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    EMG 707/81-7

    Hey guys. What's the difference between these two pickups? I want to order one of them for my 7 string but I don't know whats the main difference. Thanks in advance.
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    Re: EMG 707/81-7

    The 707 is a little warmer, like a cross between an 85 and an 81. The 81-7 is supposed to be like the regular 81, just in a 7-string version.
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    • #3
      Re: EMG 707/81-7

      Oh alright. Do you know where I can find these pickups for a good price (besides ebay)?

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        Re: EMG 707/81-7

        Maybe try Scott at Vwall Guitars? I know he sells EMGs. Not sure if EMG sells them direct or not.
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          Re: EMG 707/81-7

          the 707 is a longer 85
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          • #6
            Re: EMG 707/81-7

            Originally posted by Dreamland_Rebel:
            the 707 is a longer 85
            <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I was reading when they first made it in conjunction with Dino from Fear Factory, they said it was a cross between the 81 and 85.
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            • #7
              Re: EMG 707/81-7

              I have the 707s in my guitars and they sound like a cross between the 81 and the 85. They have the warmth of the 85 and the bite of the 81 - it'd be great to get a six string version.

              I believe that they use the same magnents as the 85 but I'm not certain.

              Anyway, EMG does not sell them direct and as far as I've seen everywhere that sells them, sells them for about the same price. Since they are a custom shop piece from EMG, it's hard to find them in stock at most places. Jason out at DCGL used to stock them, but I don't know if he still does.
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              • #8
                Re: EMG 707/81-7

                Guitar Parts Depot EMG pickups

                This place has the 707's, and had the 81-7's , but they're out of stock now. You could try emailing them about the 81-7, as they are custom orders anyway.

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                • #9
                  Re: EMG 707/81-7

                  I checked with GPD but $101 for only one pickup seems kinda high to me. I wouldn't mind having a used pickup if it's cheaper. Thanks for the reccomendation though. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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                  • #10
                    Re: EMG 707/81-7

                    my uni has a 707 in it...i'm normally not a fan of emg's at ALL...but it sounds great in a 7 string...keeps the low string from sounding too flabby...as far as a used one?...good luck...i'd just get a new one if i were you...d.m.
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                    • #11
                      Re: EMG 707/81-7

                      Well, the 81-7 only comes stock in the newer ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter 7's. If that's what you want, and you don't want to go new, your best bet is the ESP forum or eBay. Some of the ESP folks don't like the 81-7's, and are pulling them in favor of 707's and selling the stock pups.

                      Check it out, but DM is right, your BEST bet is to go new, it likely won't be an easy search.

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