and 3-position selector controls allow quick switching from massive riffs to sharper leads.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original gauge and balance, opt for a set of D'Addario EXL 120-8 strings (same setup as specified for this model).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Category | ST | Body | Ash |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 8 | Color | Blue |
| Top | Poplar | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Nickel |
| Model | KX508MS | Tuners | locking staggered |
| Number of strings | 8 | Hardware finish | black nickel |
| Neck | bolt-on | Pickups | 2 Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers |
| Neck construction | 5-piece maple and purpleheart | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Frets | 24 fanned frets | Selector | 3-position |
| Bridge | individual saddles with string-through-body | Finish | M. Blue Burst |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Cort KX508MS suitable for djent and modern metal?
Its 8 strings, 24 fanned frets, and two Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers meet the needs of djent, extreme metal, and prog. The lightweight ash body provides tight lows and a defined attack for precise rhythm playing.
What pickups are equipped on this 8-string guitar?
The HH configuration features two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers. The active electronics include volume, tone, and a three-way selector switch.
What is the purpose of the fanned frets on this model?
The 24 fanned frets are designed to offer precision and comfort across the full 8-string range. This design supports low tunings while maintaining access to the higher registers.
What type of bridge does the KX508MS Mariana Blue Burst have?
The fixed bridge uses individual saddles with through-body stringing. Staggered locking tuners complete this setup, focusing on tuning stability.
What strings should be used on this Cort 8-string?
The D’Addario EXL 120-8 set is recommended, installed as specified for the instrument.
