The X700 Mutility II has just received a stunning review from Guitar Interactive Magazine, and reviewer Nick Jennison didn’t hold back in celebrating just how forward-thinking, versatile, and downright exciting this modern instrument truly is.

In collaboration with fusion virtuoso Hedras, the X700 Mutility II proves its name isn’t just clever wordplay “multiple utility” truly lives at the core of this guitar. (Though Nick did enjoy the fact that the name sounds a bit like a Mortal Kombat finishing move… and honestly, we’re not mad about that.)

Built for the Modern Player

From the moment Nick picks it up, it’s clear this is a guitar created for today’s players and tomorrow’s sounds. One of the standout talking points is its multi-scale design, featuring a 25.5″ bass side and 25″ treble side with a neutral zero fret. Even for players who don’t normally gravitate toward multi-scale instruments, Nick found it surprisingly approachable calling it modern, comfortable, and not at all intimidating, even for those who usually prefer traditional layouts.

Then there’s the neck. The review highlights the thin five-piece roasted maple neck, reinforced for stability, finished in satin, and sculpted with aggressive but ergonomic contours. Whether shifting tunings or moving all over the fretboard, Nick praised how solid, stable, and exceptionally comfortable it feels. Add in the subtle but stylish glow-in-the-dark offset markers, and you get both aesthetics and performance working beautifully together.

Looks That Mean Business

Finished in striking Tactical Gray (also available in military beige), the X700 Mutility II instantly communicates attitude and purpose. Nick highlights the sleek matching headstock, Cort locking tuners, carefully considered neck joint shaping, and the heavily scalloped heel that allows seamless upper-fret access for those expressive solos, fusion flurries, and shred fireworks.

A Tonal Powerhouse

The Fishman® Fluence Open Core Modern Humbuckers really do shine on this guitar. Described as offering an “unrivaled selection of tones,” these pickups deliver an extraordinary palette of sounds. Thanks to the push-pull control and five-way switching, players can explore active modern voices, high-gain passive character, split-coil sparkle, dual-pickup textures, and more.

Nick takes the guitar on a full tonal journey through clean sounds, dirty grit, and crushing high-gain territory—and the verdict? Eight completely distinct tones, all highly usable, inspiring, and impressively voiced. In his own words, “there’s not a great deal that this guitar is not going to do well, especially in the modern domain.”

Ready for Just About Anything

Beyond the specs, Nick’s closing thoughts truly sum up why this review is so exciting for us. He calls the X700 Mutility II:

• “Very much an instrument for the modern player”
• “Exceptionally comfortable”
• Capable of delivering everything from funk to fusion, session work to metal, and of course, shred
• A guitar that “absolutely delivers the goods”
• And perhaps most impressively – all at a surprisingly affordable price point, something he notes has become a hallmark of Cort.

He even gives a nod to the craftsmanship recognizing the outstanding quality and attention to detail in every element of the instrument.

A Big Thank You to Guitar Interactive Magazine

We are incredibly proud of the X700 Mutility II and thrilled to see the passion, detail, and enthusiasm Guitar Interactive Magazine brought to their review. Hearing a respected publication celebrate its comfort, flexibility, tone, engineering, and modern spirit reinforces exactly why this guitar exists: to inspire creativity and empower today’s players.

If you’re a musician who craves versatility, innovative design, and exceptional performance, the X700 Mutility II is ready for you.

And as Nick Jennison signs off in the review:
“This is very much an instrument for the modern player… and it absolutely delivers.”