Author: Tedstone

New possibilities in guitar design If you look at the current range of guitars in the Emerald line up you will notice that there is an unusually large percentage of...

Your Next Musical Obsession Throughout our 25 years in building carbon fiber instruments, we have developed a range of innovative new designs that take the guitar to new realms of...

Following on from the success of Steve vai’s Ultra Guitar and the Bahamut Dragon guitar for Wang Leehom Alistair was starting to build a name as the go to luthier...

New to the world of carbon fiber acoustic guitars? With guitar manufacturers constantly on the lookout for new and sustainable options to traditional tonewoods involved in acoustic guitar construction, new...

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 in technological advancements, craftsmanship and...

Not too many musicians can claim to have the life experiences of Driftwood Holly. Originally hailing from Germany, Driftwood now lives on the Canadian part of the Yukon River –...

‘I’ve played it everywhere – from up in the mountains in Switzerland to deserts in America’​ Here at Emerald Guitars, our goal is to create and inspire music. As an...

‘...it’s been a real pleasure performing with this instrument. Thank you, Emerald!’ In 2017,  when attending the wonderful Harp Guitar Gathering, Alistair had the pleasure of meeting Travis Bowman for the first...

‘A fantastic tool… so many possibilities’ Now available as an option from Emerald Guitars, the HyVibe system is a revolutionary new guitar amplification and effects system. Featuring dual actuators placed inside...

‘Acoustic Body, Electric Soul’ Join the inspirations for the Virtuo, musicians Mark Black and Davy K, as they explore the Virtuo in the recording studio; demonstrating its many uses as a...

‘..taking carbon fiber guitar construction and design to the next level’ Here at Emerald Guitars, we were delighted when Justin Johnson recently decided to feature our Solace guitar on his...

Widely acknowledged as one of the finest guitar players touring the European circuit, Johnny Gallagher sits down with Emerald Guitars founder Alistair Hay to discuss our most popular guitar – the X-20. Featuring...

‘It packs a huge punch!’ Here at Emerald Guitars, we were delighted when Tony Polecastro’s Acoustic Life Youtube Channel featured the Emerald Guitars X30 for a review. Typically, jumbo acoustic guitars provide...

‘…Impervious to humidity, tough… really pretty’ At Emerald Guitars, we’re always interested in finding out more about our customers. When planning his review video of the Emerald Guitars X20, radiologist Alex...

‘A full and warm tone you wouldn’t expect from an instrument this size.’ Here at Emerald Guitars, we were delighted when Youtube music sensation Mary Spender featured an Emerald Guitars X7 on her...

‘Sounds you can’t get from other guitars!’ Here at Emerald Guitars, we were delighted when Pete Thorn created a video on our latest model, the Virtuo. Designed as an electric /...

‘…very grateful to them for making such a great guitar to play’ In 2020, we were delighted to see Europe’s longest running guitar publication, Guitarist Magazine, feature our X20 and X30 Models on their...

Sometimes a change of pace is necessary, and Dave Mead’s no-talkin’ straight-to-the-point demonstration of the Emerald Guitars X10 Artisan Woody is exactly that. Reviewed in Guitarist Magazine’s 456th issue, the...

‘Can There Really Be One Guitar That Does It All?’ Here at Emerald Guitars, we were delighted when Justin Johnson recently decided to feature our new Virtuo Model on his Youtube...

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 do remember starting to play...

The first instalment of our ‘Nature That Inspires’ advertising series follows Evan, a musician in search of a creative spark. As musicians, we can often find ourselves in search of...

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 – the most isolated land...

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 guitar. Money was tight and...

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, buying, selling and trading.  The...

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 Dress is strongly encouraged to...

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 this week. We have guitars...

Rob Laing from Music Radar Website recently reviewed the Virtuo model, here is what he had to say. “The forward-thinking Irish company’s latest design is made with electric players in...

Matt Owen from Guitar World Magazine reviewed the new Virtuo model from Emerald Guitars. “The futuristic six-string aims to encapsulate both the body of an acoustic and the spirit of...

As 2019 began, I was searching for the right company to make me an acoustic guitar of the highest quality, one that I would likely play for the rest of...

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 along the entire length of...