Amicus
The high brilliance of a mandolin, tuned for the guitarist.
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Singular Sound Texture. Standard Guitar Tuning.
The Amicus is a short-scale 12-string guitar with a truly unique voice. The familiarity of standard guitar tuning allows guitarists to join the sonic world of the mandolin with ease. The Amicus tuning is D-G-C-F-A-D.
The high brilliance of the Amicus brings a compelling range of rich sound textures to any musical situation. Unison strings help ensure a wide dynamic range, delivering a vibrant tone that sits perfectly in a mix. For lead or backing, it’s a great short-scale guitar with a rock solid, weather-resistant carbon fiber body. The Amicus is an invaluable addition to any player’s collection or any studio’s arsenal.
Amicus Specifications
| Scale length | 18″ | 460mm |
| Nut Width | 1 15⁄16” | 48.5mm |
| Bridge Spacing | 2 7⁄16” | 62mm |
| Overall Length | 32 9⁄32” | 820mm |
| Max Body Width | 12 3⁄16″ | 310mm |
| Max Body Depth | 3” | 75mm |
| Max Body Length | 15 3⁄8” | 390mm |
| Weight | 3.5lbs | 1.6kg |
| Frets | 22 medium stainless steel frets | |
| Fretboard Radius | 16” | |
| Tuners (Default) | Gotoh 510 tuners 18:1 ratio (cosmo black) | |
| Nut/Saddle | Graphtech low friction nut and saddle | |
| Bridge | Pinless Carbon Bridge | |
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| Finish | High gloss finish on all surfaces | |
| Case | Custom-padded Emerald gig bag (weighs 1.7kg/3 3⁄4 lbs) | |
| Strings | We create a custom set of strings for the Amicus and the easiest way to find these string gauges is to order two sets of Daddario XS Phosphor Bronze, Custom Light 11-52 and two single .0085 strings (we use Daddario NY steel) discard the .052 strings from the sets and this will leave you with 12 strings perfectly suited to your Amicus. Yes its a bit complicated but well worth it when you hear the Amicus sing | 0.085 0.11 0.15 0.22 0.32 0.42 |
| String Gauges | .0085, .011, .015, .020, .029, .042 | |
| Tuning | D-G-C-F-A-D |
Amicus's Voices
Blues (Mic)
Country (Mic)
Fingerstyle (Mic)
Indie Rock (Mic)
Picking (Mic)
Strumming (Mic)
Medley (Pickup)
PICKUP CONTROL GUIDE
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LR Baggs Element
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Offset Soundhole
Our unique soundhole design brings a whole new listening experience by projecting the sound more directly towards the player while still providing great forward projection to the audience
Plek'd to Perfection
Every guitar goes through the cutting-edge Plek process which scans the frets of the guitar and machines them to perfection taking into account radius, relief, action height, and string gauge. This process guarantees ultimate accuracy and playability
Neck Design
Our carbon fiber necks provide strength stability and accuracy. Featuring a double action truss rod for perfect adjustability and stainless steel frets giving ultra smooth feel and wear resistance
Ergonomic Body Design
Our Moulding technology provides us the freedom to create a wonderfully ergonomic body design featuring the extended neck access, asymmetric side design, rib and forearm bevels which all combined give unprecedented comfort to the player
Tuners
We use the highest quality Gotoh 510 tuners across our range with 18:1 ratio and unsurpassed build quality
Carbon Fiber Bridge
We machine our unique bridges from a solid billet of carbon fibre creating a beautiful aesthetic design that transfers the string energy efficiently into the soundboard
Hi-Tech Carbon
Carbon fiber is now used in all the most high tech industries from Aerospace to Formula one Racing where strength and weight is paramount. In fact it was in Formula One Power Boat racing that we discovered that the properties of carbon fiber are also perfectly suited to guitar making creating a lightweight structure that holds up under the tension of the strings while resonating freely with the lightest touch.
Weather Resistant
If you have ever traveled with a guitar you will know just how much temperature and humidity changes can effect the structure, tuning stability and tone of a guitar. This is where carbon fibre construction really excells. Now you can take your guitar from a cold car to a warm stage without worrying that your going to go out of tune after the first strum.
Unique Manufacturing Process
Intricacy is our excellence. Our signature one-piece moulding process delivers a guitar that is both incredibly strong and stable, resulting in fewer trips to your local luthier. The entire neck and body of Emerald Guitars are moulded together resulting in no joints becoming weak or failing over time whilst delivering impeccable resonance and sustain.
The Emerald 3D Guitar Builder is the world’s most advanced custom design platform, with more options than you can shake a guitar pick at…
Design your dream guitar down to the last detail with the Emerald 3D Guitar Builder. Want to change your guitar’s color and hardware? No problem! Want to choose from over 40 veneer types to make your guitar truly unique? You got it!
But that’s just the beginning. The Emerald 3D Guitar Builder lets you choose from a variety of pick-ups, strings, neck widths, fret radius, and scale lengths, so you can create the guitar that feels and sounds just right for you.
And with an interface that’s as intuitive as it is fun, you can design your dream guitar in no time at all. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, let your imagination run wild and get ready to rock out with your very own custom-made Emerald Guitar!
Colour Options
Customize your guitar using our 3D Builder to select between standard or vibrant weave carbon fiber options.
Standard weave offers a darker pattern, while vibrant weave boasts a brighter, more lively pattern, accentuating a broader array of tones across the available colors.
With up to eight color choices available to complement the carbon fiber on each model, our 3D Builder is the ultimate canvas for personalization.
Real Wood Veneer
While tone is key, aesthetics are an important consideration in guitar design. Some players love the look of carbon fiber, and its aesthetic impact.
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Others prefer the wood look. If you’re a fan of beautiful veneers, we have a remarkable and ever-changing selection of over 40 real wood veneers.
Your chosen veneer will be crafted into the top of the instrument for the best of both worlds: the stability and reliability of our carbon fiber construction and the natural beauty of an exotic wood veneer.
Pickup & Bridge Options
We painstakingly choose the finest pickups in the world to suit our players’ needs, and to best deliver the exceptional tone of each instrument.
Each Emerald model has its own distinct voice. Our 3D Guitar Builder will guide you in choosing the most suitable pickups for your guitar.
Emerald Inlay Design
Make your guitar yours with a selection of custom neck inlays. A range of patterns are available, many of which feature Celtic designs, in a nod to Emerald Guitars’ Irish heritage and the rural landscape in which the instruments are crafted.
You can also customize a message on the 12th fret, adding an extra layer of personalization to your dream guitar, making it uniquely yours.
A New Era of Custom Guitar Design
When choosing the elements for each part of your custom guitar, you’ll see the updated choices live-as-you-go in the 3D Builder. You can even change the environment in which you view the guitars, switching from a standard white studio background to the Emerald Cottage, to see how your guitar looks in different scenarios.
Amicus - An absolutely stunning instrument
An absolutely stunning instrument with a huge voice! The playability with this many strings is astonishing, and it will be a fantastic addition to my playing style both on stage and in the studio. I’ve had small-bodied guitars of varying scales that often sounded like toys—the tradeoff for portability. But that’s not so with the Amicus. There is nothing lacking in the fullness, volume, or tone. Truly remarkable and I’m thrilled to have it.
- By Becky Boyland
