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I doubt the rework pile ever gets mixed with the shipping pile again.
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Earl;
Well said! I've had some negative experiences including where a dealer sold me a B stock guitar without noting it as such, and denied that it was a B stock even though the Big B was stamped on the headstock. It's a hard world out there. Feels pretty good in here. |
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If I were on your place, I would consider two different options:
1) get a new X20 from Emerald, not the same one repaired. 2) Get a full refund, buy a Rainsong Hybrid dread for half the money, fix the frets and the neck angle on the Taylor, and put the rest of the money in the bank. It all depends on how much you want an X20. You know how it sounds now, only you can decide. |
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If you have some remorse on the money spent, why not a plain jane X20 in the color of your choice. About the same as a Rainsong $$$ wise.
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I would not consider the option of having the guitar repaired. A guitar with so many repairs, even if well done, is still a guitar with many repairs. In my opinion the buyer should choose between a full refund or a brand new guitar.
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One of my Emeralds had the same issue. It should not have taken so much effort to fit the allen wrench in the wrenching of the truss rod. After the first successful use, the allen wrench now fits smoothly.
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If the OP still wants one of these guitars, he is in a good position. Well the best position would be to be playing one right now with no flaws that he is happy with.
But now, if he gets a new one, obviously it will be checked and re-checked and good to go. If there is a long wait, to me, it feels as if there should be a substantial discount. The OP sent thousands of dollars in good faith, and so far has suffered disappointment, stress, and time passing without his dream guitar, none of it the fault of his own. I hope that, because of what happened he gets 1.) A new and perfect guitar 2.) A discount to compensate for time/worry/frustration 3.) A delivery as quick as possible and still maintain total quality In other words, this (new) guitar should go to first in line at the shop. Guitars for other people should not be being made in front of someone who has already bought theirs. In no way would I consider taking a repaired guitar. The mojo is bad on that one. Just mho. Sounds like it is all going to be made right from what I've read from Emerald here.
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Just my two cents.
I think to expect a custom guitar to be made and delivered quickly is not realistic. IMHO, I think that the process that Alistair has is far more difficult than what a wood luthier deals with. I think there has to be a realistic expectation that a custom Emerald guitar is not a production guitar and that one just has to be patient. I am sure with patience and time, a brand new guitar will be delivered and the owner will be all smiles!
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This response from Alistair is why I own three Emeralds !!!
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Strange impact of this thread, I am becoming interested in these guitars- always had a passing interest, but now increased.
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While we all have an opinion about how the situation should be handled, it is between the OP and Alistair, and the OP has already stated that he is taking that discussion direct. I feel for both. Whatever decision gets made between the two will be the right one.
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There's another option yet to be considered. In the old days, Alistair would take his experimental failures and nail them to the ceiling. I relate to that, in the old days I would simply burn my wooden sculptures that did not meet my standards. Alistair could screw this guitar to the ceiling as a constant reminder that quality requires constant vigilance. It would be an expensive reminder, a high priced tuition for a hard lesson.
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