Emerald
ActiveOverview
Emerald Guitars produces carbon fiber acoustic and electro-hybrid guitars, including models like archtops, basses, baritones, travel sizes, ukuleles, double necks, and harp guitars. The company focuses on ergonomic designs and custom builds. It operates from Ireland with a US showroom in Stuart, Florida, opened in 2025.
History
Emerald Guitars was founded in 1999 in Donegal, Ireland, specializing in carbon fiber musical instruments. A related entity, Emerald Guitars Limited (company number 389517), was incorporated in 2004 and dissolved in 2019 after 14 years. The company expanded with a new factory and gallery in Ireland in 2024 and launched a US showroom in Florida in 2025.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitars | Carbon fiber acoustics | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Electro-Hybrid Guitars | Hybrid acoustic-electric models | $2,500 - $6,000 |
| Archtop Guitars | Carbon fiber archtops | $3,000 - $7,000 |
| Bass Guitars | Carbon fiber basses | $2,500 - $5,500 |
| Baritone Guitars | Extended range baritones | $2,200 - $5,000 |
| Travel Guitars | Compact travel models | $1,800 - $3,500 |
| Harp Guitars | Multi-course harp designs | $4,000 - $8,000 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in-house at their facility in Cavanacaw, St Johnston, County Donegal, Ireland. A new factory and gallery opened there in 2024. No evidence of outsourcing.
Notable Products
- Emerald X20 - Standard carbon fiber acoustic guitar model.
- Emerald Hybrid Series - Electro-hybrid guitars combining acoustic and electric features.
- Emerald Archtop - Carbon fiber archtop guitar for jazz and amplified use.
- Emerald Bass - Carbon fiber acoustic bass guitar.
- Emerald Harp Guitar - Extended-range harp guitar with additional unfretted strings.
Reputation
Enthusiasts value Emerald Guitars for durable carbon fiber construction resistant to humidity and temperature changes, ideal for touring musicians. Professionals appreciate the ergonomic designs and tonal qualities from composite materials. Some criticize higher price points compared to wood guitars and note a learning curve for the feel, though the brand maintains a niche following in sustainable instruments.
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- https://www.solocheck.ie/Irish-Company/Emerald-Guitars-Limited-389517
- https://emeraldguitars.com/get-in-touch/
- https://emeraldguitars.com/emerald-guitars-opens-usa-showroom-and-store-in-florida/
- https://emeraldguitars.com
- https://emeraldguitars.com/emerald-music-tour-recap-september-2025/