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Originally Posted by pandaroo
Hi Randy
I currently have both an Emerald X20 and a Rainsong CH WS but I do not have the CA XGi. I also have owned a Rainsong CO WS in the past.
Youtube videos may not represent the tone of Emerald well (which I have been through every single one of them before I got mine). The X20 was getting lots of positive review and I relied on that and was very happy with it. My X20 sounds like a full size dreadnought, plenty loud with full deep clear bass.
As for tone - I prefer X20 over my CH WS. But I do prefer the CO WS over X20 as it has a glassier tone and more bite from the standard scale length compared to the CH WS.
Comfort - X20 hands down for me, the bevel and curved back makes it so comfortable to hold. Neck carve/shape I have no preference on either
Volume - X20 is loud from a players perspective due to the placement of the soundhole, I dont care what others hear because I only play for myself to listen
Sustain - either one will sustain forever, that is one of the perks in carbon fibre.
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In youtube videos I am noticeing that the X20 as having a “plastic sound”
Since you owned both guitars that I am considering the X20 and the CO-WS what do you think? Do you notice any plastic sounding qualities in the highs?
I think I previously described it as “boxy” But perhaps “plastic” or “nasally” sounding is what my ear is hearing. Thoughts?