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Jeremy Sheppard – The In-Tune Challenge
Can a guitar stay in tune after travelling over 4000+ miles, over oceans and crossing continents in all kinds of weather? That’s the question Jeremy
Joscho Stephan – Carbon Fiber Archtop
Join Jazz Virtuoso Joscho Stephan as he demos the Emerald Kestrel Archtop and shows off all the tones available. Combining tradition and innovation for the
The Alien Returns?
A very special part of Emerald Guitars history returns home in the form of the ‘Alien’ guitar. After seeing Steve Vai’s ‘Ultra’ Guitar, the ‘Alien’
Andre Fludd – The World’s Most Versatile Guitar
Check out Andre Fludd‘s great review of the Emerald Virtuo, in which he explains all the features and benefits of our flagship Hybrid guitar! With
Paul Drew – Can this guitar do everything?
Can one guitar really do it all? Paul Drew from The Studio Rats knows a thing or two about great guitars to have in the
Michael Watts – Acoustic Guitar Outside in The Rain!
How well does your guitar stand up to the elements? We don’t recommend that anyone leaves their Emerald out in the rain but, as you’ll
Updates, Insights & Product News
The Alien Returns?
A very special part of Emerald Guitars history returns home in the form of the ‘Alien’ guitar. After seeing Steve Vai’s ‘Ultra’ Guitar, the ‘Alien’
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
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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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,