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Compact Body. Full-bodied Sound.
The X20 is designed for players seeking a rich, full-bodied acoustic tone with unmatched comfort and durability. Its ergonomic carbon fiber body contours naturally to the player, allowing for long sessions of effortless performance — on stage, in the studio, or on the road.
Since its debut, the X20 has remained Emerald’s most popular model — a bold evolution of the traditional dreadnought. With extended neck access, a subtle rib bevel, and a contoured fretboard end, the X20 delivers advanced playability and a modern feel while staying true to its original character.
This Black Opus Edition takes that legacy further — offering all the tone, comfort, and reliability of the X20 in a limited-edition, stripped-back configuration. Featuring our Crystal Ice satin finish, LR Baggs Element Bronze pickup, and custom 14:1 Emerald Tuners, the Black Opus X20 is built for players who want everything that makes an Emerald great, at a more accessible price point, without the custom extras.
X20 Black Opus Specifications
1. Emerald-branded tuners (14:1 gear ratio) 2. Graphtech low friction nut 3. 24 medium stainless steel frets 4. Innovative neck design 5. Offset acoustic soundhole 6. LR Baggs Element Bronze pickup (plug-in-and-play simplicity, bulletproof reliability) 7. Graphtech low friction saddle 8. Ergonomic body. Satin finish on all surfaces
Neck Shape
1st Fret Radius
12th Fret Radius
Strings
Daddario XS Phosphor Bronze, Light 12-53 (0.12, 0.16, 0.24, 0.32, 0.42, 0.53)
String Action
(Top of the 12th Fret)
String Height Bass Side 3/32″ | 2.2mm
String Height Treble Side 1/16″ | 1.7mm
String Spacing
Nut String Spacing
Bridge String Spacing
Measurements
Scale length
650mm (25 ½″)
Nut Width
44.5mm (1 ¾″)
Bridge Spacing
57mm (2 ¼″)
Overall Length
1015mm (39 31⁄32″)
Max Body Width
390mm (15 ¼″)
Max Body Depth
120mm (4 ¾″)
Max Body Length
480mm (19″)
Fretboard Radius
406mm (16″)
Accessories
Emerald gigbag included
X20 Black Opus's Voices
Blues (Mic)
Country (Mic)
Fingerstyle (Mic)
Picking (Mic)
Strumming (Mic)
Medley (Pickup)
PICKUP CONTROL GUIDE
Click a pickup option below to view the control guide
LR Baggs Element
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Crystal Ice Satin Finish
The distinctive Crystal Ice satin finish over exposed black carbon fiber sets the Black Opus apart from the rest of the Emerald lineup. This satin-textured surface offers a unique, textured feel while preserving the clarity and detail of the carbon weave.
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
Designed specifically for the Opus range, our Emerald Tuners offer smooth 14:1 gearing and rock-solid tuning stability. Built with simplicity and function in mind, they’re reliable and made to perform.
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.
X7 - Comparison
X20 Black Opus
X20
Colours
Black
14 colours
Finish
Crystal Ice satin texture finish
High gloss finish on all surfaces
Inlays Options
No
15 customisable options
Custom 12th Fret Inlay Option
No
Yes
Pickup Options
Comes with LR Baggs Element Bronze
5 pickup options
Fully adjustable Bridge option
No
Yes
Carbon Type Options
1
2
Veneer Options
No
Vast veneer variety
Hardware Colour Options
1
3
Quilted carbon fretboard Option
No
Yes
Custom Neck Width
No
Yes
Custom Scale Length
No
Yes
Custom Fretboard Radius
No
Yes
Slotted Headstock Option
No
Yes
X20
I love it! It is louder and more articulate than my Hummingbird. Phil McKnight’s review was spot on. I was considering an Emerald long before Phil got his but his glowing review cemented the deal. He has never gotten a guitar that he could not find a single fault, no matter how long or hard he looked for one. I love the color too!
- By Floyd Maes
