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Old 10-05-2014, 07:26 PM
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Default Composite Acoustics OX Raw Satin

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Stumbled on one used at the almost local guitar center. Perfect condition. Played for just a few minutes. Has good volume and sounds good. I will change the strings and see if I can lower the action somehow. It's not high but I prefer very low.

Anyone familiar with these and can share some experiences?
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No but I am definitely considering picking one up. I currently own a CA Cargo. The OX is reasonably priced, good size, and a well made guitar. Congrats!
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Certainly looks different...
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Old 10-06-2014, 06:02 PM
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Impulse buy

Stumbled on one used at the almost local guitar center. Perfect condition. Played for just a few minutes. Has good volume and sounds good. I will change the strings and see if I can lower the action somehow. It's not high but I prefer very low.

Anyone familiar with these and can share some experiences?
Have two of the OX...one gloss and one RAW. A well balanced quitar or as we have used the description before the Swiss army knife of carbon guitars. I am sure you will enjoy it very much.
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It is a pleasant surprise. Took the action down as far as I could today and was able to get it very low without buzz.

Any idea how to date the guitar from the serial number?
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Have two of the OX...one gloss and one RAW. A well balanced quitar or as we have used the description before the Swiss army knife of carbon guitars. I am sure you will enjoy it very much.
Honestly, is their a difference between the raw and finished in tone? I as because I do not know how CA finishes a gloss guitar.

I find the neck on this a good match to my OM-42. It is not thick, is comfortable and modern. I was recommended the rainsong by many here as the neck of choice. Have you played one?
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It is a pleasant surprise. Took the action down as far as I could today and was able to get it very low without buzz.

Any idea how to date the guitar from the serial number?
For lowering the action, you just shaved off the bottom of the saddle?
I normally do that will all my acoustics.
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