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The Cort X500 Menace Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Black Satin is an electric guitar from Cort's X Series family, a fast-playing double-cutaway rock and metal line. Key ingredients: a Hard Maple 15T top, Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgul, a 25.5″ (648mm) scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort X500 Menace Multi-Scale?
| Construction | Neck-Thru |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Top | Hard Maple 15T |
| Neck | Maple, Purple heart & Panga Panga 7-ply Laminated |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″-15.75″ Compound Radius (R305~400) |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fret Type | Jumbo (2.9×1.4), Nickel Silver |
| Scale Length | 25.5″ (648mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16″ (43mm) |
| Nut | Locking Nut |
| Inlay | None with White Side Dots |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgul |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Tone, 3-Way Blade Switch |
| Bridge | FloydRose® 1000 Series Tremolo |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the X500 Menace Multi-Scale Have?
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgul |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Tone, 3-Way Blade Switch |
Connection is a standard 1/4 inch output jack, so it works with any instrument cable, amp, or audio interface.
Key Features
- Neck-Thru construction: the backbone of how this instrument feels and sustains.
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgul.
- Bridge: FloydRose® 1000 Series Tremolo.
- Neck: Maple, Purple heart & Panga Panga 7-ply Laminated, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the X500 Menace Multi-Scale For?
This is a professional instrument for players who demand premium pickups, advanced hardware, and tour-grade tuning stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What top does the X500 Menace Multi-Scale use?
It uses a Hard Maple 15T.
Can I plug the X500 Menace Multi-Scale into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Seymour Duncan® Sentient & Nazgul and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the X500 Menace Multi-Scale use?
The scale length is 25.5″ (648mm).
Does the X500 Menace Multi-Scale come with a case?
A case is not included as standard. We can bundle a properly fitted case or gig bag, just ask before checkout.
Is the X500 Menace Multi-Scale good for beginners?
It is built for experienced hands, but nothing stops a motivated beginner from learning on a serious instrument.
Need help choosing? Contact us and talk it through with a real player before you buy.