Emerald Guitars Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 81 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the products, noting their stunning appearance, comfort, and stability. Many highlight the superlative sound, describing it as crystal clear, rich, and warm, which enhances their playing experience. The staff and customer service are frequently commended for being courteous, helpful, and providing excellent support, making the overall purchasing process smooth and enjoyable. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with internal components or product functionality upon arrival. These included instances of battery packs coming loose, pickup systems needing rectification, or guitars being initially non-functional.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought an Emerald Virtuo a few weeks ago and have played the guitar at every full band electric and solo acoustic show I’ve had since. I have searched for years to find a guitar that can viably be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've purchased an X-20, and have also ordered an X-30 in recent weeks. The most important criteria is sound, and it is simply superlative. The body and neck are stunning, the soundboard area now a w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a custom d30-12 guitar. I also left detailed instructions about the setup. The guitar is great. The setup was mostly in line with my wishes, except two quite unusual wishes. Emerand Guitars... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve owned many guitars over the years, but nothing compares to my Emerald. From the moment I opened the case, I knew this was something special. The craftsmanship is flawless—the carbon fiber b... See more


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  2. #1 of 1 best companies in Music Producer
  3. #1 of 1 best companies in Music Publisher
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About Emerald Guitars

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Established in 1999, Emerald Guitars based in Co. Donegal Ireland are the #1 Carbon Fiber Guitar company across the globe that cater to the needs of all musicians from the casual hobbyist through to the professional recording artist.

We provide a vast range of custom Carbon Fiber Acoustic & Electro-Hybrid Guitars available in Standard, Archtop, Bass, Baritone, Travel, Ukulele, Double Neck & Harp Guitar Models all with a unique design and feel that you would expect from a premium product.



Founded by renown luthier Alistair Hay In 1994, Hay was working for Seebold Racing in St Louis, Missouri, USA and building Formula 1 racing boats using carbon fiber. Between the skills he had developed whilst crafting world class racing boats and possessing a passion for product design and engineering, Alistair had an idea to build an acoustic carbon fiber guitar. The process of producing a product fit for market took a couple of years. From there, Emerald Guitars officially launched in 1999, Steve Vai’s custom Ultra Guitar was made and the rest is history. You can read more about that journey here.

Current Stock Explore the latest stock added to the Emerald Guitar shop, ready and waiting to ship worldwide!

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Book a Call Our team are ready to answer any of your questions and help you choose the perfect instrument for you. Book a call, a 1-2-1 consultation or a walkthrough of our 3D builder at a time that suits you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

X20 Excellence!

I just received a black X20 that was a stock guitar in the USA. I live in Hawaii and wanted a guitar that could stand up to the huge daily changes in temperature and humidity. The X20 has exceeded my expectations in build quality and sound, both unplugged and plugged in with the HiFi Duet pickup system through an LR Baggs VoicePrint DI. The Gotoh tuners are a joy. Love this guitar. I had no prior experience with Carbon Fiber and this Emerald has me very happy with my choice! Highly recommended 🤙

19 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal from start to finish.

Phenomenal from start to finish.
I've had my X-20 for around 6 months. I was blown away with the look of the finished guitar when I picked it up and the sound is just as beautiful as the finish of it. The design and spec I submitted had many custom features and the final product was incredible. Customer service has been exemplary through the entire process with very quick turnaround on any queries I've had. Caolan and Kevin were amazing from showing me around the factory to quickly responding to any email queries I had. I cannot rate Emerald highly enough.

20 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My X10 slimline arrived in perfect…

My X10 slimline arrive in perfect shape. Played great right out of the case. A quality instrument without question. I definitely made the right decision choosing an Emerald guitar. Very happy with the purchase.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Thomas, thank you for sharing your experience. Happy playing with your new X10 Slimline!!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Didn't like that we could t get ahold…

Didn't like that we could t get ahold of customer support and the sound of the guitar

8 June 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Lisa

It appears you posted this review twice.

I am sorry that you are unhappy with the sound of the guitar. I have looked into the sales inbox and each of your emails have been answered by a member of staff. Are you trying to contact us on another platform? I can look into it for you?



Emerald team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was expecting a 4 to 6 week waiting…

I was expecting a 4 to 6 week waiting period as stated on the site. However, I shortly received an email stating that there was a guitar that was available. I received that in about 3 or 4 days. good service , good shipping and thanks for the nice Mug!!!

2 June 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi George, thank you for sharing your experience. That was luck :)

I hope you enjoy your new guitar!!!! KQ

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Arrived with a string that instantly…

Arrived with a string that instantly popped and loosened. Unsure if this is due to shipping or how it was set up. First guitar so unsure how common this is on arrival.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Eddy, I am sorry that your string popped out on arrival. If you need anything from us please reach out to the sales team @ sales@emeraldguitars.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

the instrument exceeds my expectations…

the instrument exceeds my expectations for a "stripped down" composite guitar. a bright, forward tone. the build quality and finish are delightful. the pickup battery pack had come adrift in the body requiring some "aftermarket" velcro and adhesive to anchor it. i am playing it more than i had anticipated, having bought it solely for RV tripping in inclement climates. there are a few fine guitars on the wall here at home enjoying hearing this little brother's voice. it really is a joy to play. delivery was swift. set-up is comfortable. well done!

26 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Philip, thank you for sharing your experience. The battery box was down to the adhesive that LR baggs was using, I am sorry that happened. If you need anything please let us know. I hope you enjoy your new guitar!!! KQ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered an in stock X-7 that was…

I ordered an in stock X-7 that was shipped from Florida. Shipping was quick. I love the quality, playability and sound of my new X-7. It’s also very pretty. Customer service is great for any questions before or after the sale.

26 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Duane, thank you for your order. We are happy to help with your X7. Happy playing!!!!! KQ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Apparel Purchase

The web site is easy to navigate. My apparel purchase was easily completed and good communications were provided by email about the order and shipment. I was confused why only one item was delivered and contacted customer service to confirm the other item was shipped. Within hours I had confirmation back from customer service and the tracking number for the second shipment. Thanks!

21 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Joseph, thank you so much for your order and review. Happy playing!!! KQ

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The guitar is amazing and the service was just short of excellent.

The guitar is amazing! I've never purchased something so expensive without seeing it first but am thrilled with it. 2 things: 1) I ordered from "in stock" and I believe the neck width is slightly larger than "standard." It would be good to have any specs like this highlighted somehow in the description. 2) I would have appreciated more immediate communication regarding the shipping process right after I ordered. I was a bit anxious after hitting the submit button.

14 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Todd, I'm glad you love your guitar!
I can see the specs of this guitar are completely standard, so it has a standard nut width. All the model specs can be found on the main model page and on the specific listing for each guitar towards the bottom of the page.

You should get an order confirmation after purchasing and then an email from us directly. We then will email you, and you should receive a dispatch email with tracking.

Thanks!
Caolan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate quality product

First rate quality product, easy order process and any questions or concerns I had were addressed promptly.
My first Emerald in 2019 was a custom X10; love it! There have been no issues with it.
My latest, an X7 Opus, luckily was in stock in the Florida store and arrived at my home in Canada, 8 days from the day I ordered it in May, ‘26.
The battery pack, with battery had come loose from its attachment point during shipping and was obviously flailing around inside the guitar. Luckily, it didn’t cause any damage, other than knocking some wires from where they were attached with double sided tape to the body. Easily fixed by me, but I mentioned it to Kevin at Emerald and he assured me he would pass my concerns along, so hopefully the attachment issue could be rectified.
Any future guitars I order will be Emeralds. For me, there is no better choice.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Hi Dwight, thank you for the kind words, the pouch was due to the adhesive LR Baggs used. I really hope you are enjoying your new guitar!! Happy playing!!! KQ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris was a great host at the FL store

Chris was a great host at the FL store. The X10 was beyond what I was expecting. It shipped to my home in a few days without incident. I am so inspired. Can't stop playing it. It's made me a better player. It plays like a dream. I am loving the vivid green! Never thought I'd have a green guitar. Thank you Emerald.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thank you for sharing Rob, we are glad Chris could help!!! KQ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emerald is an outstanding company

Emerald is an outstanding company. They consistently exceed expectations. I recommend them without hesitation. From the quality of their instruments to their top notch service - they have earned my trust and loyalty. I just purchased my 5th Emerald. If only they made pianos...

29 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thanks for the review, wow 5 Emeralds that is impressive!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've purchased a few guitars now from…

I've purchased a few guitars now from Emerald now and the experience has been excellent. The folks on the real-time chats have been extremely helpful and friendly. While I still enjoy going to local guitar shops to "play" and explore some of their guitars, I come back and play my X20 and get reminded how much I love it's feel and sound.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Brilliant Craig, thank you for using Emerald guitars!!! Happy playing KQ

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sales representatives responded…

Sales representatives responded promptly to my inquiries. I received my guitar on schedule and in perfectly playable condition. I’m very pleased with the guitar as well as the purchasing process. My X7 sounds beautiful and plays well. I would purchase again from Emerald Guitars.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thanks for the great review, we are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your X7!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful guitars with wonderful tone

Beautiful guitars with wonderful tone, built and finished spectacularly well, top flight customer service. You can tell that they genuinely care about their customers and guitars and the efficacious processes that bring those two together.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thanks for the kind words Joel. You made our day!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

Hello!

I wanted to say thank you so very much for the excellent Amicus Black Opus!
The Amicus is stunning and the quality of the workmanship is second to none!
I also love all of the on-line videos that you and your team do, it really shows the pride and love that is there at Emerald Guitars.
Thank you very much to all of your team there at Emerald Guitars!

Sincerely,

Gary Essex
Buffalo, NY USA

21 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

The Amicus rocks!!! Thanks for the great review Gary!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Placing my order was quick and easy

Placing my order was quick and easy. Using the online store to explore the various models and options available was fun and efficient. And the product I received is a fantastic guitar, perfectly set up, with incredible tone, and a delight to play. The included gig bag is excellent. Icing on the cake was the ceramic mug which was a surprise addition to the package.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Brilliant thank you so much Eric, happy playing!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Customer Service

I received my X20 Black Opus guitar promptly with good communication during the process. Although I did return the guitar within the 10 day trial, not because of any quality issues with Emerald, but because I needed a larger body guitar, the customer service reps were very helpful and friendly and returned my payment promptly. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thank you for the review. If you need anything else please let us know :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you again for another beautiful…

Thank you again for another beautiful guitar. She is my 5th and already thinking about an Amicus. Service,incredible quality workmanship . Have never been disappointed. Thank you again for another easy transaction

15 April 2026
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Reply from Emerald Guitars

Thank you so much Mitch, it has been a pleasure working with you :)

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