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Ordering an X30
So...I've been through quite a few Blackbirds, Rainsongs, and Emeralds, trying to find my perfect guitar. I thought I was finally good with a custom x10...but my arms were too long for it...I was strumming over the high frets.
So I'm placing an order today for a custom X30. I can't wait. I've heard it's a canon and that's what I want...but also something I can play fingerstyle. I mostly play rhythm at church and fingerstyle on my own. I love Emerald's veneers and can't wait to choose a new one... |
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The X30 is indeed very boomy. Here's mine....
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Gorgeous, RP!
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Thanks. It's Black Limba veneer with a satin finish...
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All I can say at a time like this is... you are gonna freakin' love it.
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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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I. Can't. Wait.
Now I just have to figure out what veneer to pick... |
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I'll share the advice that I was given when at a similar crossroads. Emerald's glamour shots tend to accentuate grain much more than normal lighting so it's best to go with lighter colored veneers unless your crib is really well lit. Here's the raw veneer alongside my finished guitar. I've also included before/after shots of futboljim's Pao Ferro X20...
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Good advice RP and nice demonstration of the point.
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Thanks Evan. It would really help in ordering an Emerald if they had a page showing before/after shots of the various veneers....
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I've got to get a woody Emerald one day. They are just so good looking!
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You are going to love it! I just received my Padauk X-30 the week before Thanksgiving. It’s gorgeous and fantastic sounding.
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Bill Coplin Nashville, TN ————————- 1983 Yairi DY85a Composite Acoustics GX Composite Acoustics Cargo Emerald X-20 Opus Red Emerald X-30 Padauk Gibson ES-339 PRS SE Hollow Body II Piezo Fender FSR Telecaster Godin Exit 22 with Fishman TriplePlay MIDI Ibanez Mikro Bass Vintage V74 Icon Fretless Jazz Bass Spector Timbre Jr. Acoustic Bass |
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I wish everyone would stop posting these Emerald guitar posts. I am trying really hard to ignore them, but everyone who owns one seems to like how they play and I think they look pretty darn awesome.
I don’t need additional GAS help. The curse of the N+1 rule continues to haunt me. I don’t really need a another guitar, do I?
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