Emerald X30 12 string, the Orchestra in Your Lap HD 1080p

[@bazcass8662]

Amazing sound and lovely playing !!!!

[@toddcwalker4208]

Well done Jim. You are dead on.

[@JimKozel]

Thanks!

[@ricknorris1466]

Have you considered the Emerald Amicus? It’s basically a mini 12 String minus the octave strings. Kind of like a cross between a Mandolin/Autoharp in sound. Nice wide neck too. Amazing Guitar. I also have a Emerald Doubleneck 6/12 Acoustic. The only downside is that I need to mute the neck that I am not playing with a terry cloth hair band to keep it from sympathetically ringing.

[@JimKozel]

Amicus seems like a very cool 12 string. Is the peghead weight noticeable?

[@tone9930]

Nice video, thx :)

[@JimKozel]

You're welcome!

[@jfortier48]

Hi Jim. Great video. Im wondering if you have played an Emerald x20 12 string? If so how does it compare to your x30?

[@JimKozel]

Thanks. I have not yet played an X20 12-string. Emerald has a few sound comparison videos posted. The X20 will have a 14th fret body join vs the 12th fret on the X30.

[@jfortier48]

@ I ended up going with the x20-12. The sales guy said the x20 was his favorite and hard to beat. Man it was a tough decision though. Your x30 sounds amazing. Wish there were more independent reviews of the Emerald 12 strings out there.

[@suziekew8619]

Does the partial capo need to be specifically for a 12-string guitar? Maybe not, as I'm struggling to find one

[@JimKozel]

Most partial capos will work on a 12-string provided the spring is strong enough. Placement is a bit more important because you're capoing 3 strings + the octave strings. Try a Kyser partial capo. I use either a Kyser or my preferred capo a G7th brand partial capo.

[@suziekew8619]

@@JimKozel Thanks for responding - I’ll look for one of those options

[@kingrobert1st]

I like the headstone, bridge and sound port but not the carbon fibre body.

[@rayclark9643]

I'd love one if I had an extra 3 grand to spend on it...unfortunately I'm stuck in the 500 dollar Guild range😐

[@JimKozel]

The good news is that the sub $1k Guild 12-strings are very very good. Check out the one I'm playing in my Don't Choke Your 12-string video.

[@Celticsaint777]

Do you think the emerald x30-12 sound good enough to use for studio recording? Does its tone sound good compared to a Guild? Also, do you know which current Guild 12 strings have carbon fiber rods in the neck?

[@JimKozel]

Any Emerald is good enough for studio recording in my opinion. Stellar quality, playability and tone. The X30-12 tone speaks for itself. I think it's pointless to compare Guild to Gibson to Martin to Emerald and so on. They all have their unique voices. I've owned Guild 12-strings. The Westerly, RI Guilds are particularly nice. They each have a voice all their own. The X30 has a very lush, full sound. The X30-12 is hands down the most playable and comfortable 12-string I've ever owned. And it just stays in tune.