Q for Emerald X7 Owners

[_zedagive]

Anyone play is the classical position (guitar on left knee)? How would you rate its comfort level?

[Methos1979]

You certainly can and I did on occasion (back when I had an X7) but the smaller body size and extreme comfort level of the Emerald body contours makes it unnecessary to play in that position for comfort. The only guitars I ever find uncomfortable to play in that position are very long scale guitars as it makes the reach of left hand far and fatigues the left shoulder rather quickly.

[Aspiring]

I play mine like that. Works great.

[steelvibe]

I feel that one of the best benefits to smallish guitars is that you can play them on either knee. With larger guitars I have found I'm more comfortable playing standing, but even then still prefer to slant my guitar at at least a 30 degree angle.

[wickedwahine]

That is the only way I play guitar and the X7 plays wonderfully that way for me.

[_zedagive]

Thanks for the responses. I love the look of their woodies and I think a short scale may be in my future. Too bad it's so difficult to find one to audition.

[steelvibe]

Originally Posted by _zedagive

Thanks for the responses. I love the look of their woodies and I think a short scale may be in my future. Too bad it's so difficult to find one to audition.

I've felt the same way but these get snagged up here very quickly on the AGF on the used market. That assuming you even see an X7 up for sale in the first place- may be saying something.

I'm gassing for the same guitar

[_zedagive]

Bought my dream guitar (the CM Exotic) shortly after purchasing the Exotic Fingerstylist, thinking I could never afford the CM (but surprisingly got an unbelievable price from Righteous Guitars). Now I need to sell the Fingerstylist to recover some funds. I'm also going to sell my Focus SE since I rarely play it as the CM is just perfect in every way given my playing style.

I think a short scale will be next and the Emeralds are really appealing aesthetically and from what I've heard on youtube and from owners on this forum. It looks like you gotta be very quick to get one of their monthly releases as the woodies get snapped up before you know it.

[wickedwahine]

Originally Posted by _zedagive

Thanks for the responses. I love the look of their woodies and I think a short scale may be in my future. Too bad it's so difficult to find one to audition.

You are in San Diego? I will be down there this June. I know that is a bit far away from now but I have X7 guitars in both steel and nylon string. I would be happy to bring one or both with me for you to try out if you have not ordered or played one by then.

Alternatively, I live in the Long Beach area and would be willing to meet you halfway in Orange County before that.

[_zedagive]

Originally Posted by wickedwahine

You are in San Diego? I will be down there this June. I know that is a bit far away from now but I have X7 guitars in both steel and nylon string. I would be happy to bring one or both with me for you to try out if you have not ordered or played one by then.

Alternatively, I live in the Long Beach area and would be willing to meet you halfway in Orange County before that.

Thanks!. Let me know your plans when it's closer to June and hopefully we can meet up.

[wickedwahine]

Originally Posted by _zedagive

Thanks!. Let me know your plans when it's closer to June and hopefully we can meet up.

Sounds good. Will do...

Edit: looks like I may be going the end of March too. If so, I will PM you my cell and we can set up a meeting if you can meet during the day on 3/30 or 3/31.

[TRose]

I play my X7 on my left thigh exclusively with out problem.

[Captain Jim]

I have played my X7 every way you can imagine... OK, I haven't done the "behind my head" thing with it. Yet. Seriously, the Gen 2 X7 I have is still the most comfortable acoustic I've played. After hip replacement last year, I played it while reclined...