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03-16-2022, 10:48 PM
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Help me pick an Emerald 12 string
The price difference between an X7 and X20 12 string is $100, with the X30 being another $100.
I finger pick mostly in open tunings and play slide. Differences in sound between them? Leaning towards black with no veneer, but I was wondering if anyone has seen the inlays in person. Thanks! 
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03-17-2022, 07:47 AM
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I'd go with the X20-12 (and recently did). I previously owned an Emerald X30 and found its tone to be too boomy; but on a 12-string, it might be just right. Emerald's veneers are very nice, but it's up to you to decide if it's worth the uncharge...
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03-30-2022, 08:29 PM
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I got my x30-12 early Feb. and have already gone through a set of Elixirs. No regrets here and that’s after playing an Adamas for the last 20 years. I got the Hyvibe system and it makes this instrument sonically stunning! That matches the visual candy they produce at Emerald. If you can afford it-go ahead and trick it out. Get what you want. You won’t be disappointed.
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03-30-2022, 11:12 PM
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I’ve an X20-12 and love the sound, quiet, loud, clean sounds, holds its own in jams and sounds great amplified (mine has a K&K Power Duo active internal) I use it for finger style, picking, and strumming. No boomy bottom, a lot does depend on the strings you use - I use D’Addario EJ37’s
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Custom Breedlove 12 string guitar Breedlove Deschutes 6 string guitar Deering 12 string banjo Custom Emerald X20-12 guitar
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03-31-2022, 07:49 AM
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I have an x20-12. The inlays are very subtle on mine.
The x7-12 appeared after I owned the X20 and I am intrigued by that one. The x7 does so well sound-wise that I suspect sound is not a real compromise. I have played a small Collings 01 12-string and really enjoyed it, but I have not touched an x7-12... yet. https://youtu.be/0ZVutTiox_4?t=1166 Last edited by redi; 03-31-2022 at 03:37 PM.
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03-31-2022, 03:01 PM
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I’m going back and forth between the X7 and X20. I was thinking X30 initially but I often play with the guitar on my left leg which seems to be a problem with the X30. That and I use open tunings which might be too much boomy with the 30.
I agree the inlays are subtle. Anyone have the inlays in white? If it’s a choice between inlays or veneer I’d probably go veneer.
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04-01-2022, 08:37 AM
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04-01-2022, 08:43 AM
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I got silver rings on my Amicus. Subtle, yes, but by no means invisible.IMG_1421.jpg
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04-01-2022, 09:48 AM
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After all the hand wringing, I ended up putting an X30 on hold.
They had a plain Jane black one in stock. I like the sound of it the best in the videos but can’t rely totally on that. I figure I have the weekend to decide. Just wondering if an X7 or X20 would get played more just for the comfort factor Last edited by tcb37; 04-01-2022 at 10:18 AM.
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04-01-2022, 02:15 PM
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