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Originally Posted by carbonfiberfan
The CA GXi is my personal favorite carbon fiber guitar model, and I've never encountered another guitar that can compare to the bass response. I'm sorry it was discontinued, and it's worth nabbing in a heartbeat if one ever pops up on the used market! The GX is also an incredible guitar, and were it more available in guitar showrooms for players to try, I'm confident it would sell more as the transition from a wooden guitar to CA isn't as big a tonal jump as from wood to other carbon fiber guitars in my experience.
Composite Acoustics was my introduction to the carbon fiber guitar world, and although I've owned other great models like the Blackbird Super OM, Rainsong 1000N2, and Emerald X20os, there's something about that CA tone and the ergonomics that creates an intimate connection with my personality and preferences. Other guitars have come and gone after comparison, and I soon came to realize the true high value of the precious gem I've possessed right from the beginning. I can't see myself ever parting with my GXI, especially now that it is no longer offered and is extremely difficult to find
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The GXi was indeed a popular model, but I think some of that popularity had to do with the pricing. As I recall, MAP on the GXi was around 30% less than the GX. Given the same price, I think most folks would have opted for the more balanced GX, but I agree that anyone looking for huge bass response from a mid size guitar, should indeed look for one of these on the used market.