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NGD - Emerald X7 Nylon
Nylon string X7 with 632mm scale, 1 7/8” nut, 2 2/8” bridge string spacing and 13 frets to the body. When I ordered 5 months ago the Emerald woody top passion was just warming up — I splurged on the headstock instead of the veneer.
I got the X7 steel string shown above two months ago. During the wait for my X7 nylon, Emerald offered a select series X7. I wasn’t looking for an X7 steel string but Alistair had a picture of my dog, carved on the guitar — I couldn’t resist it. Buying it was crazy, I’m happy I did that crazy thing. My two off-the-wall X7s are together now on the wall. For the past few days I’ve been playing both back and forth. The nylon feels noticeably lighter — probably due both to lighter sound board and no electronics. Playability is very similar, but the nylon is naturally easier on my picking fingers. I don’t really notice the 3/4” scale difference. The nylon bass strings are louder, whereas the steel treble strings are louder. I have Martin Retro MM11 custom lights on the steel and Emerald installed D’Addario EJ44TT extra hard tensions on the nylon. I’ve ordered some D’Addario carbon trebles (called “normal tension” but are higher tension than my current “extra hard” trebles) to try on the nylon and plan to try lower tension trebles as well. This is fun. This nylon X7 is unique and I am very pleased with it. Emerald is impressive — their creations are wonderful and their custom builds are special. Sean does a great job of working with you through the process of specifying what you want. Jim Last edited by JimCA; 05-13-2017 at 11:25 PM. |
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Great guitar Jim, that slotted headstock is a real work of art!
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Both are sweet! Yep, that slotted headstock is absolutely beautiful. Lucky you!
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Congratulations! Beautiful headstock.
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JimCA,
Congratulations! I am so excited to hear about your X7 Nylon as I wait for mine! I hope you enjoy it! Barb |
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Your nylon is a real beauty with the headstock the icing on the cake!
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Nice stuff Jim. I would love to hear some recorded stuff
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Christian Guitar: Camps Primera Negra A (a flamenco guitar) Strings: Aquila SugarAquila Rubino, Knobloch CX, Aquila Alchemia I play: Acoustic blues & folk Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/sirwhale28/videos |
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Nice pair there! Cool tools for different occasions, congrats!
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What a cool set of fraternal twins! The headstock on that X7 Nylon is breathtaking.
The X7 is a very special guitar. Your two have taken that to another level! When I bought my X7 Opus, I was looking for a small(ish) carbon fiber guitar that would travel with us. I wasn't sure about the off-set soundhole and the non-traditional look, especially having never seen one in person. When I opened the box and the gig bag, I marveled at the build quality and looks. Then, strummed the first chord - sounds great! But, the comfort of that guitar changed how I now consider guitars. Congratulations on those lovely X7s! |
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Congratulations on a great pair of guitars.
In looking at the two of them I wondered if anyone has ever made a double neck nylon/steel combo? |
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Congratulations on the pair of X7's! I'm patiently waiting on this little beauty. http://emeraldguitars.com/product/x7...v=7516fd43adaa
I place all of the blame, for this purchase, on Jim Whelan! Thanks again, Jim, for the X20. I play it daily! Ed |
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The headstock on yours is a piece of art, in and of itself, Enjoy, Ed |