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Old 09-07-2017, 07:57 PM
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Thanks, everyone, for all the congrats. I know I will enjoy this guitar. Now GAS has to stop!
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Old 09-08-2017, 05:00 PM
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The scale and neck width I ordered fits me perfectly and I love the comfort of the X7 body.
Would you be willing to share what the scale length and neck width are?
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Old 09-09-2017, 01:02 PM
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Hi Tom2,
The scale of my X7 Nylon is 24.9 and the nut width is 48mm.
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Old 09-09-2017, 02:24 PM
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Hi Tom2,
The scale of my X7 Nylon is 24.9 and the nut width is 48mm.
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That's the clever and unique feature that sets Irish building apart, Imperial lengths and metric widths.
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Old 09-09-2017, 02:55 PM
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That's the clever and unique feature that sets Irish building apart, Imperial lengths and metric widths.
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Old 09-09-2017, 02:58 PM
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Thanks.

Crossover neck data is always helpful.
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Old 09-09-2017, 03:50 PM
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For those who like inches: 48mm = 1.88967 inches. Or: 1 (and pretty close to) 7/8".
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Old 09-09-2017, 04:19 PM
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Or 1 57/64 inches, or such . . . .
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Old 09-11-2017, 03:19 PM
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The thing is, reducing neck width of a nylon string guitar from classical to crossover dimensions is such a close shave, these minor differences actually matter. 48mm is noticeably more comfortable than 1 7/8".
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:09 PM
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Tom2;

Well, maybe more comfortable for you. I rather like 1 7/8". When you work toward that sweet spot, there is always some variance. But, as much as I like 1 7/8", 48mm may be the closest to a universal fit. I can live with that.
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:36 PM
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The 48mm neck on my X7 Nylon is great in that there is space to fret each note without being cramped. Every time I play my Rainsong Nylon Parlor I feel like I am bumping into adjacent strings.
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:44 PM
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Yes, I'm going for the universal fit, with the idea that it may become a production model.

As I research crossovers on the net, if someone has a complaint about string spacing, the vast majority would like it to be wider.

Personally, if my specs aren't adopted as a guideline for a production model and I go for a one-off custom, I would choose a nut width of 49mm. The standard neck width of a classical guitar is not a problem for me, and all I am really looking for is a rounder neck profile.

So, do you actually prefer the nut spacing of the Rainsong over the Emerald? (edit: I just remembered that Rainsong isn't 1 7/8". It's 1 3/4") If so, is it because of easier grip or closer string spacing? Which crossovers have you used with a 1 7/8" nut?
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Old 09-12-2017, 09:05 AM
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I had a 1 7/8" nut width on most of my previous wooden crossovers. I've had the same width on 3 Emeralds. My Blackbird Super OMN had a lesser nut width as does my Rainsong Parlor. I do not like the nut width on the parlor and, as you and Barb1 suggest, would prefer a bit more space. On the other hand, I like the neck shape of the Rainsong which is more rounded and thicker than the Emerald necks.

In my previous custom orders from Emerald I wanted a thin neck and high fret reach--and that's what I got, and that's what I liked, for a while. The RS Parlor led me to a thicker neck and a shorter scale length which will be manifest in my in-process custom Emerald nylon string electric guitar.

I suppose the shorter scale goes against the prevailing long scale of electric guitars. While I like playing the higher frets I am not particular pleased with the sound, nor am I particular good at high fret play. I am hoping that the Emerald short scale will allow me to play somewhere between the 14th and
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