Emerald adjustable bridge vs. Standard – resonance
As some of you know, I have recently acquired a beautiful new X20, and chose the adjustable bridge as one of the custom options. I think it’s genius. Being able to adjust string height and intonation quickly and effortlessly is a no-brainer for me.
But it has divided opinion among friends. In fact, no other guitar I’ve ever owned has divided opinion as much! Which is, of course, one of the things I love about it.
The question posed is how can saddles standing on grub screws work effectively to set up resonance in the guitar's top?
It seems like a perfectly valid question, and I have to admit that it was one I asked myself, and then Davy K at Emerald.
Even after he put my mind at rest, as with all other aspects of this instrument, I still thought long and hard before going for this bridge.
For me, the proof is in the pudding, so to speak. I find that my X20 resonates beautifully. But then I have no other reference point, as I haven’t played or heard an X20 or other Emerald with the standard bridge.
Anyone out there who has both?
If so, I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts.
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