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04-16-2017, 10:57 AM
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04-16-2017, 06:42 PM
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Cheers... Todd in Chicago Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
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#34
04-16-2017, 11:12 PM
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That guitar is a stunning beauty.
Veneers really have the advantage of not only showcasing the real beauty of wood, but also make each guitar one of a kind. Carbon weave (which I also really love) will look the same from one build to the next, and that's OK and expected. But these veneers present the most beautiful woods in the world and still retain all the advantages of carbon fiber. Normal wood guitars are limited to choosing their soundboards for their tone properties--so the blonde, vanilla spruce, brown/red cedars or other tone woods, look nice but pretty much the same guitar to guitar. There are some exceptions--but very few. For all who love the beauty that exists in rare woods and love carbon fiber, Emerald has innovated a lovely way to bring constant additional joy to the playing experience. Well done. Hats off.
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04-16-2017, 11:37 PM
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04-18-2017, 09:52 AM
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I was never a great fan of the sound hole on the x20 but with the woodie and the cool arm rest it all comes together beautifully to show the maximum veneer and the wonderful form of the guitar. This design was made for the woodies.... it is a gorgeous blend of tech and nature....
just stunning!!!
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04-18-2017, 11:42 AM
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I have thought about it for a couple of days and I think I have figured it out. I am jealous. Congratulations on a stunning guitar.
If there is any niche that CF guitars can fill better than any wood will ever do, then it is in 12 strings. and harp guitars... and guitars for extremes... etc...
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04-18-2017, 12:11 PM
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But, let's be honest: there are some wood guitars that really sound great. Oh, yeah - and CF guitars that do that, too.  I was playing my 814 this morning (see, I do give wood guitars some love, too)... it has a lovely, rich sound. So does my most recent carbon fiber acquisition. They don't sound "the same," but they each sound great. I guess I don't consider CF as being best for extreme guitars/situations - it is another option for a fine instrument.
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04-18-2017, 12:46 PM
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I was thinking environmental extremes more than musical extremes. I have played an 814 and other 8 or 9 somethings a few times. I was considering one or two in that range and an exotic wood before I got the X20. I wouldn't say no if one were to fall in my lap, but if I were to get another guitar myself it would most likely be either an electric 6 string or a CF 12 string. So far I think I have spent more time tuning a d a m n 12 string than actually playing one.
Todd, if you're listening, say something about your adventures in tuning and intonation if you have had any. Also any comments about how your X20-12 compares to an X20-6 would be useful too. Thanks.
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#41
04-18-2017, 02:58 PM
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I have no experience with a CF 12, but I can speak to the difference between tuning wood and CF nylon string guitars. The CF guitars seem much more stable and require a lot less tweaking.
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04-18-2017, 08:48 PM
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By request and not my preference, here are some sample clips I put together this evening using my Yeti usb microphone and posted to SoundCloud. Prepare to be underwhelmed by my playing! Seriously folks, I'm a beginner, but the guitar sound really great, and looks freaking gorgeous! Funny, because when I'm playing it I seem to hear way more bass than what it sounds like on these recordings.
Shameless plug for the Charmed Life "Top Secret" prototype which I used for these recordings and could be my favorite pick. I switch between that and the red. These are all pretty short clips which are anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds. https://soundcloud.com/user-817338923/x20-12-br-16tons https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...-chordstrummin https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...br-deadoralive https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...12-br-freebird https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...-br-inthepines https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...12-br-lyineyes https://soundcloud.com/user-817338923/x20-12-br-melissa https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...2-br-simpleman https://soundcloud.com/user-81733892...2-br-smalltown Cheers... Todd in Chicago * Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
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04-18-2017, 09:01 PM
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I listened to all the clips, Todd. Thanks for doing this, and don't apologize for your playing or the recording quality. You're obviously well underway in your playing journey and you certainly possess the quality instruments to support that. The clips are good enough to tell the tone of the guitar and it sounds very good to me. Our taste in songs is very similar. Carry on, sir!
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#44
04-18-2017, 09:30 PM
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That is a jaw-droppingly beautiful guitar! And going with the black carbon is much more of a dramatic look than you would have gotten with the amber. Good choice!
Happy playing! . Last edited by Uncle Pauhana; 04-18-2017 at 09:39 PM.
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04-18-2017, 11:27 PM
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Here's a shot I took today before I did the recordings....hard to photograph because of the gloss.
Cheers... Todd in Chicago  Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
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