Cort powers up with the KX307 Multi Scale seven-string
With a 25.5” to 27” multi-scale and PowerBar pickups this sleek workhorse delivers streamlined playability and potent tones
Appearing in 2018, Cort’s KX Series multi-scale electric guitars have made a name for themselves as being flexible, reliable instruments appealing to the more adventurous guitarist.
The firm’s recent addition – the KX307 Multi Scale – continues on the same path, delivering sleek ergonomics with a powerful sound.
Fusing Cort’s distinctive fret layout and bespoke PowerBar pickups, the KX307 Multi Scale facilitates a comfortable seven-string playing experience with matchless looks to boot.
Available in Open Pore Mahogany and Open Pore Black finishes, the KX307 Multi Scale boasts a solid mahogany body that enhances the instrument’s natural resonance and growl.
Roasted in an oxygen-free oven for maximum stability, the guitar’s maple neck has a rich, golden-brown hue while tasteful teardrop fretboard inlays provide subtle orientation.
With a multi-scale construction measuring 25.5 to 27 inches in length, the KX307 Multi Scale produces a tight, punchy bottom end on the lower/longer side.
At the same time, a more familiar feel on the shorter/treble side allows for easy string bends and effortless runs.
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Augmented by a single volume and a single tone control along with a 3-way pickup selector switch, the KX307 Multi Scale is voiced by Cort’s unique PowerBar pickups – a passive humbucker design intended for use with multi-string guitars.
Expressive, eloquent and reactive, these bespoke ‘buckers produce a clear and coherent response across all seven strings with a powerful voice that can handle anything from super clean to extremely distorted tones.
Along with excellent note separation – courtesy of the KX307 Multi Scale’s wider 2 1/16-inch nut – sustain is maximised with through-body stringing.
In terms of setup, players can really dial in the KX307 Multi Scale to their exact requirements using a spoke nut Hotrod truss rod and a hardtail bridge design incorporating individually adjustable components.
Black nickel hardware, including die-cast tuners, completes the KX307 Multi Scale’s characteristic look.
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Rod Brakes is a music journalist with an expertise in guitars. Having spent many years at the coalface as a guitar dealer and tech, Rod's more recent work as a writer covering artists, industry pros and gear includes contributions for leading publications and websites such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar World, Guitar Player and MusicRadar in addition to specialist music books, blogs and social media. He is also a lifelong musician.
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