#61
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Congrats on launching the new models, Alistair. Tempted as I am by both the X10 (now that it seems to be more of an OO size, as AZLiberty noted) and the X30 (even though it seems to be more guitar than I can physically handle, bevels aside), the X20 still seems like it might well be the best fit for me. Which is why I was tempted to buy an X20 Opus, but then it disappeared from the store. Maybe it's a sign I should be sensible and not buy anything. Or it might be a sign for me to get an X20 Artisan but, unlike with the new models, there's still no option to specify an X20 Artisan with a gig bag and no electronics, which is why the minimum possible price still remains above that of the new models. So, my two questions, Alistair, are: 1) Do you plan to revamp the X20 and add an extended access cutaway? I'd hate to buy an X20 only to have that introduced soon. 2) Do you plan to offer the X20 with just a gig bag and without electronics? If not, you'd be penalising potential customers like me for whom the no frills X20 Opus ticked all the boxes. I actually love the look of black carbon fiber, don't need electronics or Gotoh 510 tuners, and don't need a hardcase for a rugged CF guitar. Then again, you've already said that your sales stats show that your customers are willing to spend more, so I guess I'm in the minority. |
#62
|
|||
|
|||
Alistair thanks for checking in here!
I am very interested in the X10 with all the extra gizmos... looks like a versatile workhorse that fits in well with my thin neck GX, Strat, and nylon Savoy. The offset sound hole, however, is a deal breaker for me. Is the centered sound hole still available with the new model? Also is the neck profile flat like the old X10 or more C shaped? Any chance at a 25 inch scale length? |
#63
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
but I am surprised that the o/s soundhole would be the dealbreaker for you. It has become kinda the Emerald “look” and as other Emerald owners can confirm it is very beautiful in person . You will never drop another pick into that soundhole (if you somehow do, it is easy to retrieve) AND you can actually carry the naked guitar around by it and it balances perfectly ! |
#64
|
|||
|
|||
Long Jon, I have played/tested the X20 and some of the older X models (5, 7). I own an older X10 with a centered sound hole, so I am very familiar with the Emeralds. And for sure they are very artful instruments and I've always thought the X10 was close to perfection!
About the neck... coming off the thin neck GX or Strat my X10 feels flat and wide. Same thing compared to the Savoy which has the same 1.75 nut width as the X10. It's not a big deal ~ the X10 plays fine ~ but I wouldn't get another one with the same kind of neck. Having an X10 that was more congruous to the other guitars would be great! About the OS sound hole... I don't want to be "immersed in my own sound" as Emerald once described it on their web site. I prefer to aim the sound and keep my ears open to other players. It's a preference based on experience with these guitars. I also want to minimize the guitar bleeding into a vocal mic for recording. I didn't test this, so not sure if it really is an issue, but it would be a concern. But their is another reason that may be pecular to me... birds ~ I mostly live outside and it's amazing how fast critters can move in ~ and debirs... that sound port just says "feed me" and there would be more than just picks collecting in there. Beer, too, and with the electronics, I'd be hesitant to hose it out. I am probably in the vast minority on the OS sound hole thing, but it might be nice for Emerald to have at least one model to accommodate and I think the X10 would be a perfect model for that option. |
#65
|
|||
|
|||
Strumalot;
I think the X10 is a great model for numerous adaptations. I've played the 7 and the 30, owned two 10s and one 20 and have found the 10 to be the happy medium. Options like sound hole placement, nut width, scale, electronics and body thickness would make the 10 an incredibly versatile instrument. |
#66
|
|||
|
|||
Someone say there might be critters hidin’ in here ?!
|
#67
|
|||
|
|||
Well, if you had taken that photo on your boat, Jon, it would have been the "trifecta" of what makes me smile!
When I do play on the couch, Rufus sits by me, but he has never stuck his head in the soundhole. I, on the other hand, have sung right into it. Not sure what that says about the average intelligence of each species? |
#68
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#69
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Sorry if I’ve steered away from thread topic a bit. Just killin’ time while we all eagerly await Alistair’s latest new info ! HEY ! Emerald (and any other offset soundhole) folks ! Here’s another good fun time waster for y’all: Anyone else experimented with the “Wa-Wa” effect that you can get by hitting a big chord then palming the soundhole open/shut ? Haven’t figured how to work it into any songs yet, might make a nice ending/fadeout for something .... |
#70
|
|||
|
|||
Jon;
You should be ashamed of taking credit for the Wa-Wa effect when it's obviously your cat making the sound. Also, the sound you are hearing is probably not Wa-Wa but more like Mew-Ow. |
#71
|
|||
|
|||
That's crazy talk right there!!
__________________
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 |
#72
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
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 |
#73
|
|||
|
|||
New Emerald models up on web site
I know, what on earth could I have been thinking? [emoji23] But I do need to sell some stuff soon to justify my latest bout of GAS. My Ovation 1994 Collector Series has gotta to go, to make room for a full composite guitar. Or... maybe I'll just buy something new first, and then sell the old stuff later... so tempting to be undisciplined. I also have to admit that I'm taking second and third (and fourth) looks at the new X7. I don't need a travel guitar so the old version was too small for me. But this new one might just be the sweet spot for stashing in the trunk of my car, for a strum or two while waiting to pick up my wife or kids. |
#74
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
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 |
#75
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|