Emerald X10-slimline 12-string

[redi]

Browsing their stock I noted an X10-slimline 12-string.

Is this new?

Not noted this one before, and if it is new I think it is a good addition.

https://emeraldguitars.com/product/x...ine-12-string/

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by redi

Browsing their stock I noted an X10-slimline 12-string.

Is this new?

Not noted this one before, and if it is new I think it is a good addition.

https://emeraldguitars.com/product/x...ine-12-string/

I saw one on a shipping video a few weeks ago, so it looks like they’ve made at least two

It doesn’t appear as a selectable option on the website as far as I can see.

[redi]

One wonders about the whole "too wide shoulders, neck width" thing and custom molds being required.

I can't imagine that the 12-string is the identical neck width as the 6-string? Did this come out of the standard mold?

Maybe a 12-string Virtuo is next?

I agree with Alistair's assertion that CF/Emerald is an excellent platform for a 12-string's 200+lb tension, which is difficult for wood on a good day.

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by redi

One wonders about the whole "too wide shoulders, neck width" thing and custom molds being required.

I can't imagine that the 12-string is the identical neck width as the 6-string? Did this come out of the standard mold?

Maybe a 12-string Virtuo is next?

I agree with Alistair's assertion that CF/Emerald is an excellent platform for a 12-string's 200+lb tension, which is difficult for wood on a good day.

A 12-string Virtuo would present a challenge with the Graphtech bridge, wouldn’t it? Otherwise, it sounds like a fine idea.