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Haha, I wish I could. I really prefer nylon strings, and alas, as much as I love my current X7, it is steel. It just makes me long for the new one more when I play this one. Hence, my need to feed off other's anticipation.
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"The need to feed off other's anticipation" sounds a bit vampirish--could be a seasonal affliction (Halloween being right around the corner).
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I would def. like to order one but really don't know where to start. I'm 5'1 and only 75lbs and a wheelchair user. I have a Taylor 214e and like the short scale. I want to do light strumming and finger picking.
How do you start choosing all the options? No pickups right? Are there US dealers? |
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I have 2017 Select Series green X7. I'm a fingerpicker, somewhat larger than you, so I appreciate the standard 1.75" nut and bridge string spacing. Love the 24" scale. So the only thing I would suggest needed to get closer to your Taylor would be a custom 1 11/16" nut. Jim |
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No US dealers. In fact, no dealers - you buy direct from the people who make the guitar (in Ireland). They are great to deal with. You can order with or without a pickup. Look around on this sub-forum and you will find plenty of Emerald info and happy owners. Good luck with the decisions. |
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Fear not. When Alice got her X7 woody, the back and sides are not quite the standard amber tone. The color is a little more brownish than the amber, and we call it "root beer". It works perfectly with the bubinga top veneer. Emerald seems to adjust the tonality to best match the veneer, and do it with the eye of a master craftsman / artist.
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THAT IS JUST RAVISHING!
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Congratulations, it is beautiful. I look forward to hearing about how you like it when it arrives.
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Taylor Custom Grand Concert Master Grade koa, Taylor K22ce 12-fret AA koa, Emerald X7 "Kauai" (custom painted artwork), Grimes Hapa nylon, Benedetto Andy, Kanile'a GL6 Guitalele, Moore Bettah and KoAloha custom ukuleles, Rob Allen Mouse koa bass |
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What kind of wood is that? It's beautiful.
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What fun to see the transformation! Congrats! Can't wait for the photo shoot.
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Wow! I definitely like some veneers more than others - that one jumped right up there with the Cocobola (sp?) tops. Beautiful.
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Goodness, that is gorgeous!!
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One word..Wowthatsbeautacious !
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Alistair and company did a wonderful job with your woody. The dark edges really set the veneer off beautifully.
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