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I buy it that maybe my model (Kevin Michael Touring) was not yet up-to-snuff. I'm totally willing to give them another shot at some point.
I will say that, without exception, my favorite composite guitars have always been Blackbirds. Super OM was a phenomenal instrument, and the El Capitan is my favorite guitar to just pick up and play. I've got an x20 incoming that I'm excited about---haven't played any of those yet. Really liked the x30, but just could never get comfortable with it. Never quite bonded. |
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I too find that I am not bonding with my X30 nearly as closely as with the X20. You'll like X20 when it gets there. |
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As an example, I once owned a wood McPherson guitar. It was certainly a fine guitar, but just too large for me. I played out with it a few times and its plugged in sound was quite good and I got compliments on its amplified sound through my AER 60. I ended up reluctantly selling that guitar. I have no regrets because it simply didn't work for me, but the memory of the build quality stays with me. Trying the larger McPherson Sable at Fret Central on two different occasions, I had a similar reaction to my wood version. The problem is not with the guitar, it is me. I broke my right wrist years ago and as a result, lost much of the rotation of that wrist so the best I can do is turn it so my hand is perpendicular to the floor, rather than the full 180 degree rotation most of us enjoy. For that reason, I simply can't handle larger guitars, and is also the reason I much prefer the Cargo and Touring. From what I have read here, I would probably do well with an X10 or X20 if I were to consider an Emerald at some point. My problem (not Emerald's) is that I am VERY reluctant to spend that kind of money sight unseen. Each of my guitars I bought locally, and played before buying. Even then, some worked out and some eventually didn't. What I have now are all keepers, some wood, some CF, since they have been with me long enough to know for sure that they work well for me. Tony
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Thanks for all the great insights, experiences and opinions. I think some of you are right about the evolution of the carbon fiber at McPherson having progressed from testing things out to getting things really right. I do love the Sable, but now am intrigued about some of the other CF offerings, particularly the amazing things Emerald can do. Happy playing!
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Thanks for the great insights and experiences
Happy playing, all!
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