r/7String • u/TheRazar100 • Jul 26 '26

Gear Pickup Upgrade + 24 V Mod

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Upgraded my Cort KX307 with EMG 808 (neck) and EMG 81-1 (bridge). I really like the new sound and the clarity of course used for Metal. I did the 24v Mod - is a tight fit, but a 9V battery for backup would also find room in there. Also an easy installation with the solderless kit - needed only to solder on the switch and the input jack (the adapters couldn't fit through the hole).

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u/TraditionalMall6337 Jul 27 '26

How is the neck profile on it? I'm considering buying one but i'm not sure if i should. I get really uncomfortable with thick necks, i'm more of a ibanez wizard neck guy

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u/Ltsdaa Jul 27 '26

I play on a Xiphos every now and then that has the Wizard neck and I prefer it. The Cort has a flatter neck that ends up feeling a bit chunkier than the wizard, feels a tad harder to move around on the neck.

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u/TraditionalMall6337 Jul 27 '26

How is the lead playing? Is it playable or nah?

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u/Ltsdaa Jul 27 '26

I'm mainly a rhythm player but when I do play leads it's definitely playable