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NGD -- X20-12
At long last ..... I ordered a custom X20-12 last November and today it arrived (it took a long time due to a few "bumps in the road" that took awhile for Emerald to master). So awesome, I was so excited to put my custom Breedlove 12 back in its case). I'm enclosing pics and at some point will post some sound clips. The veneer is unique - curly amboyna, most of the rest is obvious tweaks, what you only see part of is a K&K Power Duo and the part you don't see is a narrower neck -- 1 3/4" 12 string nut width. First outing is tonight at a jam, can't wait! Enjoy the pics.
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I love the veneer - a beautiful choice.
I have to say that the electronics in the soundhole are kind of jarring, but the proof will be in how it plays and sounds for you. Jam report tomorrow?
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Martin 0-16NY Emerald Amicus Emerald X20 Cordoba Stage Some of my tunes: https://youtube.com/user/eatswodo |
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I gotta second what eatswodo said....beautiful veneer ! The amber works well with it. Interested to hear your follow up report.
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Congrats! My X20-12 is green CF and short scale - 24.6" instead of 25.5" and standard 1-7/8" nut width. The short scale is sweet.....
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Quite a fine looking guitar! Electronics do add an interesting look.
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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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Wow - that is quite a wait! Beautiful guitar! Congrats!
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That sure is a gorgeous guitar....
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Very nice guitar and veneer! But I gots ta ask...why are the electronics so visible in the soundhole? Not my cup o’ tea, but all the power to ya if that’s what ya wanted.
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Tom '21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI My original songs |
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Love the veneer, it has a quarter saw look to it. Also, a perfect match to the Amber weave. I don’t know if I could have waited almost a year. Congrats
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Adamas W597 Ovation Elite Emerald X20 Select Series 12/17 E Emerald X10 Black Level 3 |
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That’s a beautiful finish, congratulations.
For me, the 1 3/4 on a 12 would be a workaround, but custom gets you just what’s right for you. What kind of music will you play on this fine instrument? Do you mostly strum, flatpick or fingerpick? I really enjoy my CF 12’s (Emerald and Rainsong) and I bet you will as well. |
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Congratulations on your lovely new guitar day!
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Quite stunning! Enjoy!
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Susie Taylors: 914 • K24ce • 414 • GSMeK+ Pono Guileles: Mango Baritone Deluxe • Mahogany Baritone Have been finger-pickin' guitar since 1973! Love my mountain dulcimers too! (7 Mountain Dulcimers) |
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Jam was great - lots of complements on the sound and look of the guitar, most had never seen or handled a CF instrument so there was lots of passing around and playing, many folks were surprised at how light it was and (especially here in Alaska) were excited about it not being affected by the humidity and temperatures (although I’m not sure I want to test it -40 degrees) ...
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Custom Breedlove 12 string guitar Breedlove Deschutes 6 string guitar Deering 12 string banjo Custom Emerald X20-12 guitar |
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She is a beauty. Does she get a name?
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Adamas W597 Ovation Elite Emerald X20 Select Series 12/17 E Emerald X10 Black Level 3 |