The Cort X500 Menace Multi-Scale 6-string Electric Guitar, Black Satin is a dark and aggressive makeover of the iconic X500, designed specifically for metal and extreme music guitarists. This shred machine boasts a tonally-monstrous feature set, all wrapped in a menacing aesthetic.

The X500 Menace features a classic combination of mahogany body with a maple top for thick, warm, rich, and cutting tones with exceptional sustain. Neck-thru-body construction offers unmatched sustain, focused midrange, and rock-solid stability for high-speed playing. High-output passive Seymour Duncan® Sentient and Nazgul pickups deliver brutal chugs, articulate leads, and pristine cleans, while a Floyd Rose® 1000 Series tremolo system provides divebombs, squeals, and expressive vibrato with perfect tuning stability.

An ebony fingerboard offers jet black beauty and a smooth feel for effortless playing, while a 7-piece maple/purple heart/panga panga neck provides unparalleled stability and a smooth surface for shredding. The compound radius fingerboard (12"-15.75") facilitates effortless transitions between chording and high-speed soloing, and a reverse headstock adds an unconventional and mean aesthetic to the menacing look. With simple controls featuring 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 3-way pickup selector, the X500 Menace allows guitarists to focus on their music.

The Cort X500 Menace is the perfect weapon for guitarists who demand aggressive tone, exceptional playability, and a menacing stage presence.

Technical Specifications

Construction
Neck-Thru
Body
Mahogany
Nut Width
1 11/16" (43㎜)
Top
Solid Maple
Neck
7pcs Maple, Purple heart & Panga Panga
Fretboard
Ebony
Radius: Compound Radius(12"-15.75")
Frets
24
Scale
25.5" (648㎜)
Tuners
Die-Cast
Bridge
FloydRose® 1000 Series Tremolo
Pickups
Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgûl
Electronics
1 Volume & 1 Tone, 3 Way Switch
Hardware
Black
Strings
D'Addario® EXL120