Cort KX500 Pale Moon is a masterpiece of woodcraft and high-gain engineering.
In the world of modern metal, players are no longer satisfied with just "black and pointy" guitars. We want instruments that look as sophisticated as they sound. The Cort KX500 Pale Moon is the answer to that demand—a guitar that looks like a custom-shop boutique build but is voiced for the most aggressive musical styles on the planet.
The Cort KX Series has long been the gold standard for performance-heavy guitars, and the KX500 Pale Moon is the absolute pinnacle of that evolution. Combining exotic materials with legendary electronics, it is designed for the player who refuses to compromise on style or substance.
This is not just another addition to the KX Series; it is the flagship. If you have been searching for a guitar that combines natural, exotic beauty with the surgical precision required for modern technical playing, your search ends here.
We are thrilled to announce that the stunning Cort KX500 Pale Moon is coming soon to the Guitarlicious store!
What's So Speacial About Cort KX500 Pale Moon
Exotic Pale Moon Ebony Top
The centerpiece of this guitar is its high-contrast Pale Moon Ebony top. This wood is prized for its unique, "marble-like" grain, ensuring that every single guitar has its own distinct visual identity.
The Power of Seymour Duncan®
Loaded with the iconic Nazgûl and Sentient pickup set. This combination is the industry standard for modern metal, providing a perfect balance between crushing distortion and articulate, glass-like cleans.
Built for Extreme Playability
Featuring a 5-piece Roasted Maple and Walnut neck and Stainless Steel Frets, this guitar is built to withstand the most aggressive playing styles while remaining smooth and lightning-fast.
Stage-Ready Hardware
From the high-quality Cort® Staggered Locking Tuners to the string-through-body bridge, every component is chosen to provide maximum tuning stability and sustain.
Cort KX500 Pale Moon
The Cort KX500 Pale Moon is a performance-focused masterpiece that brings boutique-level features to the serious performer. It is a guitar that sounds as mean as it looks.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Mahogany Body with Pale Moon Ebony Top: Provides a deep, resonant foundation with a striking visual finish.
- 5pc Roasted Maple & Walnut Neck: The roasting process removes moisture, resulting in a neck that is incredibly stable and resistant to the humidity changes common in Malaysia.
- Macassar Ebony Fingerboard: A dense, dark wood that adds "snap" to your tone and feels incredibly smooth under the fingers.
- Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl & Sentient Pickups: A high-output bridge pickup for soul-crushing riffs paired with a neck pickup that delivers fluid, singing leads.
- Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets: These frets are nearly immune to wear and tear, ensuring your guitar stays in peak playing condition for years.
- Luminlay Side Dots: Glow-in-the-dark side markers make it easy to navigate the fretboard on even the darkest stages.
KX500 Family: KX500 Pale Moon vs. KX500 Etched
While both models represent the top tier of the KX series, they cater to different sonic and aesthetic preferences:
The KX500 Etched is built for the "modern-tech" player. It utilizes active Fishman® Fluence Modern pickups, offering multiple voices and a noiseless high-output signal. Aesthetically, it uses a sandblasted Ash Burl top for a dark, textured look, whereas the Pale Moon focuses on the natural, high-contrast beauty of exotic ebony.
The KX500 Pale Moon, by contrast, is the choice for the "organic" metal player. It features passive Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl and Sentient pickups, which provide a more raw, punchy, and dynamic response. It also features an upgrade to Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets, offering superior durability and a smoother feel for string bends compared to the standard nickel frets.
Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for the official launch date and pre-order information. This is a highly sought-after model, and we don't expect it to stay on the shelves for long!
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