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Emerald music tour
Here at Emerald, making music has always been at the heart of what we do. Co. Donegal, Ireland, is regularly voted in the top ten
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Gary Roberts
Introduce yourself I’ve been gigging as a music professional for 40 years at a local and regional level. I play over 120 shows a year
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Sam Branson
Introduce yourself: Hello, I’m Waves Rush In AKA Sam Branson and I’m a singer songwriter based in Oxfordshire, UK. I followed my lifelong dream of
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Discover the Emerald Kestrel
When it comes to traditional archtop guitars, the classic designs harken back to the golden days of jazz, with big bodies and a range of
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Eric Svensson
Introduce yourself: My name is Eric. I’m a multi-instrumental entertainer and live looping artist from Sweden. I’ve been working full time with music for the
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The Virtuo’s Adjustable Bridge
The Virtuo was designed to be the ultimate do-it-all guitar on stage and in the studio. Featuring a hollow carbon-fiber body paired with a suite
Updates, Insights & Product News
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Discover the Emerald Kestrel
When it comes to traditional archtop guitars, the classic designs harken back to the golden days of jazz, with big bodies and a range of
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Discover the Emerald X30
Big Jumbo sound, comfortable playability. Throughout Emerald Guitars’ 25 years of instrument design and construction, we have pioneered development in carbon fiber design and construction
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The Remarkable Origin Story of Emerald Guitars
A Hot Tub Factory. A World Champion. A Guitar Magazine. Love. And Loss… The remarkable origin story of Emerald Guitars comprises many interlinked parts – remove
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Breaking The Mould Podcast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,