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Introducing the Limited Edition Black Opus Amicus
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the Emerald Black Opus Series — the Limited Edition Black Opus Amicus. Following the success of the
Emerald Music Tour Recap: September 2025
We had another amazing week with our guests on our September 2025 Emerald Music Tour. Over 5 jam-packed days, we explored some of our favourite
Unveiling Emerald Guitars Number 10,000
We recently had another momentous day at Emerald as we presented guitar number 10,000 to its lucky new owner. A landmark, one-of-a-kind instrument that celebrates
4 Years of the Emerald Virtuo – The Ultimate Hybrid Guitar
Four years ago, Emerald Guitars introduced the Virtuo, our flagship hybrid acoustic-electric guitar designed to have the best of both worlds in the ultimate gigging
Emerald Virtuo – Hybrid Guitar with MIDI Capabilities
Are Guitars With MIDI Still Relevant? The Emerald Virtuo Shows Why the Answer is Yes MIDI guitars have been around for decades, but in 2025
Emerald Guitars Opens USA Showroom and Store in Florida
For more than 25 years, Emerald Guitars has been crafting world-class carbon fiber guitars from our home in Donegal, Ireland. In 2024, we opened a
Updates, Insights & Product News
Introducing the Limited Edition Black Opus Amicus
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the Emerald Black Opus Series — the Limited Edition Black Opus Amicus. Following the success of the
Emerald Music Tour Recap: September 2025
We had another amazing week with our guests on our September 2025 Emerald Music Tour. Over 5 jam-packed days, we explored some of our favourite
Unveiling Emerald Guitars Number 10,000
We recently had another momentous day at Emerald as we presented guitar number 10,000 to its lucky new owner. A landmark, one-of-a-kind instrument that celebrates
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Breaking The Mould Podcast
Breaking The Mould #10 – Alex Ryan
In this episode Alistair talks to Alex Ryan, who recently published a brilliant comparison video between an Emerald, a Martin and a Taylor guitar. It
Breaking The Mould 9 – Nate Lopez
Alistair has a conversation with 8 string guitar/bass player Nate Lopez talking all things music and extended range guitars. Alistair also brings us up to
Breaking The Mould 8
Alistair and Mark return for the Breaking The Mould Show after a few months break. They catch up on the recent ST Patricks Day Live
Videos
Tanya McCole Unveils A ‘Big Red’ X30
Emerald Artist: Tanya McCole Unveils A ‘Big Red’ X30 2023 marks 25 years of Emerald Guitars crafting custom carbon fiber instruments. Forever pushing the envelope
Emerald Guitars Presents Harvest Music Festival at Oakfield Park
On sale NOW, Emerald Guitars in association with Oakfield Park is hosting a Harvest Music Festival Event on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th of October. Fancy
In The Shipping Room – Virtuo Special
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCt4Xnq-IQc Alistair has the blues! We join Alistair in the Shipping Room as he walks us through the latest selection of guitars leaving the factory
Plek Machine
All Emerald Guitars are now receiving the revolutionary Plek Process. The plek machine scans the guitar’s fingerboard and frets, evaluating the string positions and heights
Customer Profiles
George Hall – What a Life
I started playing music as soon as I could sit up to the piano. I was pretty young but was told I was 4. I
Meet Staci Blevins
To understand why this guitar matters so much to me, you have to understand Kauai and its importance to me. Kauai is a small island
Bill shares his passion for Custom Guitars
Ever since I was a young child I was always drawn towards music. Tried drums and the clarinet while in grammar school and eventually gravitated towards
Dan finds the Holy Grail in his X20 Lefty
I think many guitar players can attest that finding the right guitar for your needs is a lifelong search, with many days spent on forums,
