#16
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I wasn't crazy about it at first but now that I'm used to it I'm finding that I like it a lot more and especially at louder volumes I use it quite a bit between songs of different volumes and effects levels. It's great for rolling off some of the harshness of the treble strings which already much better than a steel string guitar but this just adds another layer. With my personal setup it's more than enough. But if I'm trying to just plug & play at an open mic it's not enough unless the person running sound knows how to deal with a fingerstyle player which is surprisingly (and annoyingly) rare. The last time was a bust. Next time I'm going to bring my little Headway EDM-1 and see how that works. Using that straight into my Bose and I can get a great tone so should be doable at an open mic, one would think. |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
The each string pickup is a valuable addition. The subtlety may be a common feature of tone control--at least, it has been in my experience. However, once I got it dialed in on Barbera it became an important part of the tool.
My suspicion is that the more you play the Slim, the more you're going to like it. Somewhere along the line you might try a distortion petal with the nylon--really interesting stuff. |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
------------------------------- Emerald Green Wing, Multi Scale Length X10 Emerald Ruby Cross, Multi Scale Length X30 Breedlove Blond Jumbo Yamaha Silent Steel String |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
You can also look at the Music Nomad Acoustic-Loks. They fit metric, standard and Taylor end pins. I tried Tapastrings on Taylor’s and they did not fit.
__________________
Taylor V-Class 814ce, 717e BE WHB, 520ce, 454ce, 420 Cedar\Maple, T5z Classic Martin D18E Retro Cordoba C10 Crossover Emerald X20 Rainsong H-OM1000N2 Voyage-Air VAD-04 Custom Les Paul Hot Rod Deville 410, Fishman Loudbox Performer |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Jelly’s - WIsh I could give you an answer but my Emerald is not yet shipped - I will post as soon as it arrives and I get a chance to fit a Tapastring to it!
BT55 - Did you have the correct one? Tapastring makes 2 different models, and one of them is specifically for Taylors
__________________
Custom Breedlove 12 string guitar Breedlove Deschutes 6 string guitar Deering 12 string banjo Custom Emerald X20-12 guitar |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
There was only one model when I purchased mine. I contacted Tapastring about the problem and they showed no interest in it not fitting. I wrote off my purchase and decided never to do any future business with them.
__________________
Taylor V-Class 814ce, 717e BE WHB, 520ce, 454ce, 420 Cedar\Maple, T5z Classic Martin D18E Retro Cordoba C10 Crossover Emerald X20 Rainsong H-OM1000N2 Voyage-Air VAD-04 Custom Les Paul Hot Rod Deville 410, Fishman Loudbox Performer |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
I’ve ordered a Tapastring and I’ll let you know when it comes as to how it works with my x20.
__________________
Emerald X20 Martin D18 Cordoba Fusion Orchestra CE Fender Ukelele https://youtube.com/channel/UC7aq_u2nyCgtIPffgyWob1A |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
That would be great! When they come together, would you mind also trying it on the upper bout strap button?
__________________
------------------------------- Emerald Green Wing, Multi Scale Length X10 Emerald Ruby Cross, Multi Scale Length X30 Breedlove Blond Jumbo Yamaha Silent Steel String |
#24
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
All that said, the locking mechanism works very well and as advertised, clipping on and off relatively easily and the guitar is indeed held in place firmly with no worry about it falling off. Because it's not as wide or padded as my much preferred leather straps it's not as comfortable but since the guitar is also very lightweight it's not all that uncomfortable either. I practiced with it today for a good hour and although I did notice the feel as being less comfortable it really only was noticeable when I actually thought about it. So I guess from a piece of mind standpoint (not worrying about my beautiful custom guitar hitting the pavement!) it is the lesser of two evils and I don't have to worry about attempting to cut off the bottom strap button. Maybe D'Addario will offer these in a more attractive decorative leather strap down the road or at least with a wider and padded decorative nylon. Note that the do offer a couple designs and a plain black padded strap with these locking device tabs built in but nothing nice enough to make me want to buy it over the plain black. Photos to follow. |
#25
|
||||
|
||||
Photos
|
#26
|
|||
|
|||
You could use the D’Addario ends, take one of your leather straps and replace the nylon part.
__________________
Taylor V-Class 814ce, 717e BE WHB, 520ce, 454ce, 420 Cedar\Maple, T5z Classic Martin D18E Retro Cordoba C10 Crossover Emerald X20 Rainsong H-OM1000N2 Voyage-Air VAD-04 Custom Les Paul Hot Rod Deville 410, Fishman Loudbox Performer |
#27
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Truth be told, the only time I ever have an issue with any guitar coming off it's strap is when I've taken the guitar off my body while leaving the strap on the guitar. Then when I put it back on the bottom gets 'turned around' and that's when the guitar suddenly pops off a short time later. When I'm playing most of my acoustics which the guitar cord plugs in through the strap that automatically holds it in place. But with the X10 the input jack is separate. So no check there. What I need to do is fully remove the strap - at least the bottom - when I remove the guitar and then put it back on and reattach. |
#28
|
|||
|
|||
Something else to possibly consider:
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=548668 And other related threads: (prolly getting to be more than most of us want to read...) https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...ight=straplock https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...ight=straplock https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...ight=straplock Lotsa folks on this forum seem to like Schaller: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...p-locks-nickel Tapastring seems popular: http://www.tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm Inexpensive possible solution: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...-blocks-4-pack |
#29
|
||||
|
||||
All the systems above were either considered or do not apply as I don't have a jack-type bottom strap button.
I should mention that Emerald did reply at least in part to my question. They said that they frequently install strap lock systems at the factory and that you can removed the stock bolt/nut buttons and replace with screw-in types. So that's good info but I'm still not too keen on attempting to remove that bottom button although worst case I'm sure I could cut it off with a dremel tool but getting in there without damaging the guitar might be hard. I'll likely just stay with what I have for now. I've got that new system pictured above that works when I need it. |
#30
|
|||
|
|||
I got my Tapastring yesterday. It works great on the bottom jack strap button but it is too big for the top button. I really don't need one on the top button anyway as my strap fits the top button nice and tight.
__________________
Emerald X20 Martin D18 Cordoba Fusion Orchestra CE Fender Ukelele https://youtube.com/channel/UC7aq_u2nyCgtIPffgyWob1A |