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I'm guessing Emerald uses the [email protected] email address convention?
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This is a very useful review for me, since I’ve been getting very close to ordering an X30 for a week or two. It doesn’t change my mind - yet - but it gives me pause. Thuddy/resonant notes can really ruin a guitar for me if it’s pronounced. All guitars seem to have them somewhere, but if they are manageable and not intrusive, it’s generally all good. Please keep the info coming.
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My point in mentioning this is not to re-discuss what happened to me but just so that any potential US buyer of an Emerald knows that he/she may be unexpectedly subject to an additional cost once the guitar enters the United States...
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Four Emeralds, and never hit by extra duty. Must be part of the new normal.
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And thus the use of the word "unexpected"....
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Does it have a pickup installed? Pickups and cables can also cause some weird stuff to happen with sympathetic vibrations and dead notes, etc.
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Yes, it's got an SBT installed, K&K pure mini. Good suggestion, I'll take a look there when I can.
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Now, I will say, there were a couple of occasions during the process where I was lucky enough to communicate with Alistair directly, and that's when things got done. Alistair is a pro, without question. But one way or another he would benefit from spending some time assuring that communication with customers improves. Anyway, off to keep working on the new Joe Henry tune "Bloom." I'm still amazed how that low open E resonates on that small X7 body. Lovely. |
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https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export
"Under what is known as its "301" authority, the United States may impose a much higher than normal duty rate on products from certain countries. Currently, the United States has imposed a 100 percent rate of duty on certain products of Austria, Belgium, {snip}, Greece, Ireland, etc..." When my x7 arrived in UAE I paid about $284. Coming through US customs in Dublin I paid another $120. It's my understanding that customs duties, fees, and taxes are to be declared and paid. |
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The more research I do the more confusing it gets. The processes have been inconsistent but I expect that to change.
Regarding your possible tour in Ireland and if you pick up a guitar there, if you declare it you'll almost be certain to pay customs. Though it is only 3%, I think https://www.cbp.gov/travel/internati...toms-duty-info |
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If you purchase and play the guitar in Ireland would it then be considered used and thus charged less duty?
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And then charged a customs fee for any Guiness we drank that was still in our system....
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I'll remember to drink Tequila if I visit Ireland.
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Didn't know he had cancer and didn't know he was Madonna's cousin. Wrote "Don't Tell Me" among other things. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/18/a...joe-henry.html
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