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Very Impressed with Emerald X30
I just wanted to say that I'm super impressed with the X30. I had the fortune of visiting Todd S (emerald ambassador) last weekend and got to play an X30, X20, and X10. While they are all excellent guitars, I was really smitten with the X30. I found them all to be very loud and resonant and also brought along my Rainsong Concert OM (note that I only play fingerstyle). The X30 really stood out as far as resonance and volume. Insane sustain too.
I've got an email out to Emerald for additional custom options that I'd want and hope to hear back soon and place that order! |
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What did you think about the size of the X30? Do you use any type of guitar support or do you play with the waist on your leg? Also curious about your thoughts on how the X20 compared to the Rainsong OM. |
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As far as comparison from the X20 to the Rainsong OM, definitely some similarities in volume & response. I'd say that the X20 sounded a little brighter than my Rainsong, but I do have Monels on the Rainsong. |
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I had a RainSong Shorty (which is an OM) and the X20 at the same time for a while (prior to selling the Shorty) - both guitars have nice tone, but the X20 is warmer, while the RS OM is what I describe as "piano-like." My preference for tone and comfort is the X20. Both are fine guitars.
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Emeralds are surprising guitars. When I purchased my Kestrel during the 25% off stock sale, I figured it would be my "beater" guitar since it should withstand humidity situations unfavorable to a high end wood instrument.
Though the Kestrel does that, it also became my favorite guitar! Having never played an X30 (hint to any owners in the Twin Cities area...), if it is as comfortable as my X20 instruments, I would probably entertain the idea of watching for another Emerald sale. Tony
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I'm curious if my understanding of "piano-like" aligns with yours or anyone else's here. I found that I really liked the "note separation" that's so distinct about Rainsongs. The separation is more piano-like than any other guitars I've heard/played. It's like the notes ring separately, though they meld together very well. It's the reason I wanted to get a Rainsong in the first place and I very much enjoy it. |
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Well, I placed the order with the help of Kev for my X30 today. It will be a redwood burl top, standard red back/sides, 1 13/16th" nut, and will have the vines & celtic knot inlay. I'm also going to be having a tapered curve from the 18th fret of the 6th going up to the 22nd to provide a little more clearance for my fingerpicking to have extra tonal variety options. I'm sending them an Anthem pickup to install as well.
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I’m surprised that Emerald hasn’t updated the X30 to include this as standard already. Maybe this will be their excuse to do just that
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I'm afraid I still don't get it. I thought you meant compound radius but since that is available both for the X20 and the X30 this "tapered curve" must be something else.
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