What happens when Ireland’s largest guitar manufacturer decides to discontinue its entire existing range and start again? Irish guitarist and YouTuber KDH takes a closer
Making Room to Create By Alistair Hay, Founder of Emerald Guitars Getting the foundations right After 28 years of building guitars, I had accumulated a
The next chapter in Emerald Guitars’ evolution has begun. Introducing the third-generation X20 family, a new generation of Emerald designs and a new approach to
By Alistair Hay, Founder of Emerald GuitarsFor many years, the X20 has been at the heart of Emerald Guitars. Its ergonomics, design and versatile acoustic
Earlier this year, guitarist Jimmy Franklin visited us at Emerald Guitars HQ in Donegal. While he was here, we took the Emerald Virtuo to one
Looking for the power and depth of a jumbo acoustic guitar without compromising on comfort? In this new review, guitarist, producer and gear expert Henning
What would be on your list of requirements for a great small-bodied acoustic guitar? Comfort and playability would surely be near the top. You would
Join the amazing John Connearn for an in-depth look at the Emerald X30 — our jumbo-sized carbon fiber acoustic and one of the biggest, most
Join the amazing John Connearn for an in-depth look at the Emerald X10 — our versatile carbon fiber acoustic designed for players who want the
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
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
Join the amazing John Connearn for a closer look at the Emerald X7 — our compact carbon fiber acoustic guitar, built for travel, comfort and
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
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
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
This March, we’re marking St. Patrick’s Day with four new Celtic-inspired fretboard inlays — and 50% off all custom inlay options for the entire month.
Emerald Guitars is proud to announce our partnership with the Monday Night Sessions on Highland Radio, one of Ireland’s leading platforms for live Irish music
Your Emerald guitar is built to last — and you can rest assured it travels in a case designed with the same mindset. What About
Final Chance to Order! Why These Models Are Retiring As Emerald prepares for the next stage of product development in 2026, we’re streamlining our range
Why Choose an Emerald Acoustic Guitar with an extended range? Extended-range guitars open up entirely new musical territory. Whether tuned lower than standard or featuring
As Emerald Guitars looks ahead to an exciting new chapter, we are refreshing our lineup in 2026 to make room for future innovations and a
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carbon Fiber Innovation Since placing the order for his custom Emerald X30 a year ago, YouTuber Jeremy Sheppard has had the chance to test his
Ever wondered what the differences are between our range of acoustic guitars? From the compact X7 to the jumbo X30, we have an acoustic guitar
Guitar sensation Sophie Burrell puts the Emerald Virtuo through its paces in this video, exploring the wide range of acoustic and electric tones available from
