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Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG

The Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG pairs Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers with a multiscale design, stainless steel frets, and locking tuners. Its listed specifications contain conflicting body wood and scale-length details, so confirm those particulars with the seller before buying.

★★★★★ 5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG review

The Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG is a six-string electric guitar listed at 949, with no currency specified in the supplied product data. Its stated release availability is May 2025. The specifications describe a basswood body, a five-piece bolt-on neck, two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, and a multiscale fretboard. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based only on the listed construction and hardware.

Several entries conflict or vary in detail. The general specification lists a 630 mm scale, while the detailed specification gives a multiscale range of 635 to 647.7 mm, also expressed as 25 to 25.5 inches. The general entry describes the neck and fingerboard as maple; the detailed version identifies roasted maple and walnut in the five-piece neck, and roasted maple for the fingerboard. The color appears as both beige and Military Beige. These discrepancies should be confirmed with the seller before purchase, especially the scale length.

Body and neck construction

The body is identified as linden in one listing and basswood in another. These names refer to the same wood category in common instrument specifications, so the entries do not describe two separate body materials. No top wood is listed. The body color is specified as Military Beige in the detailed information, with black hardware.

The neck is bolt-on and described in the detailed specification as a five-piece construction using roasted maple and walnut. The fingerboard is roasted maple, with a stated 400 mm radius, equivalent to 15.75 inches. This is a comparatively flat radius by common guitar-spec conventions, though the figure alone does not determine how a particular player will find the fretboard. Cort lists a 42 mm nut width and 24 frets.

The frets are stainless steel. The material is a concrete specification, but the supplied data does not provide fret dimensions, neck profile, neck thickness, or setup measurements. Those details can affect playing feel and cannot be inferred reliably from the fret count or fingerboard radius.

Multiscale layout and bridge

The detailed scale specification runs from 635 mm on one end to 647.7 mm on the other, with the stated equivalents of 25 and 25.5 inches. That makes the guitar multiscale, meaning the strings use differing scale lengths across the fretboard. The listing does not identify which scale length applies to each string, and its separate 630 mm entry does not match the detailed range. This is worth checking rather than treating the figures as interchangeable.

The bridge is a hardtail design with an individual saddle for each string. No tremolo is fitted. This is a straightforward fixed-bridge configuration, but the supplied information does not specify saddle adjustment range, string spacing, or the bridge's construction material. Cort locking machine heads are listed, along with black hardware. The specifications do not state the tuning configuration or whether the guitar ships with a particular string gauge.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers in an HH arrangement. The control layout consists of one volume control and one tone control, each with a push-pull function, plus a three-way pickup switch. Push-pull controls allow a control knob to be pulled upward as well as turned, but the supplied data does not explain what each function changes on this model. It would be inaccurate to assign specific coil-splitting or voicing options without that information.

The pickup names and control layout identify the main electronic components, but do not establish how the guitar sounds in use. No audio samples, circuit diagram, or detailed pickup switching chart is included in the available specifications. Buyers who need a particular set of tones should verify the push-pull functions and available pickup combinations with Cort or a retailer.

What the listing confirms

  • Construction: Basswood body, bolt-on five-piece neck, and roasted maple fingerboard.
  • Fretboard: 24 stainless steel frets, 400 mm radius, and 42 mm nut width.
  • Electronics: Two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, two push-pull controls, and a three-way switch.
  • Hardware: Fixed hardtail bridge with individual saddles, Cort locking machine heads, and black hardware.
  • Included item: A gig bag is included; a hard case is not.

Buying considerations

The X-700 Mutility II MBG's listed configuration is specific: multiscale construction, stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and Fishman Fluence Modern pickups are all clearly named. The listing also leaves practical questions unanswered, including the precise scale specification, the push-pull functions, neck dimensions beyond nut width, and factory setup details. The conflicting scale figures deserve particular attention because they affect the instrument's basic layout.

For a purchase decision, request confirmation of the scale range and neck materials on the exact unit being sold. The product information says a gig bag is included and a case is not. Since no customer feedback is available, there is no basis here for claims about reliability, comfort, tuning stability, or sound quality. This review therefore evaluates the documented specification only, not hands-on performance.

Cort X-700  Mutility II MBG, front view
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers offer a focused, high-output pickup setup.
  • The roasted maple and walnut five-piece neck, stainless steel frets, and locking tuners are strong hardware and construction features.
  • The multiscale hardtail bridge, 24 frets, and included gig bag add practical value.

What bugged me

  • The listed body wood conflicts: the specifications name both linden and basswood.
  • The listed scale length is inconsistent, with one entry giving 630 mm and another specifying a 25 to 25.5-inch multiscale.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for players seeking a humbucker-equipped guitar with a multiscale layout, stainless steel frets, and locking tuners. Also worth considering for players who want a hardtail bridge and an included gig bag.

Look elsewhere if

Less suitable for buyers who need fully consistent specifications before ordering, since the listed body wood and scale length conflict. Also not a match for shoppers specifically seeking a tremolo or an included hard case.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Beige
Body
Linden
Top
None
Neck
Maple
Fretboard
Maple
Frets
24
Scale
630 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
None
Incl. bag
Yes
Including case
No

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

What pickups does the Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG have?

It has two Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, a three-way switch, and volume and tone controls with push-pull functions.

Is this guitar multiscale?

The detailed specifications describe a multiscale length of 25 to 25.5 inches, but another entry lists 630 mm. Confirm the exact scale with the seller.

What is the body made of?

The supplied specifications list both linden and basswood as the body wood. Check with the seller to confirm which applies to this model.

Does it include a case?

A gig bag is included. The listing says that a hard case is not included.

What are the main construction features?

The guitar has a bolt-on five-piece roasted maple and walnut neck, a roasted maple fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and a hardtail bridge.

The last word from the bench

On paper, this is a feature-rich electric guitar with a five-piece roasted maple and walnut neck, 24 stainless steel frets, and two push-pull controls. The multiscale hardtail design and included gig bag add practical appeal. The pickup configuration is geared toward players seeking a strong humbucker sound, though the listed details do not establish its full tonal range. Conflicting body wood and scale specifications make seller confirmation advisable at this price.

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