Which one are you eyeing on next?

pandaroo · #1 02-22-2018, 11:39 PM

CF makers these days are really doing a great job producing great guitars and my Emerald has really set the bar quite high. Nevertheless, I still have my eyes set on the following but I haven't tried them yet and am sure I won't be able to especially with where I'm at.

1) Rainsong CO-DR1000N2 - because I love dreads
2) McPherson Sable - closest McPherson alternative without the breaking the bank to get a wood McPherson

How about you?

kramster · #2 02-23-2018, 06:52 AM

The Sable sure is nice... I played it a lot in Jan. And like the honeycomb pattern in the CF on some of them.

Nama Ensou · #3 02-23-2018, 06:56 AM

Be interesting to see what everyone else is interested in and I probably need to go play some of them sometime soon.

Long Jon · #4 02-23-2018, 07:06 AM

Emerald X-20 .

(I’ve already got a mug, but I’m jealous about the calendars)

Mbroady · #5 02-23-2018, 07:13 AM

I have 2 guitars that I’m selling. Once there sold...............decisions, decisions.......

GBG · #6 02-23-2018, 08:12 AM

Is there anything you feel is lacking from the X20 that you want to gain in a new guitar?

jdobrick · #7 02-23-2018, 09:59 AM

Sable owner here. What about the X-20 has you considering adding to the collection and maybe I can give some thoughts on whether the Sable would fit your need. FYI I've been thinking about adding an X-20 or a Leviora not because I find the Sable lacking, it is more guitar than I need actually but I like the looks of some of the woody X-20s and love the design and craftsmanship of the Leviora's.

Cheers

#8 02-23-2018, 10:12 AM

Long Jon;

The calendars are fantastic. I can see why you would really want one. Maybe you could beg or buy one from Sean? If you'd like, I could go through the calendar, page by page, and tell you what you're missing. Wow! You should the page I'm looking at now. These are really nice.

HodgdonExtreme · #9 02-23-2018, 10:21 AM

I also love dreads, and have a Rainsong CO-DR1000N2. It delivers on the dreadnought promise. It's a big, bold, deep cannon - just as you'd expect.

actaylor · #10 02-23-2018, 10:22 AM

While testing a Rainsong Parlor the other day, I had the chance to hear both the McPherson Sable and the McPherson Travel. The Sable sounds great. But, I was blown away by the sound of the McPherson Travel. So much sound and volume from such a small guitar. Of course, it was twice my budget but they are both wonderful guitars.

AZLiberty · #11 02-23-2018, 01:35 PM

I had been eyeing an Emerald Chimaera. With the recent price increases that is looking more and more out of reach though... keeping an eye out for a used one, but not exactly common on the used market.

So, the next one is probably going to be a CH-PA with the I-Beam and hardshell case.

Frettingflyer · #12 02-23-2018, 01:36 PM

Rainsong BI-WS1000NS is my most likely purchase now, looking to add a bigger voice but still easily portable. The X20 stock neck didn’t work for my fretting hand, leading to pain, but the sound was great.
Just GASing again, I guess!

Kerbie · #13 02-23-2018, 01:44 PM

I keep thinking about that X-20 and then I keep slapping myself into reality.

Captain Jim · #14 02-23-2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerbie

I keep thinking about that X-20 and then I keep slapping myself into reality.

It would be less painful to just order it.

Methos1979 · #15 02-23-2018, 02:39 PM

I was thinking about ordering an X7 custom woody to give me a smaller, travel friendly version of my X20 custom woody but then I snagged another OF660 so my travel needs will soon be met.

Probably the only thing I would consider now is a custom X10 if/when that shows up and if it's a size somewhere between the X20 and X7. I would basically do a custom similar to my X20 with a few changes to reflect things I'd now wished I'd done differently on the X20.

As for other guitars I'd like to at least play some day, I wouldn't mind playing a Kevin Michael and a Savoy as those are two brands of CF/composite I have yet to experience.