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09-17-2017, 10:51 AM
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Emerald X20 Opus
Hi,
Last week, I bit the bullet, pulled the trigger and ordered an Emerald X20 Opus. Red gloss, crystal ice finish, satin finish neck, upgraded tuners (Gotoh 510s), gig bag. Lead time 4 months, the build will begin in 2 months. Sean was extremely helpful. The wait has begun...  For aeons, I had an exclusive interest in traditional guitars (wood). I (almost) hated Ovations when they were available in the early 80's. Two months ago I bought a carbon travel guitar (Journey OF660) and was amazed by the light weight, ease of playing (the bevels) and sound (the soundport). Then I looked further and started to put out ads for some of my traditional guitars... Ed (from rainy Belgium but living in sunny Spain) 
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09-17-2017, 11:05 AM
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Welcome to the AGF, Ed! Congrats on choosing what is widely viewed here as a great guitar. You describe your order as an "Opus" which for some time now, Emerald has promoted as off-the-shelf, almost no waiting, available only in black with gloss top and crystal ice b&s, and with default tuners. Not that it matters.....but it seems that just because you have opted for the crystal ice b&s finish, the changes you've requested and wait time suggests it is actually a custom order "Artisan". Regardless, it will be a great guitar. Enjoy the wait!
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs
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09-17-2017, 11:29 AM
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Welcome to the gang Ed. !
Great choice of guitar !  Ps. I agree with Tom (above) that what you are getting is essentially an Artisan. If you got that combo for Opus price then I must congratulate you on having more BLARNEY than those Irish lads.
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09-17-2017, 01:01 PM
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Welcome indeed. You can probably drive to Emerald Guitars! You are gonna love the X-20.... just saying".
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YUP.... Emerald: X-20, Center hole X-10 (Maple) and X-7 (redwood), Spalted Chen Chen X 10 level 3, CA: Early OX and Cargo McPherson: Early Kevin Michael Proto Some wood things by Epi, Harmony, Takamine, Good Time, PRS, Slick, Gypsy Music, keyboards, wind controllers.. etc
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09-17-2017, 02:30 PM
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Congrats, Ed, and welcome to the forum! The X20 is an outstanding guitar: rich and full sounding, comfortable to hold and play, and a delight to the eyes. Hope the wait passes quickly for you. Keep us posted.
Jim
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09-17-2017, 02:45 PM
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Ed;
You have good taste. The Journey is a great travel guitar and the Emerald is a marvelous sounding and looking guitar. Congratulations on a fine pair of instruments. If you play with any Spanish guitarists, it would be interesting to hear what they think of your CF instruments.
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09-17-2017, 03:26 PM
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs
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09-17-2017, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
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YUP.... Emerald: X-20, Center hole X-10 (Maple) and X-7 (redwood), Spalted Chen Chen X 10 level 3, CA: Early OX and Cargo McPherson: Early Kevin Michael Proto Some wood things by Epi, Harmony, Takamine, Good Time, PRS, Slick, Gypsy Music, keyboards, wind controllers.. etc
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Selecting an Emerald X20 was a wise choice, you'll be thrilled, it's one of the best guitars out there.
