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Any Blackbird Rider Love?
About 5 or 6 years ago I sold my steel string Rider because I preferred the more traditional shape of the X7 and found it more comfortable to play.
I recently picked up another Rider and I had forgotten how well built they are and how good they sound. Although I still find the X7 more comfortable, I am really enjoying playing the Rider again and seemed to have gotten used to holding it. Anyone else love their Rider? Mitch |
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Hi MItch,
Yes, there is Rider love:-) I own 2 steel string Riders and one nylon Rider. I play them all in rotation with my other guitars. Barb |
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I love my steel string Rider - I just had it setup by Blackbird. It sounds great, plays great, and is a great playing experience.
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Riders Forever!
Hey Mitch - As you well know, I, too, have Rider Love. It's a sleeper and a keeper!
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I’m on my second one and there’s a lot to love. Great for air travel. No worries on humidity. Shocking bass for the size. Good playability once you’re used to it. Hard to find all these attributes in a small package, you see why so few hit the market.
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I love mine, yes ! I got it in 2013, and it has been a joy ever since.
Last edited by Tricia; 10-08-2022 at 07:47 PM. |
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I would love to try a Rider Nylon but since I am in Europe that may prove to be difficult.
Come on Blackbird, please reissue the Rider in Ekoa!
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I have a steel string Rider. Weirdest looking guitar I own but it sounds amazing.
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Glad to see there are still a few of us enjoying our Blackbird Riders! I am thinking of letting go of my 2nd generation X7 since they serve the same function for me.
Mitch |
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I was the opposite. I owned both the BB Rider and the Emerald X7 at the same time several years back. Both had a good sound, but I couldn't get comfortable with that odd shape of the Rider. It never felt small to me due to its odd shape. Sold the BB in short order and I still have that 2011 Gen-1 X-7 which feels much smaller and plays much easier.
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i'd buy an ekoa Rider in a heartbeat. i wonder if Blackbird has abandoned that body style. it's not mainstream by any means, but there's a group of enthusiasts that absolutely love it.
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I bought a nylon nearly a year ago to take to the rainy NW and the desert. It is all I play now. With the Neck Up (full size works better than the mini) the odd shape doesn't bother me at all.
Compared to a classical, it has a slightly narrow neck and a radiused finger board. Mine also has a slight curve to the neck giving it a little more relief than ideal. I've made a new nut spacing the strings closer to classical and a new bridge to try to get rid of a persistent buzz in #5. I've settled somewhat on Knobloch carbon strings though they don't sound really good until played about 2 weeks. I really like the light weight, durablility, and sound. You do have to get used to hearing all those harmonics. If they made a new one I'd be on the schedule, would really like a 52mm nut and flat fingerboard. |
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If I could buy a new rider, I would. Awesome design. I would also buy an Ekoa rider in a heartbeat! I missed the boat and regretted not snagging one when they were available.
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There is a steel string Rider on Reverb if you are looking for one
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Just scored a good deal on a Blackbird Rider Nylon. This one is in great shape and the sound is awesome. It is currently in the shop getting a set-up (lowering the action) and getting strap buttons installed. (not a fan of the neck-up system)
I sure hope I can get along with the odd shape and playability on this one. I will be a bit more patient than I was with the steel string Rider that I owned a decade ago. I sold that one within a few weeks after purchase. |