Nice guitar - I hope you bond with it and get past the string tension issue. I haven't played a nylon string guitar in more years than I can remember, but the X7 (steel) is my favorite acoustic guitar since a D28 I had years ago. I hope this one works out as well for you...
I have to admit, that neck/headstock junction is one of the funkier things I've ever seen on any Emerald. I'd never see it after a while if it were mine and I'm sure it's functionally both necessary and highly effective, but I gotta admit it's a little jarring at first glance.
In any case, best of luck with it. I've had nothing but good experiences with Emeralds so it sort of bums me out to hear of folks who don't love 'em out of the box. But we're each different and have different preferences...
-Ray
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