Just ordered X20 Woody - Page 3

Kerbie · #31 05-17-2017, 03:30 PM

Wow! Awesome!

#32 05-17-2017, 03:34 PM

Gorgeous! A nice mix of shades & colours.

mot · #33 05-17-2017, 07:19 PM

I am not too good with picking color, but I am seeing something in earth tones. Love the wood. I am sure you guys will find something that brings it out.

Jimmy Koh · #34 05-22-2017, 06:05 AM

Splendid veneer! I propose amber weave for this.

Puerto Player · #35 05-22-2017, 06:33 AM

I ordered a Woody the other day too. After I saw the veneer video, I picked a veneer off the video at the 6:20 mark. Short scale, 11/16 nut and a bit less wide neck at body. Probably thinner profile neck (we're still discussing) and the Anthem.

TomB'sox · #36 05-22-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Koh

Splendid veneer! I propose amber weave for this.

Thank you! I think it will look great. Amber is what Sean is thinking too, although I like it, I am not a big fan of yellow and in pictures it looks a little too yellow to me, maybe not in person, but I was thinking either just black or something more in the brown family...like mentioned above, earth tones...

TomB'sox · #37 05-22-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Player

I ordered a Woody the other day too. After I saw the veneer video, I picked a veneer off the video at the 6:20 mark. Short scale, 11/16 nut and a bit less wide neck at body. Probably thinner profile neck (we're still discussing) and the Anthem.

Congrats! I think I may ask for a little thinner neck after hearing some complain about the necks being a little on the thicker side.

Acousticado · #38 05-22-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Thank you! I think it will look great. Amber is what Sean is thinking too, although I like it, I am not a big fan of yellow and in pictures it looks a little too yellow to me, maybe not in person, but I was thinking either just black or something more in the brown family...like mentioned above, earth tones...

Tom,

Fwiw, my Chimaera has the amber weave and it is definitely not yellow. Although the colored CF weaves are more subdued/darker in reality compared to photos under ideal lighting, if anything, the amber is more orange...but amber is accurate. Although I love the look of the carbon weave, it didn't matter to me as much on the b&s, so I opted for and still prefer gloss solid black on the b&s of my Chimaera.

Now, I have a new coco woody 6/12 Chimaera on order and have to say that although I quite like the look of both the black and amber CF weaves with the woody tops we've all seen posted, I don't like it as much as I still prefer the gloss solid black look with wood.

I guess I'm just a little less enthused about the look of CF weave and wood together. But this is just me. I'm just throwing it out there to give you another perspective as you ponder the final aspects of your build. Hope it helps, good luck, and enjoy the anticipation of the wait.

new2guitar_eh · #39 05-22-2017, 05:38 PM

Tom,

It is definitely not yellow, the amber is rich and deep and I love mine.

TomB'sox · #40 05-22-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Acousticado

Tom,

Fwiw, my Chimaera has the amber weave and it is definitely not yellow. Although the colored CF weaves are more subdued/darker in reality compared to photos under ideal lighting, if anything, the amber is more orange...but amber is accurate. Although I love the look of the carbon weave, it didn't matter to me as much on the b&s, so I opted for and still prefer gloss solid black on the b&s of my Chimaera.

Now, I have a new coco woody 6/12 Chimaera on order and have to say that although I quite like the look of both the black and amber CF weaves with the woody tops we've all seen posted, I don't like it as much as I still prefer the gloss solid black look with wood.

I guess I'm just a little less enthused about the look of CF weave and wood together. But this is just me. I'm just throwing it out there to give you another perspective as you ponder the final aspects of your build. Hope it helps, good luck, and enjoy the anticipation of the wait.

Thank you for taking the time to post this, yes it does help a lot. I have very little experience with the brand so I am learning as we go...I will definitely ask Sean about this as we get to that point...he is going to contact me at that time for a final decision. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by new2guitar_eh

Tom,

It is definitely not yellow, the amber is rich and deep and I love mine.

Thank you, I had a feeling it looked different in person that the in the photos...rich and deep sounds good. Something to go with the darker wood top....

Carmel Cedar · #41 05-22-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Congrats! I think I may ask for a little thinner neck after hearing some complain about the necks being a little on the thicker side.

I ordered my X7 to have two custom mod's: a regular (24.9") short scale and a thin (Ryan-style) neck shape and thickness. Very easy to order, just reach out if that's your preference. Currently mine is a month late being completed, hopefully that's just staffing issues, etc. and not challenges in creating the neck. I'm so hopeful the Emerald custom shop model is what it appears - ready ability to build a carbon fiber guitar to suit a players' preferences.

TomB'sox · #42 05-22-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmel Cedar

I ordered my X7 to have two custom mod's: a regular (24.9") short scale and a thin (Ryan-style) neck shape and thickness. Very easy to order, just reach out if that's your preference. Currently mine is a month late being completed, hopefully that's just staffing issues, etc. and not challenges in creating the neck. I'm so hopeful the Emerald custom shop model is what it appears - ready ability to build a carbon fiber guitar to suit a players' preferences.

Thank you, I believe I will ask for a thinner neck, never played a Ryan so am not sure there, but I have an Osthof with a nice thin neck and is very comfortable....

Jimmy Koh · #43 05-22-2017, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Thank you! I think it will look great. Amber is what Sean is thinking too, although I like it, I am not a big fan of yellow and in pictures it looks a little too yellow to me, maybe not in person, but I was thinking either just black or something more in the brown family...like mentioned above, earth tones...

Definitely not yellow. My existing T8 Opus Amber is not yellow.

I think the amber gives a great but not overly contrast to the pau ferro. But I have to admit pau ferro is tricky - nice as it is, it is also neither dark or light, matching it with a suitable CF weave will not be easy. Full painted black with crystal ice may be a better option.

TomB'sox · #44 05-23-2017, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Koh

Definitely not yellow. My existing T8 Opus Amber is not yellow.

I think the amber gives a great but not overly contrast to the pau ferro. But I have to admit pau ferro is tricky - nice as it is, it is also neither dark or light, matching it with a suitable CF weave will not be easy. Full painted black with crystal ice may be a better option.

Thank you Jimmy....I am leaning towards black unless Sean hits me with some cool idea I (we) have not thought of yet. I was thinking gloss black though...

Puerto Player · #45 05-23-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Congrats! I think I may ask for a little thinner neck after hearing some complain about the necks being a little on the thicker side.

The neck is pretty good the way it is, but it does feel "bigger". I got used to it pretty easily, but, if I get my choice, I think I prefer it a bit thinner.