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Emerald X30 observation
It’s been a couple of months since I acquired my X30, as a travel guitar, for taking on our RV road trips. The last three weeks in CO, I played it almost every night and it was inspiring each time. I’ll say again, it’s a monster guitar, irrespective of the materials it’s made from.
What I observed last night is this. I placed it in my guitar stand and was again, shocked at how big it is. But the immediate thought that came to mind is that because of the way it’s made, with the cutaways and bevels, it feels no larger than my Grand Auditorium when holding it, which it where it matters. It’s a truly amazing build and I offer this for anyone thinking it’s too large. I’ll add that yes, it has the biggest bass response in a guitar I’ve ever heard, yet it’s quite balanced. I can’t say enough good things about this model. It’s a dreadnaught players dream, in a more comfortable design.
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I agree, the Emerald X30 is a great guitar and very very comfortable to play.
My X30 gets more play time than my Emerald 2016 X7 and 2017 X20. |
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It is an amazing guitar... what I am trying to say is..I like mine and a lot!
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How does the guitar do in a group setting? Asking because my Sable, lovely and balanced, blended too well, making it very difficult to stand out and be heard. My Taylor 814 and my RsingSong H-OM seem to stand out better. I think I’d want more treble presence, but most people highlight the strong bass.
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I don't have an X30, but I have played one. I do have an X20, a Lucky13 and a Kestrel. The X20 and X30 are similar, but the X30 has a lot more thump in the bass IMO.
I have tried them all in group settings. For chords the Kestrel is the clear winner in an acoustic setting. It doesn't have the bass, but it punches through the crowd. The Lucky13 probably just edges the X20 out too though the Lucky gets jangly where the X20 just keeps on going. For melody, I have to go with the X20 or maybe the Lucky13. If I was amped it would be the Kestrel because I can sometimes coax velvet out of those strings. I think the Lucky can be heard further away on an acoustic melody. I'll have to ask if I ever again manage to bring both. I usually just bring the X20 and/or the Kestrel. I think the X20 is similar enough to the X30 that these observations are somewhat useful.
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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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My X30 projects great volume up and down the fretboard. It’s a powerful guitar, period.
It’s a head turner sonically. Combine that with tuning stability beyond any wooden guitar I’ve owned, comfortable neck with great playability, and that big guitar tone, and it’s just a hard guitar to put down. It’s totally a subjective statement, but that’s coming from a CF non-believer who believes he owns the best wooden guitar he’s ever played. Adjust accordingly because YMMV.
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Thank you! I'm sure both are great guitars. Good luck!
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X20
David , I sent you a private message about playing your X30 and bringing my new X20 for you to play
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Playing with others
My 12 X30 is a cannon and it is my natural tendency to play softer anyway to hear other guitarists and singers. I rarely strum do a lot of picking. It’s nice to have that extra gear when the leader points to you to preform a fill or solo. I’m quick to shrink back though. Like other it’s getting the brunt of my bedroom playing time.
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