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Cort Unveils the X700 Mutility II

Cort Unveils the X700 Mutility II

Cort Guitars debuts the latest evolution of their X series electric guitars, the Mutility II.


Named for its ā€œmultiple utilityā€, the Mutility II brings multi-scale performance, ergonomic design, and improved features. Those improvements include new scale lengths and swapping out the old 3-way selector switch to a 5-way for increased sonic versatility.

Available in either Tactical Gray or Military Beige finishes, the sleek double cutaway body is the first sign that this guitar is built for ease of play, performance, and comfort. The deep, ergonomic contours make for an extremely comfortable playing experience. Made of American basswood, the body provides the ideal warmth and fullness needed for a wide variety of musical genres. The second sign of this being one serious guitar is the multi-scale bolt-on neck. The new 25.0ā€ ā€“ 25.5ā€, multi-scale neck is made of a 5pc roasted maple and walnut laminate for improved resonance and durability. A much more comfortable improvement over the previous 24.75ā€ ā€“ 25.2ā€ layout. The 15.75ā€ radius, roasted maple fretboard has 24 stainless steel frets, a 1 11/16ā€ Graph TechĀ® Black TUSQ nut, and Luminlay side dots for easy play and navigation. A six inline, tilt back headstock improves the guitars sustain and completes the overall, aero look and feel of the guitar.

The heart of this guitar is the Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern humbuckers. Featuring black nickel blades, these humbuckers deliver powerful, precise tones suitable for any genre. A single master volume knob controls overall output while a push/pull tone control combines with an upgraded 5-way selector switch to provide players with a variety of tones to accommodate most any musical endeavor. Each string has its own individual hardtail bridge and saddle which feeds through the body for precise intonation, improved sustain, and greater articulation. At the headstock, each string is anchored by the Cort staggered locking tuners.

A set of Dā€™Addario EXL110 strings, a spoke nut hotrod truss rod, and a gig bag complete this guitar, making it suitable for all playing styles, at all playing levels, in any imaginable environment.

For more information, please visit the NAMM Booth 5102 or online at www.CortGuitars.com

Street Price: $1399.99 USD.

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