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Amicus

Black

2,150.00

* Colour: Black

* Carbon Type: Standard Weave

* Veneer: None

* Tuners: Gotoh 510 tuners 18:1 ratio (Black)

* Inlays: None

* Pickup: No Pickup

* Bridge Type: Pinless Carbon Bridge

* Case: Custom Padded Gig Bag

…The high brilliance of the mandolin, tuned for the guitarist.

The Amicus is a unique short scale 12 string guitar with an independent voice of its own.
With a wide and compelling range of rich sound textures, the high brilliance of the Amicus fits well in any musical situation. The familiarity of standard guitar tuning makes it a plus for guitar players, enabling them to transition into the sonic world of the mandolin with ease. Unison strings ring out to create a wide range of dynamics and deliver a unique and vibrant tone that sits in its own space in a mix. For lead or backing, it’s a great short-scale guitar with a stable, weather resistant carbon fiber body. A worthy addition to any player or studio’s collection.

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THIS MODEL'S SPECS

Finish

High gloss finish on all surfaces

Scale Length

18”, 460mm

Nut Width

1 15/16”, 48.5mm

Bridge Spacing

2 7/16”, 62mm

Overall Length

32”, 810mm

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”

Nut/Saddle

Graphtech low friction nut and saddle

Case:

Custom Padded Gig Bag

amicus 12 string carbon fiber guitar

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

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
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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.

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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. 

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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.

AMICUS VOICE

Blues (Mic)

Country (Mic)

Fingerstyle (Mic)

Indie Rock (Mic)

Picking (Mic)

Strumming (Mic)

Medley (Pickup)

AMICUS VIDEOS

Video Playlist
1/41 videos
1
Emerald Amicus Opus Guitar Review
Emerald Amicus Opus Guitar Review
07:14
2
12 Strings Full of Magic - The Emerald Amicus
12 Strings Full of Magic - The Emerald Amicus
09:46
3
Emerald Guitars - Amicus Overview With Alistair Hay
Emerald Guitars - Amicus Overview With Alistair Hay
04:40
4
Emerald Guitars : In Studio - Simon on the Amicus
Emerald Guitars : In Studio - Simon on the Amicus
01:31
5
The Emerald Guitars Amicus - Tone Demo - &#039Greensleeves&#039
The Emerald Guitars Amicus - Tone Demo - 'Greensleeves'
02:59
6
Ger O&#039Donnell Performs &#039Say It To Me Now&#039 On The Emerald Amicus
Ger O'Donnell Performs 'Say It To Me Now' On The Emerald Amicus
05:16
7
Emerald Guitars - Mark and Davy talk all things Amicus.
Emerald Guitars - Mark and Davy talk all things Amicus.
05:02
8
Emerald Guitars Amicus "Close Up"
Emerald Guitars Amicus "Close Up"
01:08
9
Mad World 3 part Acoustic (Gary Jules) Cover and Arr. by Kord Semrow
Mad World 3 part Acoustic (Gary Jules) Cover and Arr. by Kord Semrow
03:57
10
Amicus - King & Queen
Amicus - King & Queen
00:45
11
In Studio with the Amicus - Emerald Guitars
In Studio with the Amicus - Emerald Guitars
05:41
12
Insights On The Amicus Feat. Johnny Gallagher
Insights On The Amicus Feat. Johnny Gallagher
04:39
13
Emerald Guitars - Amicus (Pat Muldowney)
Emerald Guitars - Amicus (Pat Muldowney)
01:52
14
Tears of an Old Irish Mother by Ger O&#039Donnell
Tears of an Old Irish Mother by Ger O'Donnell
03:14
15
Johnny Gallagher, Seahorse - Emerald Guitars, Amicus12
Johnny Gallagher, Seahorse - Emerald Guitars, Amicus12
00:03
16
Emerald Guitars: Amicus (B,F#,B,D,F#,B)
Emerald Guitars: Amicus (B,F#,B,D,F#,B)
01:46
17
Elden Ring inspired - The Crucible Knight - Original by Kord Semrow
Elden Ring inspired - The Crucible Knight - Original by Kord Semrow
04:40
18
Emerald Guitars - Amicus and X20
Emerald Guitars - Amicus and X20
03:06
19
"Ami" - Don Alder  Emerald Amicus 12 Solo Acoustic Guitar
"Ami" - Don Alder Emerald Amicus 12 Solo Acoustic Guitar
03:35
20
Emerald Guitars - Amicus Select Series (Mar &#03917)
Emerald Guitars - Amicus Select Series (Mar ཌྷ)
02:16
21
Don Alder Performs On The Emerald Amicus | Custom Carbon Fiber Guitars
Don Alder Performs On The Emerald Amicus | Custom Carbon Fiber Guitars
03:35
22
Emerald Guitars - Select Series Jan 2017
Emerald Guitars - Select Series Jan 2017
05:15
23
The Fallen (an original)
The Fallen (an original)
03:55
24
Last of the Mohicans (Acoustic guitar instrumental)
Last of the Mohicans (Acoustic guitar instrumental)
05:21
25
Introducing The Emerald Guitars Amicus Lefty
Introducing The Emerald Guitars Amicus Lefty
01:03
26
Starfield (an original)
Starfield (an original)
03:40
27
New Emerald Amicus12 Artisan Carbon Fiber/Carbon Fiber
New Emerald Amicus12 Artisan Carbon Fiber/Carbon Fiber
00:55
28
Mark Black & Davy K Jam On The Emerald X30 & Amicus Models
Mark Black & Davy K Jam On The Emerald X30 & Amicus Models
02:19
29
A Closer Look At The Emerald Guitars Amicus
A Closer Look At The Emerald Guitars Amicus
01:08
30
Amicus - Clonmany Park, County Donegal, Ireland - Emerald Guitars
Amicus - Clonmany Park, County Donegal, Ireland - Emerald Guitars
01:01
31
The Forest (an original)
The Forest (an original)
03:16
32
The Music Box (an original)
The Music Box (an original)
04:08
33
黒田晃年 × Emerald Guitars    Amicus  Demonstration  4
黒田晃年 × Emerald Guitars Amicus Demonstration 4
02:34
34
Rentman Blues
Rentman Blues
01:34
35
Emerald Guitars, The Oaken - Balloons
Emerald Guitars, The Oaken - Balloons
03:30
36
Simon and Rhys demo X20 and Amicus live #irishtraditionalmusic from #emeraldguitars
Simon and Rhys demo X20 and Amicus live #irishtraditionalmusic from #emeraldguitars
02:01
37
Emerald Guitars AMICUS - The most beautiful instrument I have ever played!
Emerald Guitars AMICUS - The most beautiful instrument I have ever played!
01:51
38
"Hoist the Colours" by Hans Zimmer Arrangement on three acoustic guitars by Kord Semrow
"Hoist the Colours" by Hans Zimmer Arrangement on three acoustic guitars by Kord Semrow
03:12
39
The WHO - Baba O&#039Riley Emerald Amicus
The WHO - Baba O'Riley Emerald Amicus
03:29
40
Emerald Cottage Sessions - Kate O&#039Callaghan & Seamus Devenny
Emerald Cottage Sessions - Kate O'Callaghan & Seamus Devenny
05:37
41
Amicus special - Current stock, performances and Johnny Gallagher interview! 30 Aug &#03924
Amicus special - Current stock, performances and Johnny Gallagher interview! 30 Aug པ
26:23

COMPARE SIZE

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
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