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No no, you don't want to cancel now. What you want to do is order the 20 now and have a pair. Alistair would probably give you good deal for a second order. |
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Btw, you must have played just about all CFs. If still possible, should I change to X20 and avoid a possible overlap with Journey OF? Or would I never look back once I get my hands on X7 and ditch Journey. What do you think? |
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I would still get the X7. I was very unhappy with the Journey OF660 and returned mine almost immediately. I have one X7 and another nylon one on order, and there is no comparison in tone or quality of worksmanship. The Journey is definitely more conducive to flying, but I have never regretted returning it for the X7, not once. Your mileage my vary though so that is just my two cents...
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It would seem to me that the OF660 and the X7, while both carbon fiber guitars, are different approaches. I haven't played the new version X7, but I assume it is more of everything that makes the previous X7 so good. Why not keep both for a while... you know, before you order an X20.
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I have to tell you guys that, from this forum, I have received great knowledge, some cool advices that seem to reflect my inner voices and best of all, plenty of belly laughs🤣
Thank you all, in many ways!! Ps. I will A&B and maybe get rid of one( or hide one in the garage.) Then, I will buy a winning Lotto and send the winngs straight to Emerald in return for a life long continuous supply of their... |
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owning both....if I could keep only one, it would be the X20. No contest.
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Back to the original flying question, my answer is a bit different. When I used to fly back and forth to my former home in Anchorage several times a year, I just kept a Taylor 114 there with a friend, so I did not have to expose anything to the "tender mercies" of the airlines. These days I simply do NOT fly anymore - not even for business. A CF guitar in a decent hard case seems like the most robust option available. Carry on, followed by gate check, followed lastly by checked onto the conveyor. When you do the gate check, ask [nicely] for the color tag, so your guitar comes back up to the jet way with strollers, wheelchairs, etc. Otherwise white tagged items come out via the conveyor, aka the mauling equipment. |
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I may keep the journey in my car tucked away but always available. So I see a strong support for X20; something I would not ignore. It would be nice to test drive X20 and find out myself. It seems that I may end up parting with my Martin and make room for X20. Wait a minute, then, how about X30? Oh, maybe not proper to go sideways too much😉 |
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Kinda stupid now I think about it.... but I'm not sure which I'll like more, so pretty stoked to be able to pick. I say I'll sell the other one. We'll see.
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Not stupid.... they are different enough and great enough that you will want to keep both. I’m just tellin’ you so you know in advance.
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Trim the Headstock of CA Cargo?
This may be a crazy question.
I own and play an older (pre Peavy) model CA Cargo, and I want to trim about 3/8" to 1/2" off of the top of the head stock. See the attached edited photos that illustrate what I am talking about. Will such a trim impair the structural integrity or sound of the guitar. Here is why I want to do this The CA Cargo is a FANTASTIC travel guitar, EXCEPT it is pushing the limits of acceptable length as a carry-on instrument given the ever tightening restrictions on carry on luggage, particularly with budget airlines. In particular, I am going to be flying Norwegian Air which is notorius for enforcing its carry on restrictions. If I can reclaim another 3/8" to 1/2", then I can comply with the limitations. See the photo shopped image of what I am suggesting here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxt13kn4r6...immed.jpg?dl=0 |
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You should start your own thread craigjon, you'll likely get a lot more help
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Nice simulation...still looks like a guitar...wonder if the head is solid ...
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