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Question about Emerald lower bout
On their website, they say "Featuring smooth arm bevels and asymmetrical side design for ultimate comfort." (this on an X7, also X10). Does this change the lower bout depth or is this more like a manzer wedge? I know that journey carbon guitars have a contoured lower bout, and they list the maximum and minimum depths. Thanks.
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Not really the same as a Manzer Wedge, it is a typical (but gorgeous) bevel where your arm rests and what they call a "rib bevel" on the back towards the waist. It all adds to the comfort when playing. On my X10, it doesn't change the depth of the guitar like a Manzer Wedge does.
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Thanks, Captain for the info.
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Sure thing. Reading your question again, I'll address the asymmetrical side design: unlike the Manzer Wedge, where the thickness of the body differs from one side to the other, Emerald's side design is a compound curve on the lower side of the guitar, allowing the guitar to fit better on your leg (it allows the guitar to turn slightly in to you, as opposed to straight across). It's a smart design; one of the many pluses of carbon fiber guitar design is the opportunity to mold in curves that would be difficult, impossible, or very expensive to incorporate in a wooden guitar.
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