Emerald shipping 7/12

[Melt in the Sun]

A neat bunch this week! This also includes some explanation of the custom work that goes into the nylon string models and a description of the construction and thought process behind the new unidirectional carbon fretboards. Looks like Alistair's losing some weight too.

https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldGuit...3793325419606/

I was surprised to see a wooden guitar in a background rack. A spy?

[kramster]

Good stuff... A great episode.

[TheChicagoTodd]

Originally Posted by EvanB

I was surprised to see a wooden guitar in a background rack. A spy?

Are you sure it's a wooden guitar!!??

A few years ago when I started my build an x 20-12 I asked if they could use a piece of flamed Maple veneer for the neck.... I was told that was something they did not want to attempt at the time. Maybe what you are seeing is a carbon fiber guitar covered in veneer. Secret squirrel stuff...

Cheers...

Todd in Chicago

[GuitarLuva]

Originally Posted by Melt in the Sun

A neat bunch this week! This also includes some explanation of the custom work that goes into the nylon string models and a description of the construction and thought process behind the new unidirectional carbon fretboards. Looks like Alistair's losing some weight too.

https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldGuit...3793325419606/

My 6th sense tells me that 2nd last guitar in the video, that beautiful royal ebony, belongs to you!

[Melt in the Sun]

Originally Posted by GuitarLuva

My 6th sense tells me that 2nd last guitar in the video, that beautiful royal ebony, belongs to you!

It's not quite done - still needs the neck finish knocked back to satin and the pickup prep. They aren't installing one for me (tinkerer...you understand) but are going to prep a hole for the jack separate from the end pin. That's the tape visible on the butt end. It's cool to see it in the flesh. I was not aware that my issue back in December was the catalyst for the new fretboard.

[GuitarLuva]

Originally Posted by Melt in the Sun

It's not quite done - still needs the neck finish knocked back to satin and the pickup prep. They aren't installing one for me (tinkerer...you understand) but are going to prep a hole for the jack separate from the end pin. That's the tape visible on the butt end. It's cool to see it in the flesh. I was not aware that my issue back in December was the catalyst for the new fretboard.

Yes I do understand about tinkering! The fact that your issues led to the new fretboard is really good on them. That was the first Emerald guitar brought forth with a bunch of issues and to see them react and change the fretboard design as a result is amazing. I hope the new one plays like the old one.

[kramster]

Originally Posted by GuitarLuva

My 6th sense tells

Round here we call it "6th string sense"..

[TheChicagoTodd]

Awesome video.....I am kicking myself so hard for not going with the carved headstock!

Cheers...

Todd in Chicago

[new2guitar_eh]

Great video and really love how Alastair owns any issues that arise. Emerald is a true class act.

[kramster]

Originally Posted by TheChicagoTodd

Awesome video.....I am kicking myself so hard for not going with the carved headstock!

Cheers...

Todd in Chicago

Kick harder..hope this helps

Perhaps some kick-boxing classes are in order?

[TheChicagoTodd]

Originally Posted by EvanB

Perhaps some kick-boxing classes are in order?

What was I thinking....to save a measly $700!! Doh!

Actually, I really love the new X30, even with its plain headstock. :-)

Cheers...

Todd in Chicago

[TheChicagoTodd]

Originally Posted by kramster

Kick harder..hope this helps

Always!

[Sips more sake]

Cheers...

Todd in Chicago

[lat18]

I know my black carbon Kestral was shipped yesterday, but no mention.