#16
|
|||
|
|||
Scott (Methos1979) - Did you see the Emerald post on Facebook regarding the new X7? There is an intro where it is being played for about 15 seconds (about the same at the end), then Alistair talking about it. Listening with Airpods, that sweet little guitar sounds spectacular!
I had Joan listen to it... she said, "Maybe you want to sell your current X7 and get a new one?" Which beats the heck out of: "Why would you need another guitar?" For the record, she has never said that. I played the X7 for a while this morning... no way I could let that go. Better to just add one in between (the X7 and the X20), don't you think? |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
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 |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
The free helmet that I offered in an earlier reply has been spoken for!!!
No longer available. Food for thought: What is this relationship between love of CF guitars and love of two wheelers? |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
I'm going with: a sense of freedom and pure joy. Both take some practice to be competent. My CF guitars require less maintenance than the scoots, though.
|
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Perfect answer! BTW, buy a Lambretta scooter the next time.
|
#21
|
|||
|
|||
I understand the long standing Vespa vs Lambretta thing... kinda like Taylor and Martin. Of course, we CF folks are beyond that whole "my guitar can beat up your guitar" thing... definitely some brand preference, but I think we can agree that the CF options all bring something to the table.
For the record, I think Lambretta scooters were pretty cool for their time... hard to find new parts, though. Seven years ago, I was playing wood guitars and riding an adventure cruising motorcycle. CF guitars and scooters weren't even on my radar. Just goes to show you that you can teach an old dog... well, you know. My Vespa is a classy-looking black, just like my X7. Red would be sharp, too. |
#22
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I would likely end up A/B'ing the two and keeping the one, most likely the X7. Since as someone said earlier, I play the X20 mostly amped for gigging the slightly larger body would likely not make much of a difference while the smaller X7 body would be more comfortable and lighter weight. Assuming all else was equal when amplified I could see the X20 going on the block along with the OF660 as well and then I'd be back to two, one CF and one wood. All this is of course just thinking out loud. Until I hear back from Kevin upon Alistair's return that he can duplicate my X20's neck this is all just hypothetical anyway. If that turns out to be doable and I can find a wood veneer I like then I just might pull the trigger and get it going. Then wait for 9 months or so! |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Yeah... I kinda thought that, only in reverse, when I got the X20, Scott. Turns out, I like 'em both so much, that I couldn't give up either. The X20 gets more play when we're home, the X7 is the traveler. Yes, I understand that the new X7 is bigger... not having played one, yet, I can't say how close it might be to the X20 experience.
Now, that X10... |
#24
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
#25
|
|||
|
|||
I've never wore a helmet while I played...but I guess there are those that might. LOL
__________________
John |
#26
|
|||
|
|||
What goes with my guitar?
Regrettably, I parted with a left handed Rainsong that was a wonderful guitar. I also parted with a Blackbird Lucky 13 that I never got along that well with. Right now I am trying a Martin 00XLAE and it is okay, but has the heavy neck. But, what goes with my guitar? Coffee until 9am... Beer after 2pm. I live in Colorado, so I could, um... 'reefer' to some other intoxicants, legally... So, what else? My dog. A few other guitars. Amps and devices about 25% of the time. Recording gear 5% of the time. A perpetual longing to create beautiful music. Sometimes I please myself, but not always. Some sense of comfort. That's what goes with my guitar(s). Good day, all. ishtar |
#27
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I didn't mean for this thread to be only about what "goes with your guitar," but also about what else pumps you up, guitar related or not. Bonus points if you can relate it to something guitar(ish). |
#28
|
|||
|
|||
Captain;
You mean something like String Theory? Western saddles? Pea-nuts? The London Bridge? Pickup lines? I could probably do this all day, but it's time for a lunch break. |
#29
|
|||
|
|||
What goes with my guitars (Ovation Elite, Emerald Amicus and Line 6 Variax)?
1. Piano and keyboards 2. Chapman Stick - Grand Stick (12-String), Railboard (10-String), and NS Stick (8-String) 3. LinnStrument and Roli Seaboard Block 4. Harpejji (G16) 5. Zendrum ZX 6. Godin MultiOud - in theory this could count as a guitar but it is a very different animal to play. Most of my live performances are on the piano/keys and Chapman Stick. |
#30
|
|||
|
|||
Kinda. I spend my days trying to make the Blonde happy. Fortunately, that generally means playing some guitar (guitar reference - check). Boat, scoots, bikes, and traveling. She’s the one that suggested the Black Hills this summer... I get to ride and kick back. Right now, she’s shopping, i’m In a “guy chair”... it’s all good.
|