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Cort KX100 Metallic Ash

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Description

The Cort KX100 Metallic Ash is a sleek, modern solid body electric for players who want an easy playing, great sounding guitar without the fuss. Its double cutaway design, 24 frets and purposeful styling make it a smart choice for new guitarists who are serious about progress, as well as returning players wanting a dependable all-rounder for rock and contemporary styles. Finished in a striking Metallic Ash, it looks as bold as it feels, with a tidy control layout that keeps you focused on the music.

Built for comfort and clarity, the KX100 pairs a bolt-on maple neck with a smooth jatoba fingerboard and jumbo frets that make clean chord work and fast lead lines feel natural. A fixed hardtail bridge and die-cast tuners deliver stable tuning and solid sustain, while the dual Cort Powersound humbuckers provide a confident voice from clean to high gain. Compared with a basic starter guitar, you get a more refined neck carve, better fretwork, higher output pickups and a sturdier bridge that rewards consistent practice.

For lessons and rehearsal in the UK, the KX100’s reliable tuning and simple control set mean fewer distractions and more time playing. Teachers will appreciate its clear intonation across all 24 frets, and students will find the light, contoured body comfortable for extended sessions at home or in school practice rooms. It is tough enough for the rigours of transport between classes and rehearsals, and offers excellent value by combining durable hardware with a finish that stays smart, making it a confident companion from first riffs through to band rehearsals and open mic nights.

Features

Modern HH power with wide tonal range

Two Cort Powersound humbuckers deliver a strong, noise-resistant signal that covers sparkling cleans, chunky rhythm textures and saturated lead tones. A simple three-way selector with master volume and tone lets you move quickly between sounds without overthinking the setup, ideal for lessons, rehearsals and live use.

Fast 24-fret playability

The bolt-on maple neck and jatoba fingerboard combine with jumbo frets and a comfortable modern C profile for smooth fretting and confident bends. The extended 24-fret layout adds upper-register access for solos and study pieces, supporting developing technique across a full two-octave range.

Stable hardtail bridge

A fixed hardtail, string-through-body bridge enhances sustain and keeps tuning rock solid during practice and performance. It also simplifies maintenance compared to vibrato systems, making it easy for new players to change strings and keep the guitar set up correctly.

Comfortable, lightweight body

The sculpted double cutaway body offers excellent upper-fret access and a balanced feel whether seated or standing. Its comfortable contours reduce fatigue during longer sessions, while the durable finish resists the knocks of transport between home, lessons and rehearsal spaces.

Striking Metallic Ash finish

The Metallic Ash finish gives a refined, modern look that stands out under stage and classroom lighting. Subtle metallic depth complements the KX series’ clean lines, creating a guitar that looks as assured as it sounds.

Specifications

Model Cort KX100 Metallic Ash
SKU KX100-MA
Body Meranti
Neck Maple, bolt-on
Fingerboard Jatoba, 24 jumbo frets
Scale Length 25.5 inches (648 mm)
Pickups Cort Powersound HH
Controls Volume, Tone, 3-way selector
Bridge Fixed hardtail, string-through-body
Hardware Black
Finish Metallic Ash
Case Not included
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