[Doubleneck]

I have to agree with above, I have just started this year to take advantage of the MacNickel Road trips. Have seen an Emerald X10 and a Rainsong Jm1000. I am signed up for the Blackbird OM next month. This is the only way I would ever be able to try these carbons and I very much appreciate that opportunity for the $ outlaid. Given lack of availability in our area and the ability to have a guitar for a week instead of sitting in a store, it is awesome. I really think that most reviews have been very positive and are a plus for the carbon industry, which faces a tuff time getting guitars in peoples hands to try. The tuffness of carbon really allows these kinds of travels. I think the store builds loyalty from this and they should, I consider it almost a priviledge to get my hands on these guitars. As for set-up, MacNickel is right on, and are doing what they should be doing. I had bought a CA previously from another dealer, and it came in set up very well from the factory. I did take it to my tech locally and he lowered two strings at the nut just slightly and I sanded the bridge down myself just a tad. These setups may have been more necessary at times with CA, but fine tuning is a good thing for any new guitar for the factory.