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Choosing the right pickup for your acoustic guitar can make a huge difference to how it performs once you plug in. Whether you are playing live, recording direct, using outboard effects, looping, or simply looking for the most natural amplified...

Guitarist John Connearn recently spent time with a selection of Emerald guitars, taking a closer look at the core acoustic range and sharing his thoughts on the sound, feel and playability of each model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5U05rVBAhk In this long-form video, John...

Join the amazing John Connearn for a closer look at the Emerald X7 — our compact carbon fiber acoustic guitar, built for travel, comfort and inspiring tone wherever you play. Small in size but big in voice, the X7 is...

Join the amazing John Connearn for an in-depth look at the Emerald X20 — our flagship acoustic guitar and one of the most popular models in the Emerald range. Inspired by the classic dreadnought but reimagined with the modern player...

When we launched the Emerald Black Opus range, the goal was simple: deliver the essential Emerald experience in a more focused, accessible package. Built right alongside the rest of the Emerald range here in Donegal, Ireland, the Black Opus X7...

We’re delighted to share that Emerald Guitars is the cover feature in the April 2026 edition of Guitar.com. In this in-depth feature, the team at Guitar.com take a closer look at what makes Emerald guitars unique — from our innovative...