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I can't say that the big change I hear on my X7 was due to the bone saddle Sean, I hope I didn't imply that, I changed several things all at the same time, so that would be a guess. I've played with different saddles on other guitars in the past and I never heard any big enough difference that made me want to put bone saddles in all my guitars. The J45 I had hated the bone, but the differences were pretty small on other guitars, I doubt you could identify which was which in a blind test. The older X7 fits the body better when sitting, it takes a little bit to get used to the V2. But tone wise.....to me, there is a pretty big difference. Different isn't always good, but in this case I thought it was. The V2 sounds like a bigger guitar. Both are excellent, but different. I can easily understand why Ray kept his X7 V2 and sold the X20, they are close enough to consider that, no way I would have done that with my X7 V1.
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No no..you are correct, those were the changes that took place all at the same time. So who knows??? LOL I guess that each change contributed a small change and they all added up. I really can't explain it.
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Thanks for clarifying John. At least in the case of this guitar the actions you took were very beneficial. I'm going to try TI Plectrums on the OF660 as well but only after I get around to putting the Zero Glide on. That .059 is a monster string!
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My earlier advice sort of stands, but reading "I have an X20 and an X7, I don't remember the last time I played the X20. I play the X7 almost daily." really resonated with me because that's what led me to my decision. So if you had that experience but still had an OF660 for a travel guitar, that OF660 isn't gonna change how you feel about the X7 vs the X20. So there definitely COULD BE a case for going with an X7 along with the OF660. For me, I THINK I'd go with something larger if I was keeping an OF660, but if I were to add a travel guitar now, I still wouldn't trade in my X7 for anything else. So take my earlier advice with a grain of salt, if at all! -Ray |
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More advice and more salt Ray- good dialogue here!
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As far as the X20 vs my X7, yes, the X20 is a sound/tone monster from the playing perspective. It took me a few sessions with the X20 to get the feel of the sound control (acoustically) with it. That upturned soundhole really puts the sound out. When recording, I use the X20 with the condenser mic on the Spire Studio most often. Surprisingly (to me anyway), the X7 sounds almost as good with that condenser mic. The two really do compliment each other. For the occasional times I use a capo, it is more comfortable on the 25.5" scale X20. I have no problem going back and forth with the scale on those two guitars. |
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I really love my OF660, however with a caveat.
I love it for what it is and what it affords me which is basically a travel guitar that plays nicely and sounds decent. I have an Emerald x 20 - 12 and a Blackbird El Capitan (and an X30 soon on the way), none of which is suitable for traveling; for me and my assumption of risk. The OF660 is (IMHO) built like a tank and fills a very specific niche. It breaks down into its awesomely designed case, that was designed very specifically to meet the carry-on requirements for airlines. There would never be any special requirements that you would run into from the airlines with this particular instrument. I think some assumptions here are also in order in regards to what one considers traveling. If one considers traveling very specifically to include airline travel, the 0F660 is almost in a league of it's own, again, depending on the owners level of risk they are willing to accept. Although I do not own an X7, I would have some serious anxiety trying to bring it on a plane with me because if for some reason they wouldn't allow it it would have to go into the cargo hold...which would freak me out. :-) YMMV.... Cheers... Todd in Chicago Last edited by TheChicagoTodd; 05-27-2019 at 05:31 PM. |
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Beautiful picture of the guitar with "Lake Michigan" in the background. I need to move to that part of Chicago.
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And has also visited a few racetracks as well...Road America, Mid-Ohio, Mt. Tremblant (Canada), Sebring, Circuit of the Americas, Watkins Glen, and Autobahn Country Club. Cheers... Todd in Chicago |
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I guess I better stop pestering my cousin Vinnie about getting me a good deal on some real estate on the lake then. Bummer!
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Can cousin Vinnie can get us a deal on property in Puerto Vallarta? |
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Probably, but I doubt you'll like his terms.
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