Cort KX707 Evertune Open Pore Black

Cort KX707 Evertune Open Pore Black review

The Cort KX707 Evertune Open Pore Black is a seven-string electric guitar built around a clear set of heavy-music priorities: a fixed Evertune bridge, a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a 25.5-inch scale. Its mahogany body has an ash top, while the five-piece maple-and-walnut neck is bolted on. An ebony fingerboard and 24 stainless steel frets complete a specification that stands out at this price.

Listed at 990, the KX707 has been available since February 2024. It comes in an open-pore black finish and includes a gig bag, but not a hard case. Cort fits locking tuners and black hardware. The supplied string set is listed as D'Addario EXL120+NW059, with.009 to.059 nickel-wound strings.

Construction and playing feel

Player reports consistently praise the fit and finish, especially the fretwork and the visual character of the dark, open-pore finish. Several owners describe the neck as comfortable and well made. One player found the guitar lighter and better balanced than its appearance suggested; another felt the body was heavy. Those impressions are subjective, and the supplied specifications do not state a weight.

The 25.5-inch scale is familiar to many guitarists, but moving to seven strings can still take some adjustment. Players using the low string for tight riffs generally appreciated the scale and its feel under the picking hand. The 48 mm nut width gives the extra string room, though anyone coming from a six-string will need time to settle into the wider neck and changed string spacing.

There are 24 stainless steel frets, and owners describe their finishing as particularly clean. One player needed to adjust the action to get it as low as preferred, then found the guitar easy to play. Setup experiences were not uniform: some instruments arrived ready to play, while at least one arrived out of tune with high action and a neck that needed adjustment. That makes an inspection after delivery sensible, especially if you are unfamiliar with neck adjustments.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of one Seymour Duncan Sentient neck humbucker and one Seymour Duncan Nazgûl bridge humbucker. Players describe the sound as forceful and suited to heavy riffs, with one owner reporting an acceptable noise level and no grounding problems. The controls are straightforward: one volume knob, one tone knob and a three-way pickup selector. There is no coil split, so players seeking single-coil sounds should look elsewhere.

Feedback on the controls is mostly positive. One owner liked the smooth knob response, though the selector felt stiff at first. That may ease with use, but it is worth checking in person if switch feel matters to you. The guitar has no tremolo system, which suits the fixed-bridge design and keeps the setup focused on stability.

How the Evertune bridge works in practice

The Evertune ET001F 7ST bridge is the defining feature. Owners report that, once properly adjusted, it keeps the guitar in tune through normal playing. Players new to the system may find its behavior unusual at first, particularly when bending notes. Understanding the setup zones and how the bridge responds is important; several reviewers recommend reading Evertune's instructions or watching a setup guide before turning screws.

Initial setup is the main caveat in the reports. One guitar arrived with the bridge incorrectly adjusted, and another needed work on both the neck and action. Owners who took the time to set it up reported that the bridge then worked reliably. It can also make fine-tuning the action and intonation straightforward once the rest of the guitar is in order. Drop tunings are possible, but one player found changing to a lower tuning less convenient than expected. If you switch tunings often, factor that into your decision.

Verdict

The KX707 puts a distinctive bridge, stainless steel frets and well-regarded Seymour Duncan pickups into a comparatively accessible seven-string package. Its strongest appeal is to players who want dependable tuning for riff-heavy music and are comfortable learning the Evertune setup process. Reports on build quality and playability are enthusiastic, but factory setup can vary, so a professional check may be worthwhile if you do not want to make adjustments yourself.

At 990, the specification is compelling for a player seeking a serious seven-string without moving into a much higher price bracket. The key tradeoffs are the fixed bridge, the absence of coil splitting and the time needed to get familiar with the Evertune system. Try one if possible, and make sure the delivered guitar is properly adjusted before judging its feel.