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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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Gorgeous guitar.
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Beautiful (even if upside down)!
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When I got home a couple months later, I had the opportunity to compare the X20 with my Taylor 814. The X20 was louder and I like the tone better. That doesn't mean I like my 814 any less. But, I do like the X20 better. Others have had different opinions... and that is why there are a lot of guitar options out there. I still like my wood guitars, but the two Emeralds get a vast majority of the play time - great sound, excellent playability, and so comfortable. They are more than just "a swoopy guitar" (something I heard once) - I feel they are a step forward in an industry that thinks "different bracing" is revolutionary. Alistair and the crew at Emerald are making some great instruments, and they have changed how I evaluate guitars. No, you can't go into a store and try one out. Just like you can't go to a boutique guitar maker and pull one "out of the stock." My first Emerald was a leap of faith, based on all that I had been hearing about them. The second Emerald I bought was a confirmation. |
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What a beautiful instrument! I found that strings made a big different on my nylon strung 20. I also found that the 20 could be played from soft and seductive to loud and belligerent. It's a great guitar and you done good.
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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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Thanks Cap’n. That’s really helpful!
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I had a chance to go to his factory years ago (2005), as I mentioned on this thread or another thread. I got to play the different models he had and they were all great. They’re different models now with the offset soundholes and everything. But they have only gotten better. I really don’t think you could go wrong with one of his full sized guitars. I am sure they have only gotten better over the years. |
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I noticed on Emerald's site he has a B-spec (like a factory second) Green X20 with a pretty decent price ($1850 or so). It has a variance in the CF weave on the back of the guitar, so it is being offered at a pretty nice discount.
I mention that to say, you might want to check his site for those b-specs for a good deal. |
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That’s a great idea. Thanks!
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Several years ago I posted here, about how LOUD my X-20 was...This was fingerpicking in a 2500+ sq. ft. "cabin" and my Niece (upstairs) commented on the sound...
I did not find my post, but if you go to the search button at the bottom of the page, type in "X20 & Loud", then it is pretty amazing what the Guys & Gals have said over the years!!! Now I'm gonna do a search on Rainsong Jumbo & Loud to see what pops up...
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Current Acoustics: Emerald X-20 OS Opus Wechter Pathmaker Wechter Nashville Tuned Wechter Dobro Washburn Nylon Electric: Line 6 Variax Keyboards: Korg SV-1 88 key reverse PA: QSC K8 x 2 Amps: Custom Peavey Studio Pro (Superman) Fishman Loudbox Mini |
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Excellent! Thanks so much.
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