#1
|
|||
|
|||
Just Placed Order for X30
Over the past few weeks I have immensely enjoyed my submersion into carbon fiber guitars, all starting with my purchase of the McPherson Sable. I've read a lot of positive reviews about Emerald Guitars here in the Carbon Fiber Section, as well as watching tons of videos on them. I was immediately drawn to the timber of the X30. I just couldn't stand it no more and placed an order for an X30 a few moments ago after chatting with Kevin. I'm looking forward to receiving this new guitar in a few months. I think the Sable and the X30 will cover a broad swath of tonal textures for my style of playing. Now to sale a couple of wooden guitars so I'll have room in my rack for the X30 to reside.
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Congrats, Kenny! That's how it starts. You might want to get your order going for an X7 to cover the travel or couch time playing.
__________________
Some CF, some wood. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
In my mind I'm seeing a sign that is kind of like Don't Feed The Bears, but it says, Don't Encourage Me! LOL
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Then you came to the wrong place to discourage guitar purchases...
__________________
Emerald X20 Emerald X20-12 Martin D18 Martin 000-15sm |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Congrats! I ordered an X-20 last week. Looks like we can commiserate with each other for the next 4 months
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Congrats Kenny. I ordered my X30 in DEC 2019 after playing one at Kramster's house a couple of months earlier. It can be a handful if you play seated with the guitar on the left thigh like I do, but what a killer tone!! The X30 is my only guitar that I can comfortably play for any length of time while sitting on my right thigh (shoulder injuries). A buddy of mine who built his own Martin D28 clone rarely plays that one anymore, favoring his veneered X30. They are that good.....
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
LOL That's for certain!
Quote:
Ordering the guitar was great, but what followed this morning has been a nightmare. Emerald uses Stripe as their funds processor. When I paid for my order with my credit card it was declined, a fraud alert was placed on my card, and other bells and whistles went off. Had Kevin to invoice me via PayPal and paid for it that way. Apparently my bank (in whom my credit card is through) will not allow any transactions outside of the USA. I hope it is all straightened up now! It has taken three separate chat sessions. Quote:
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
I just realized that I did not (thanks Shawn) provide any details about options, etc...
I ordered Macassar ebony, of course that was a generic order and I believe Kevin will get up with me on what is actually available, but I did like the Macassar ebony. I got the hardshell case. For pickup I picked the Anthem system. It will also have a pinless bridge. I did not realize that the pinless bridge now comes standard on the X30. Kevin said it use to be a $150 extra charge. I did pay a lot extra for the faster shipping with tracking. Last edited by KennyEC; 01-22-2021 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Syntax |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
I was unaware that the pinless bridge had now propagated to the X30 too, but that makes perfect sense. When you change strings, it is very helpful to have a spare bridge pin or a golf tee handy to hold the ball ends in place. The pin goes in at a 45° angle to the top.
|
#10
|
|||
|
|||
I've been looking at the x30 as well. Please report back when you get it and have a chance to give it a workout.
__________________
{ o}===::: Craig ________________________ 2003 Gibson J45 2021 Furch Yellow Gc-CR MC FOR SALE 2023 Hatcher Greta |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Oh for certain I will!
|
|
Tags |
emerald guitar, x30 |
Thread Tools | |
|