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Aaaannnnd said logo is sterling silver
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Hey byudzai,
I was hoping you could shed some light since I see you have experience with both the x20 and x30 and my Emerald itch is growing ever stronger again. How would you compare the volume, projection & tone of the x30 compared to the x20. I would assume the x30 to have greater volume and projection but by how much? If you (for some reason) were forced to just keep one of these guitars which one would it be? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. |
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The jury is still out. I think the X20 is more Martin-like, balanced toward the brighter and vibrant end of the spectrum. Clear and singing. I’m mostly a chunky strummer so the fat voice of the X30 is the winner for me. But I always lean toward murkier, more melancholy sound from any instrument.
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The amount I agree with that sentiment is startling! How anyone could ever design a more perfect guitar escapes my imagination.
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Thanks! Amazing review... awesome and gorgeous looking guitar! 🎸👍😉
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True . .cant be done .... wood guitars will never do it
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The 20 is usually my guitar of choice acoustically and does a great job plugged...mine has been set up by a tech and ahhh yesss...perfect...very balanced tone
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That's all good info regarding the x30 vs x20. My Gibson is cringing in its case at the moment almost as if it can read my current thoughts of selling it next spring and using those funds for an x20. Sometimes I hate myself for asking questions but thanks for the answers nonetheless I appreciate it.
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It's REALLY a good thing that Kramster is here to help with problems like this. LOL Just sayin...
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Man this makes me want an X30! But for now I will have to just be thankful for my X20!!!
Those Veneers are just awesome though! |
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How is the comparison between the blue and woody X30 coming. Are they sounding more similar or are you still hearing a difference? -Ray |