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@TbonePlummer

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Spender it’s a brilliant course for beginners, well done.

@miniclipz6451

4 жыл бұрын

Who will love to give any old good guitar (I will really appreciate)

@kellyc2425

4 жыл бұрын

Oh Mary... *Sigh*

@ksoman953

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary, play that riff. Actually I would love to hear how a classic acoustic piece like say, a Led Zeppelin intro would sound on this.

and best of all, no picks falling into the sound hole

@jackmcdonagh4042

4 жыл бұрын

Somehow, we would all still manage to get one stuck in there

@midas__03

4 жыл бұрын

but instead they'll just fall into the void

@bsharporbflat8378

4 жыл бұрын

May fall from your mouth into the sound hole

@johnveld7540

4 жыл бұрын

I store picks in the soundhole on my emeralds

@VideoGamerabc

2 жыл бұрын

Challenge Accepted.

I love everything about Mary Spender, the way she plays, sings, even introduces a product (guitar) I think it sounds great! It has a nice tone. I like where the sound hole is, when I hear the notes she's playing I get inspired to write a song.

That's one of the most beautiful and rich-sounding guitars I've ever seen. The woman playing it isn't chopped liver, either.

That guitar is beautiful and sounds amazingly good, but it's your music the real protagonist. You play like an angel.

Great review, Mary Spender! I absolutely LOVE my custom Emerald X30 Jumbo (nicknamed "Ruthie" in honor of my late mother). I plan to have Alistair and Co build me a 12 string very soon. These are THE finest instruments, and you just did a great job showcasing how beautiful they sound.

At a local shop, there is a custom emerald baritone made with their acoustic bass body. It is unlike anything I have ever heard. It sounds like a piano! Crazy

I really loved your beautiful playing on this video. It is also interesting to learn about this innovative company. Keep up the great work.

Way to go, Mary! Grats on the new course. You're a sweetness and you rock, as well. Cheers 🤩

I’ve been playing Carbon Fiber guitars for years. Live in Alaska where the temps range from -60F to +80F. Super dry in the interior and super wet on the coast. No problem and they sound great in the bargain. A friend has a 12 string from Emeral and I a baritone. My favorite is an old CA baritone. .

@paulsmith3985

4 жыл бұрын

I also have a couple of CA guitars, the Cargo (travel size) and a CX performer (GA size). They both sound great and are left out to grab and play with no worries.

@johnd7564

4 жыл бұрын

10 or 15 years ago I bought a CA Cargo, so I'd have a guitar to relax with that would stay in tune. I took it to a family reunion, and its durability made me feel comfortable with leaving them out in the living room of the house we rented. My cousin came to me, apologetic that her son had knocked it over. I was able to reassure you there was no problem and I got to show a lot of the little ones something about playing guitar. That thing really does stay in tune a LONG long time. Sound is great for a little bitty guitar.

It’s absolutely beautiful. Sounds wonderful. There are songs in that guitar. Great video

Emerald makes such beautiful guitars. True art. Very nice presentation, Mary, thank you!

This guitar sounds and looks soooo cool! Mary, thank you for all videos about such incredible guitars :)

Great review!! The guitar has a beautiful finish on it as well as having a unique concept. Love it. Also, I really appreciate your musicianship throughout your reviews.

WOW! I don't know what's more impressive-- that amazing guitar, or the goddess who's playing it. World class, BOTH.

Hello Mary, congratulations to your new Emerald Guitar - what a beautiful Guitar, soundwise and lookwise. Looks as it is easy to play! Like it! Stay safe and be blessed, kind regards from Germany!

Mary, that guitar sounds amazing. Once again your playing style really compliments the guitar.

Wow! Love the demo...appreciate your skills pickin’!

Awesome video Mary, thanks for the information. Stay healthy and safe 💪🙂

I love the fact that an Irish guitar company made a guitar for Steve Vai. Looking forward to treating myself to one, just have to figure out which one 😊

Well played. Very smooth. Have a great day Mary. Stay Safe.

I played a 12 string Emerald in a pub in Ireland a few months back after the duo had finished their set. The most expensive guitar i've ever played (also my first go on a 12 string!) it played and sounded absolutely incredible. Would absolutely love to own one.

Fascinating guitar. And thanks for sharing your playing.

Nice guitar and wonderful playing, Mary!

Beautiful guitar its sounds great plugged in as well. Great guitar playing.

I always enjoy hearing your unique and beautiful picking style. As for the Emerald Guitar, I own an Emerald Amicus 12 string in Kosipo wood. It is absolutely incredible. The X7 will be my next purchase. Thanks!

Nice sounding guitar. 😊😊 You're one of my inspiration making videos here in youtube. 😊 ♥️

A very talented player and always interesting content. All around another good video. Liked, already subscribed.

Spruce trees letting out a sigh of relief. I knew the creators name when you said then you mentioned Seabold boats and remembered how. Nice presentation! Cheers.

I think this is some of my favourite playing of yours 🙌🏻

Very unique sound. Sounds like it would really pop in a mix

I love you and your music Mary❤️. Your hard work in to bringing up your channel shows through. Can you please please make a tutorial for the 'Primrose' riff?

Hi Mary that’s a nice sounding unique guitar Have a good weekend!☕️

Thats a beautiful guitar, Thanks Mary

Beautiful guitar and playing! I can't wait to see what Value Select makes with this one...

@jmimbles8939

4 жыл бұрын

lddevo88 you beat me to it!!

@luquivarde7266

4 жыл бұрын

you sure? watch me

Everything about the design of this guitar I find exciting 😲

Finally the video I have been waiting on! I started with an X7 just for travel not expecting a superb instrument since it was carbon fiber. After 4years of not being able to put it down, I bought two more Emerald in the last two years. An X5 used and a brand new X20. Keep it by where you sit in your living room. 😁

@shawnseelymusic

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve been looking at X7’s, but now I think I will be happier with an X20. If you could only have one, would you agree that the X20 is the best?

Really nice looking guitar, and very nice playing too.

Received my X10 and I LOVE IT! Sounds great acoustically as well as plugged in.

great play and what a special instrument

Great idea to move the soundhole so you can hear what you are playing more efficiently.

Cool unique guitar with the infused wood. Has really nice tone. Love your playing, with your percussive style though this guitar material clicks a bit different than I am used to hearing. Like a rim shot that sits out front of your playing. I can see some benefit to the sound hole position, especially with a singer/songwriter style on a stage. Thanks Mary!

A straight neck and lower action is my favorite set up on the X7. The string tension feels more like a longer scale to me but with the easier reach of a short scale guitar.

You certainly researched that well! Beautiful looking and sounding. I wonder what repair guys think of it. Given the stiffness, it probably will never need a neck reset, but if it did ....

the first Mary Spender video i've seen is the other carbon fiber guitar. i loved her since then :)

What a beautiful guitar...wish I had money to buy it, but how it's now its only something to dream of.

I like the percussive, snappy tone a lot!

This sounds incredible!!

That sounds great! It does not sound like a short-scale carbon fiber acoustic.

Mine arrives next week. Cannot wait

What can I say Mary, you could have been famous from just being one of the most beautiful people this world has had the pleasure of seeing, but to add your wonderful musical talent, great personality, intelligence and natural charm, just makes you?........Well, pretty much perfect! I wish you and yours all the love and happiness life can bring.

Mary, Have you ever played a Michael Kelly guitar,? Same sound hole situation except they are made of wood. One sound hole projects up at you the other is top left close to finger board. You are amazing!!!! Love all your stuff!!!!

hey congratulations - Emerald are beautiful guitars ❕🐸

Not only looks great, but sounds great too!

Love the plugged in sound Taking Ovation guitars to another level.

I bought a custom X30 (jumbo) from Emerald last year. It is the most magical guitar I have ever played!

Nice playing!

That percussive stuff from 7:12 was awesome!

wonderful sound

Nice - well done !! I want one :)

Beautiful guitar!

Nice review Thanks for posting 👍

Thank you Mary.

Between the Waza-airs and this Emerald guitar, I've gotta say, you get the best sponsors!

Hey Mary, what's the blue-print on the wall? Schematic diagram of a tube amplifier? Lovely review and playing by the way.

great video and guitar.

Beautiful guitar 😍

Sounds nice!

I would love to hear you play Walk The Line on that guitar Mary 👍

Hi Mary. With your experience, where would you place the microhone? The standard "between 12th and 13th fret" would work I suppose, but the other standard way "below the neck away from the sound hole" would give an enterely different result on this one, right? Maybe that is the point :)

Thanks for such thorough reviews! You are so very talented too! Which of the carbon guitars you've played is your favorite? I recall you playing the one that has an amp in it and an elongated sound hole... Lava Me I think it was.

I expected a higher price point, still not cheap but very nice designs. Thanks Mary again for another well done video.

I love Emarald guitars, they some beautiful guitars.

i think in your hands every guitar sounds great

I flirted with the 12 string version and then wanted four regulars for dropped tunings and such but the price became too steep for me. They sound very detailed with lots of mids!

I met Alistair at the NAMM show about 3 minutes after I met you at the NAMM show. Really nice guy. He was going up the escalator right in front of me. Took a very cool selfie with him.

I never watched a video about acoustic guitar more than 30 sec. before I meet you. Subscrib!

Hi Mary. Great that you have found these, or that they have found you ! I replied to a lefty player on your vid for the ghastly looking Fender Acoustisoncrap, that an Emerald X10 with all the pick up options is available lefty and would do the job better. I am lucky enough to own two Emeralds myself, an X20 , which is about an OM size and a big ol’ jumbo sized x30. I phoned them one time with a question and was answered by Alistair (the boss) in person, how cool is that ? My Emeralds are stock models, but their custom builds are fantastic and are achieved with a combination of emailing and face time, so you get exactly what you want. Trouble is, now they’ve got lovely you promoting them, in addition to their usual crew of big beardy Irishmen, it is bound to increase their lead times !

@spite_beeekilled3643

4 жыл бұрын

Jon White how are you rich???

@blackwoodrichmore4531

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

Nice Vid. Way to hint at that Ibanez sitting in the back. :)

I have a black matte finish acoustic much like this by Lindo Guitar. Wonderful tone!

I know the owner of this company very well. I can remember when Alistair showed me one of his very first prototypes. I have played a number of Alistair's guitars over the years and they have evolved over the years. I have even held his dragon guitar. Do you get to keep all the guitars that you review Mary?

Coming from my recording studio background, I think a microphone could be clipped on facing into the sound hole. It could be better than having a mic on a stand pointing to a moving guitar.

Hi looks very nice I'm looking for new guitar after the lock down was thinking of a new Martin but looking at this it looks very nice with less maintenance .Does it come with side dots on the fret board. Thanks for the review

Sounds a lot better than the other one.

I don't have a very long "Bucket List" -- too many reasons to list here, but suffice to say the older I get, the more I focus upon the love I have in my life (especially my beautiful bride and amazing children, then endless concentric circles radiating outward from here) and the relationships I have, and the less I focus upon, well, just about everything else. That being said, a visit to the Emerald factory in Ireland and the acquisition of one of their stunning works of art--yeah, that's on my list. ;-)

Idk Mary... You know what happened last time you played a carbon fiber guitar. Congrats on marrying my Dad btw!!!

BEAUTY 🎸

That is one cool guitar.

Jesus Mary... You are so much better at playing this instrument then I... and I’ve been at the guitar for almost 20 years. You are a musical inspiration, and I’ll be damned if you aren’t one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen!! Peace, and happiness unto you!! 🥰 Thanx-

Looking forward to an X20 review from Mary ^^

Been flirting with an X10 for a while now. If only it was financially attainable for me with the options I want (piezo + humbucker, inlays, wood veneer). Great instrument!

Carbon fibre does not per se show any extension/shrinking due to hygroscopical&thermal change. But it is possible to design a layer-stacking, that could. So the characteristics of the material are very delicate and every design of carbon fibre stacking might sound different, even with the same guitar construction.

Sounds great to me, but the reason I wish carbon fibre guitars will take over the world is because this would reduce the guitar industry's impact on deforestation. (So what we really want is low end priced composite guitars that sound better than low and mid-end wooden guitars; and then the remaining wooden guitars can go up in price, with a bigger percentage of them being lovely enough instruments to (?) justify the destruction of forests to produce them than is currently the case). No, not destruction of trees; destruction of forests. To get to the "valuable" trees, they clear fell a bunch of "worthless" trees, "weeds", etc. At some level of consumption this can just amount to recycling the forest with bits of new primary forest full of all the trees that were being shaded to death by one great big tree, but with populations rising, this is less and less possible. Somehow we need to learn to do without forest products.

@robdonell9915

4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully stated, sir.

@mwj5368

3 жыл бұрын

You are a good writer and describe things so well! I think though it would be even better if they build a carbon guitar that, compared to low and mid-end wooden guitars, sound like high end wooden guitars and cost less than the lower quality wooden guitars ha! Why not? The carbon guitars I've been looking at cost a lot $1,200, a Lava Me, and I guess the Emerald here is $2,000 . I wonder if it is because carbon fiber is a very expensive material. Do you think that's why they cost as much or more?

@sicko_the_ew

3 жыл бұрын

@@mwj5368 That would be much better, yes. I would guess that economies of scale are the biggest factor in price. Current carbon fibre manufacturing seems to involve a lot of hand layups, and waiting for things to cure. It's probably easier to put wooden parts on a production line. As far as sound goes, what I've heard is that the top makes all the difference. The bottom, sides, and neck etc make a much smaller contribution to sound. So anyone going in this direction would do well to focus on making the top "timbre-tunable", somehow.

@mwj5368

3 жыл бұрын

@@sicko_the_ew Hi Again! Thanks for taking your precious time to answer so well! I've read the same about back and sides, something like back and sides contribute only 5 to 10% of the sound! My guitar was made in 1986, a Takamine classical, before rosewood was illegal, and it sounds very beautiful. In Japan they also sealed the Takamine guitars inside the body too (mine was owned in Japan but appears to have been used almost not at all!) because it can be very humid there due to the ocean. With that sealant I'm thinking my guitar is much less prone to cracking plus it sounds so fantastic. I think they could come up with recyclable plastics of a thinness and strength without bracing that would profoundly resonate even more than wood... and part of the paradigm shift to a greener world... yet just my amateur view. Thanks for your insights!

@sicko_the_ew

3 жыл бұрын

@@mwj5368 I don't know if pausing to chat with someone who dreams a similar dream, and is ready to discus it here would count as offering insight, but thanks for your kind words. If the top of your guitar is sealed enough, it should have a kind of hybrid wood/synthetic nature that makes it a good model of what's possible in plastics? (It's just the fibres are cellulose instead of carbon). I have this idea that if you could make a top very stiff, but very light (and no bracing), that would have to have a good sound. It would be "braced all over". (I'm imagining something of quite thick over cross-section, but hollow, so light. That's one of the sections whose sound would be interesting to hear, anyway. Anyway, let's hope that one day there will be greener guitars out there, manufactured in ways that make them something within reach of a lot of players. (I have a dreadnought copy that has begun to bulge up round the bridge, so has an action I have to fight quite hard to get a decent sound out of. Maybe I should one day trying to stiffen it up with fibreglass, and see how it goes. :D ... For some reason taking a chance like that gives me the heebies, though).

Tres chic, this intro!

Not sure which is more beautiful, you or the guitar.

I'm listening through phones but it seams to have a very clear sound. The carbon fiber seams to emphasize the high and high mid frequencies but lacks some wood warmth. That's my first impression.

Hi Mary, You've tried both the Emerald guitar and the Fender Strat Acoustasonic - so what do you reckon? I have an old Stratacoustic and, to be honest, it's a bit of a disappointment, I even had to physically move the bridge back 3mm to get the intonation right. Their new offering looks like it's a completely different beast but it's competing, price wise, with the Emerald, so I'm curious to know what you think of how the two compare, especially acoustically.

1:33 a delicious riff from my favorite song!

Been with the company for years Alistair makes a great product have 3 with one on the way.He even hand delivered one to me in Miami and made a video which is on KZread Chuck Ellis recieving his Emerald T8-12 string .Worth the price

Er I think we need a video on that H&K amp.