X10 Artisan
X10 Artisan
From: €1,850.00
Precision, Playability, power and presence, thats what defines the X10. The body has been sculpted with an ergonomic design for comfort and playability with a slim fast neck and our extended access cutaway to give unrivalled access right up to the 24th fret. Acoustically the X10 offers the great tone Emerald guitars are known for but its when you plug it in that it really takes it to a new level of versatility.
We have partnered with Graphtech to develop the ultimate pickup system available in 3 levels (Piezo, Magnetic, and Midi).
*WOOD VENEER: To customize your X10 with one of our exotic wood veneers, please contact our Custom Shop. All custom veneers require a consultation with one of our team members before ordering.
Description
Precision, Playability, power and presence, thats what defines the X10. The body has been sculpted with an ergonomic design for comfort and playability with a slim fast neck and our extended access cutaway to give unrivalled access right up to the 24th fret.
Acoustically the X10 offers the great tone Emerald guitars are known for but its when you plug it in that it really takes it to a new level of versatility.
We have partnered with Graphtech to develop the ultimate pickup system available in 3 levels.
We have partnered with Graphtech to develop the ultimate pickup system available in 3 levels.
- The starting point is the 6 individual piezo saddles that give perfect string balance, powerful yet warm natural tone and individual height adjustability for simplicity in setting the perfect action.
- In level 2 you can blend the Piezo saddles with a custom made Krivo humbucker mounted at the bridge for some great electric tones
- Level 3 offers the ultimate in versatility with Piezo, Magnetic and Midi for a sky’s the limit tonal palette.
This is a guitar we have wanted to build for many years and finally it’s here!
The X10 Artisan is built to order and generally has a four-month lead time. The Artisan is available in black, amber, red, green and blue, or as a Woody, has full gloss finish on all surfaces, Gotoh 510 tuners (18:1 ratio), multiple pickup options and comes with a custom Hiscox Lite Flite case and/or a custom padded gig bag.
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Additional information
| Scale Length | 25 1/2", 650mm |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1 11/16“, 43mm |
| Bridge Spacing | 2 ¼", 57mm |
| Overall Length | 37 3/4“, 960mm |
| Max Body Width | 14 3/4“, 375mm |
| Max Body Depth | 4 3⁄4", 120mm |
| Max Body Length | 18", 457mm |
| Weight | 4lbs, 1.8kg |
| Frets | 24 medium stainless steel frets |
| Fretboard Radius | 12”-16” compound radius |
| Tuners (Default) | Gotoh 510 tuners 18:1 ratio (cosmo black) |
| Nut/Saddle | Graphtech low friction nut. Graphtech Ghost Adjustable Piezo saddles |
| Bridge | Graphtech bridge pins with Paua shell inlay |
| Pickup (Default) | Level 1. Graphtech Ghost Acousti-phonic bridge saddles |
| Finish | High gloss finish on all surfaces |
| Case | Hiscox Custom Lite Flite hard case |
Jim Bathurst (Captain Jim) –
My X10 arrived yesterday, so these are early observations. Like the other Emeralds I own, this new model is a visual delight; sized between my previous generation X7 and the X20. Super comfortable, and the new neck design gives access to the upper frets like no other acoustic I’ve played. With the factory (D’Addario) strings on it, it sounds brighter acoustically than the X7 or X20. Nice balance. I played this plugged in, through an acoustic amp, a PA, and an electric amp – an amazing range of tones! I’m still working on the learning curve with the pickup controls, but the pickups on this seem hotter than the pickups on my other acoustics (that is not a bad thing). I played electric for a lot of years before making the move to acoustics – this new X10 will be comfortable in both worlds. When I first saw the release video on this model, I wasn’t sure how I felt about a humbucking pickup on the top of an acoustic guitar… no doubt some acoustic purists will be appalled by this, but this guitar really kicks when plugged in! There are other great Emerald options for a pure acoustic sound. A bit more about the neck: love it! The thinner profile and 1 11/16″ nut width give this neck the feel of an electric. I ordered mine with a 24.6″ scale, making for the 13th fret at the body; I am very happy with that custom touch. First impressions: very positive!
Jim Bathurst (Captain Jim) –
Just over a week now with my new X10… this is an incredible guitar! Having a couple other Emeralds, I knew it would be comfortable and sound great. I was intrigued by the Level 2 pickup system. When the guitar arrived, I was impressed with the look, feel, and sound (as expected). Unplugged, it has a great acoustic balance. Plugged in with a typical guitar cable, you get a great variety of tone with the individual saddle piezo, the humbucking pickup, and the ability to blend each. Plug this in with a TRS to a Y cable, then run each side of the Y to an appropriate amp (one acoustic amp and one electric amp), and this guitar is amazing!
I was concerned about the 1 11/16″ nut width – it is super comfortable! The new neck design is my favorite! The profile is thinner than my X7 (previous generation) or X20. Fits my hand like it was made for it.
Those who know me are aware that I am a fan of the Emerald designs… but, is there a downside? Only one I can come up with is: I had to dust off my electric amp. 😉 This is a very impressive guitar. The more I play it, the more I find to like about it.