Alistair's secrete

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by kramster

Ends with not an "L".

Eh?????

[kramster]

Originally Posted by Acousticado

Eh?????

close...well not really... but sounds close

[SpruceTop]

Originally Posted by jonfields45

se·crete1
səˈkrēt/Submit
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(of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance).
"insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood"
synonyms: produce, discharge, emit, excrete, release, send out
"a substance secreted by the prostate gland"

I suppose there are more than a few things about Alistair I don't need to know...

Jon, you little rascal you!

[ceciltguitar]

"Did I forget anyone?"

Gibson
Fender
Taylor
Yamaha
Takamine
Ovation
Martin
Cordoba
etc.

All fine guitars, but not known for doing custom work at a reasonable price for a hefty percentage of their business.

Spruce;

Jon is more than a little troublemaker. Knows the words and how they are spelled. I think he's dangerous. Has me on my toes and thumbing through Webster's. Got to be careful around here. Don't want to taint the message.

[Captain Jim]

A preview - this morning, I got some photos that Kevin shot with his phone (not the professional images Emerald includes with the guitar)...







NOW, I am getting excited! We should be home in a few days, so I'll have an address where they can send it.

I am liking the Crystal Ice on the back and sides.

[wickedwahine]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

A preview - this morning, I got some photos that Kevin shot with his phone (not the professional images Emerald includes with the guitar)...







NOW, I am getting excited! We should be home in a few days, so I'll have an address where they can send it.

I am liking the Crystal Ice on the back and sides.

It looks beautiful Jim, I look forward to hearing how you like it.

I'm with Wicked, looking forward to some sound. The guitar is beautiful, well worth the wait.

[kramster]

Beautacious right there... which acoustic pick up is in that one?

[Earl49]

Very nice, Jim. The crystal ice is a good option for the body. I hope you can bear up under the remaining wait until you get home. Looking forward to your NGD and report - and pictures of Rufus with the X10. It needs his paw print of approval too.....

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I am liking the Crystal Ice on the back and sides.

Very nice Jim. I took possession of my X20 this past May. I had ordered it in black, but with the vertically aligned weave like the June Select series. I also opted for the crystal ice b&s finish and I have to say that I very much like it. It’s a no fuss, no muss finish...reminds me a bit of the overall finish of my CA Cargo with the “road tough” finish (not offered since Peavey took over) which is very durable.

[Captain Jim]

Thanks, folks. The wait has actually been pretty easy, since we were out playing most of the summer, in the beautiful Black Hills. I had planned "just in case" with my favorite red strap and the Bose S1, in case the guitar had been ready while we were in one place.

I was quite taken with Evan's X10 in red. I went back and forth regarding a veneer... I likely would have gone for the padauk, but after seeing that first one and contacting Emerald, I found out my guitar was already in production. For my use, I think the Crystal Ice will be a good way to go. To answer Kramster's question about the pickup, it is the level 2, with the acoustic and humbucking pickups.

With the guitar being shipped on Friday, I will be surprised if it arrives as fast as the X7 did: in four days! We'll see how that plays out. In the meantime, I'll have plenty of "moving back into the house" to keep me occupied for a while.

Joan has already asked what guitars will go on the wall in the guitar room.

We are both ready to be home for a while. Rufus just wants to be where we are. After seeing these photos today, I am drooling just a bit... in keeping OT with this thread, not sure if that is a secret(e).

[nuttyprof]

Why did you decide to go with the crystal ice finish?

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by nuttyprof

Why did you decide to go with the crystal ice finish?

Both the gloss and the Crystal Ice are nice - my X7 is an Opus, so has the CI back & sides. My X20 is all gloss; it has that louro preto veneer, so there is nice separation between the sides and top. While I haven't had any issue with the gloss scratching on either of my Emeralds, the X7 has traveled a LOT more miles with us compared to the X20. The X7 still looks brand new.

So, between wanting some visual separation and appreciating the utility of the Crystal Ice... that made my decision for me. Had I been able to add the padauk veneer, I would have gone with all gloss.

This is pretty much aesthetics - the real test of this guitar is going to be the sound. And that will have to wait until it shows up and I can get some time with it.

[kramster]

I was wondering which pick up is used for the acoustic part...Ill see if I can find it... if it is the 6 separate lil guys like in Level 3?