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Originally Posted by eatswodo
Seriously, I love watching the evolution. I remember being intrigued when Emerald first started getting some attention - but (for me) the aesthetics were a little clumsy, and not especially attractive.
Fast forward to today. My X20 is a great, great guitar. It looks and sounds amazing. It's replaced my 1963 Martin as my go-to guitar.
That took some doing. I love my Martin, but for the first time in nearly 35 years, I'm beginning to question why I'm keeping it.
My hat's off to Alistair and his crew for pursuing, and realizing, their vision.
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When Alistair came up with the X20 design vocabulary, it changed the whole Emerald esthetic. It was a brilliant stroke, which has only become more apparent over time, as we've watched the X20 style adapt seamlessly through the range. I remember that he was at first concerned that the design was too radical. Clearly not! The new X10 and X7 refine the design without abandoning it. I would like to see the X20 in MOMA's permanent design collection.
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