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NGD: Emerald X30 Woodie
Arthur C. Clarke once said that any technology that is sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic. The Emerald X30 is by definition magic. It is better in tone and volume than an artificial material instrument could possibly be. I compared it to my wood instruments, some of which cost ten times as much and it held its own. Resonant, sparkling trebles. Easy playability. The only quibble I have is the the low E is a bit boomy. I am going to try a 56 gage string on it to see if that helps. The overall presentation however is very, very impressive. The fan fret neck is expertly crafted. I specified a scale difference of about 0.8 inches, the same as my wood fan frets (McConnell and Halland). Knowing that the instrument itself is bullet proof makes it a care free playing experience. I did not care much for the X20. The X30 has made a carbon fiber believer out of me. I'm not selling my wood guitars but will definitely reach for the X30 frequently if only to confirm my belief in magic. Well done Emerald!
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Nice!
Beautiful!
Russ |
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Love it! Congrats!! Beauty and the Beast!
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Lovely! Enjoy! Love how they matched the light color on the body with the light color on the headstock.
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It certainly is a pretty one. Great job.
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=== "Don't let your baby down" Storm Windows, John Prine '66 Gibson J-200, '55 J50, JB Model 1; Martin M-36; Micheletti Osprey Rigid Rim; Collings OM2H, GR Bear OM C; Emerald X10 Slimline; Gretsch HOF Country Gent & G6120CMHOF; Gibson ES-165; CP Thornton Improv; Veillette Flyer 14 & Lyric; Anderson Crowdster++ .... |
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By far the most comfortable instrument I own..... Starting to get pretty attached to it.
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CF: Emerald X-30 Royal Ebony, Rainsong H-WS1000N2, Journey OF660 Martins: 000-Nylon, All Mahogany custom, 000-15SM, D16-GT (resto mod in progress), D15-M, Stinger SSL electric.... And a Kobza, Bouzouki, Hurdy Gurdy and something medieval looking..... www.woodenshoe.blog |
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That's a gorgeous Emerald X-30--Enjoy!
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Martin HD-28 Sunburst/Trance M-VT Phantom Martin D-18/UltraTonic Adamas I 2087GT-8 Ovation Custom Legend LX Guild F-212XL STD Huss & Dalton TD-R Taylor 717e Taylor 618e Taylor 614ce Larrivee D-50M/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Blue Grass Special/HiFi Larrivee D-40R Sunburst Larrivee C-03R TE/Trance M-VT Phantom RainSong BI-DR1000N2 Emerald X20 Yamaha FGX5 Republic Duolian/Schatten NR-2 |
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Quote:
Cincy
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Congrats on the new X30. She's certainly a beaut. I've noticed that the low E on my X20 also seems a bit boomy - maybe it's an Emerald trait. Good playing...
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One fine looking critter...you done good!
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YUP.... Emerald: X-20, Center hole X-10 (Maple) and X-7 (redwood), Spalted Chen Chen X 10 level 3, CA: Early OX and Cargo McPherson: Early Kevin Michael Proto Some wood things by Epi, Harmony, Takamine, Good Time, PRS, Slick, Gypsy Music, keyboards, wind controllers.. etc |
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So you like it?? LOL...congrats a beauty ! Enjoy.
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What a stunningly beautiful guitar, my favorite of all the lovely Emeralds I've seen.
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That is such a nice X30 Cincy, beautiful top! I loved reading your review, as mine is supposed to ship out this week. I can't wait...
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Striking! Congrats!
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Some CF, some wood. |
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Just gorgeous!
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