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11-03-2019, 03:38 PM
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Emerald Amicus question
I just bought a used blue Amicus from a known dealer. First if someone here traded or consigned this recently thank you thank you thank you as it’s a WONDERFUL instrument and I’ve been waiting almost a year for one to pop up. This instrument exceeded my expectations.
Question though. When it came the dealer shipped it strung with a typical 12 string set of lights with that higher octave course with everything standard tuned A to A. So basically it’s currently like playing a 12 string guitar capo 5. I’m assuming they did this because they were unfamiliar with the factory specs and wanted to ship it with new strings. Tension *feels* fine and if anything I suspect the feel is probably looser than factory specs/ strings. So my questions are 1) the current A to A tuning with a light gage 12 string set on is safe right? 2) I’ve ordered the custom string sets to match factory spec. Should I even bother to change them? I’m really enjoying it as is and am wondering what strings and tunings Amicus owners have experimented with. I’m not sure I will like it better if funded D to D factory specs 
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11-03-2019, 05:14 PM
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Like it? Leave it.... just suggestin'
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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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11-03-2019, 05:38 PM
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Sounds like it’s on the right side of the tension equation - if it sounds good, and plays well, I’d agree with Kramster, and say leave ‘er alone.
I’d love to try an Amicus. I have a strong suspicion that it would easily wheedle its way into my collection as Emerald #3...
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Martin 0-16NY Emerald Amicus Emerald X20 Cordoba Stage Some of my tunes: https://youtube.com/user/eatswodo
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11-03-2019, 06:44 PM
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It is fun to play!
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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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11-03-2019, 07:16 PM
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imo the acoustic strings and the D tuning that EM ships it with are too high tension.
I tried several sets on mine and found that it works better for me with Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 8-38s X 2 @ B, C, or D. With the original acoustic strings I had to tune down to G before it felt and sounded right. Don't worry about harming it. Congratulations on your new Amicus! Pics of mine: https://spark.adobe.com/page/HCzB4MdL03DzS/ 
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11-04-2019, 10:48 AM
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They sound great plugged in!
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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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11-05-2019, 08:28 PM
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I bought my Amicus used, and it arrived tuned to the equivalent of standard tuning Capoed on the 7th fret. I liked the sound and just kept it tuned that way.
I think I’ll go play it right now.
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#9
11-05-2019, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
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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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