EMERALD GUITARS X30 12 Strings Endless Sound Owner's Manual

To connect the X30 12-String guitar to an acoustic amplifier,
use a standard mono cable for a full, rich sound. The LR Baggs
Element pickup system ensures quality amplification.

Control Guide:

The guitar may come with pickup knobs for tone and volume
control. Follow the setup reference for connecting to an acoustic
amp or PA system.

FAQ:

Q: How do I change the strings on the X30 12-String
guitar?

A: Refer to the provided tutorial video for step-by-step
instructions on changing strings.

Q: What type of pickup system does the X30 12-String guitar
have?

A: The X30 may come equipped with the LR Baggs Element pickup
system for amplified performance.

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X30 12-String
OWNER’S MANUAL
Jumbo Acoustic. 12 Strings. Endless Sound.

Congrats/welcome to emerald guitars
Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of an Emerald Guitar! Your decision to join the Emerald community is truly exciting. You’ve not only acquired a masterpiece of craftsmanship but also a ticket to a world of musical excellence and camaraderie. May your new guitar bring you endless joy, inspiration, and countless musical adventures. Welcome to the Emerald family!

To make and inspire music

Our Vision Emerald Guitars envisions a future where hand-crafted artistry meets cutting-edge innovation. Designed and made in Ireland, our instruments blend traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques, redefining what’s possible in music. As pioneers in carbon fiber guitar innovation, we aim to set new standards for tonal richness, durability, and sustainability.
Our vision is to inspire musicians of all levels to achieve new heights in their artistry. By fostering a global community of musicians who share our passion for excellence and creativity, we celebrate both the art and science of crafting exceptional guitars.
With every step forward, we remain dedicated to pushing boundaries, honoring tradition, and expanding the horizons of what music can be.

PLEK’D TO PERFECTION
Every guitar goes through the cutting-edge plek process which
scans the guitar’s frets and machines them to perfection, taking into account, radius, relief, action height and string gauge.
this process guarantees ultimate accuracy and playability.

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Guitar Anatomy
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1. Gotoh 510 tuners 18:1 ratio 2. Graphtech low friction nut 3. Stainless steel frets
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5. Offset soundhole 6. Innovative neck design 7. Graphtech low friction saddle 8. Ergonomic body
Strings Daddario EJ37 Phosphor Bronze 0.12, 0.12, 0.16, 0.16, 0.24, 0.10, 0.32, 0.15, 0.42, 0.22, 0.53, 0.30

STRING CHANGES Pinless Bridge
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Tutorial Video
Your Guitar May Also Come With

Pickup Knobs If it’s got a pickup then high chance it’ll have some kind of knob to turn, full control guide starts the next page
Hyvibe QR code to Hyvibe Smart Guitar Quick Start Guide video

SETUP GUIDE
The X30 12-string guitar can be easily connected to an acoustic amplifier using a standard mono cable for a full, rich sound.
LR Baggs Element
CONTROL GUIDE
Tone Control Volume Control
Setup Reference: Mono Cable to Acoustic AMP

Setup 1 Mono Cabe

Blended ACOUSTIC

Signal

AMP

PA SYSTEM

HyVibe Interface
Battery indicator Bluetooth connection indicator (for audio streaming)
Navigate left
Press to ENTER next subpage of current menu on the screen
Power Button / Control knob Tap the knob to turn on.
Press knob for 2 sec to turn off.
Output jack USB C charging/data port

Indicator icons for MIDI pedal, mobile app connection. Fx = effects are turned on.

Each circle represents a sub menu in the current feature menu.

Navigate Right

Feature Menu Shortcuts

Effects Looper Speaker

When you press the shortcut button, you directly enter that feature menu. When the light next to the button is on, the feature is activated.

HyVibe H2 Adjusts Scan QR code to view user manual

Audio input jack Power Button

HyVibe H1 Adjusts Scan QR code to view user manual

Setup Reference: Mono Cable to Acoustic AMP

mix

HiFi Duet
CONTROL GUIDE
Mix Control (Mixes between mic and pickup) Use this wheel to mix between HiFi pickups and Silo microphone. When the mix control is rolled toward the neck, the Silo mic is carrying the majority of the guitar’s voice with the HiFi pickups supporting the lower frequencies. When rolled toward the bridge, you will hear the full-range HiFi pickups only. As you experiment with different positions, you will find a wide range of great-sounding and useful settings.
Volume Control Roll this wheel toward the neck to increase the volume or toward the bridge to decrease the volume.
Silo Mic Level Control Adjusts the level of the Silo mic relative to the level of the HiFi pickups.
IMPORTANT: Setting this control correctly is vital to the sound of the HiFi Duet. Hidden on the underside of the preamp is a control to adjust the mic gain level. It has 10 positions indicated by detents in the control. Rolling the control away from the neck will give you more mic level and a brighter tone, while rolling it toward the bridge will give you less mic and a darker tone. To set this control, make sure that the mix control is rolled all the way toward the neck and then adjust the mic level control so that you get even tonal balance between the bass, mids, and treble frequencies. This is intended to be a “set it and forget it” control, but it can be adjusted on the fly if needed.

Mix Control Battery Check Volume Control
SILO MIC LEVEL CONTROL

Setup Reference: Mono Cable to Acoustic AMP

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TRUSS ROD
This guitar is fitted with a dual action truss rod which uses a 4mm Allen key. While the truss rod can be adjusted to change the relief in the neck and compensate for changes in string gauge we do advise that adjustments are carried out by a professional.

Turn clockwise (right) to reduce relief and flatten the neck — useful if the action feels high in the middle of the neck.

Turn counterclockwise (left) to increase relief and add more forward bow — helpful if you’re experiencing fret buzz in the lower frets.

Our guitars have gone through the Plek process which scans the fretboard and assists in the setup process resulting in optimum neck relief for our standard action specifications. Any adjustment to the truss rod will change these specifications and may compromise the playability of your guitar

P L AY L I S T S X30 12-String Playlist A collection of X30 12-String insightful videos, performances and entertainment
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE String Maintenance. Replacethestringsregularly, as needed, to maintain a clear and vibrant tone. The

Your Emerald Guitar has been designed using years of

frequency of string changes will depend on your playing

research and experience from our CEO Alistair Hay. Your style and the type of strings you use. Clean the strings with

guitar can last a lifetime through its superior materials but a soft cloth or string cleaner after playing to remove debris

even these need a little maintenance routine to look and and sweat.

play its best.

Temperature Considerations. Avoid exposing your guitar

Cleaning Your Emerald.

to extreme temperatures, such as leaving it in a hot car or

After playing, wipe down subjecting it to freezing cold conditions.

the guitar’s body, neck,

Storage. Store your carbon fiber guitar in its case or gig

and strings with a clean

bag when not in use to protect it from dust and potential

microfiber cloth to remove accidents.

sweat, fingerprints, and dust. Polishing. Choose a high quality car polish or detailer. Avoid

Dirt. For stubborn smudges using abrasive polishes or household cleaners, as they can

or dirt, use a damp cloth with damage the finish. Polishing your carbon fiber guitar helps

a mild, non-abrasive guitar maintain its aesthetic appeal and keeps it looking its best

cleaning solution specifically Travel Considerations. When traveling with your carbon

designed for carbon fiber fiber guitar, use a well-padded and properly fitting case to

instruments.

protect it from potential damage during transport.

Professional Maintenance. If you notice any significant issues or changes in your guitar’s performance, consult a qualified luthier or technician experienced in working with carbon fiber instruments for professional assessment and repair or contact sales@emeralldguitars.com

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Find An Ambassador As an Emerald Guitars owner you have experienced first hand how different and
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what makes a carbon fiber Emerald Guitar so unique and special.

Warranty
To help protect your investment, Emerald Guitars provides this limited warranty. If your guitar ever develops a problem that you believe is covered under warranty, feel free to contact us via e-mail; sales@emeraldguitars.com
Emerald Guitars warrants solely to the original retail purchaser of this Emerald musical instrument that the instrument purchased shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from the date of purchase, or until the ownership of the instrument is transferred to another.
This Limited Warranty does not cover: Normal wear and tear (i.e., worn machine heads, worn plating, string replacement, scratches or damages to or discoloration of the instrument finish for any reason). The subjective issue of tonal characteristics. Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation. Any instrument upon which unauthorised repair or service has been performed.
Any factory-installed electronics after a period of one year following the original date of purchase.

Emerald does not warranty the playability of an instrument whose `action’ is lower than the factory standard or whose string gauge is different than the factory standard.
Limitation on Obligations The obligations of Emerald hereunder are limited to repair or replacement of parts of the instrument found to be defective under this Warranty. In no event shall Emerald be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to time, wages or lost profits, of any nature or kind or for damages to or loss of property.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF R & J HAY LIMITED WITH REGARD TO EMERALD INSTRUMENTS, AND IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE.
No Other Warranties The Warranty set forth herein constitutes the entire warranty and representation of Emerald with regard to its instruments. This Warranty shall be controlling over any conflicting terms and conditions of any purchase orders, contracts or invoices that may be executed in connection with the purchase of the Emerald musical instrument. No representation or warranty made by any Emerald salesperson, representative or employee shall be binding upon Emerald other than as set forth herein.

Claim Procedures Claims for warranty performance and service shall be made by sending the instrument, shipping and insurance prepaid by the purchaser, to the Emerald factory accompanied by:
Evidence confirming the original purchase by purchaser (such as a copy of the sales invoice, receipt or the like). A brief description of the nature of the asserted defect. The name, address and phone number of the original purchaser to whom the instrument is to be returned Emerald Guitars shall review the description of the asserted defect, examine the instrument, and make service, repairs and replacements as appropriate under this Warranty. Upon completion of the service, the instrument shall be returned by Emerald to the original purchaser, return shipping will be covered by Emerald. In the event it is determined that the asserted defect is not covered by or is excluded from this Warranty, the instrument shall be returned without repairs or can be repaired for an agreed fee. Shipping to be paid by the purchaser.
Warning Although Emerald Guitars are incredibly strong and stable, neglect and improper use can cause considerable damage. It is advised that the same care be given to this instrument as any other fine guitar.
So that’s the official warranty but if you have any problems please contact us and we will do everything in our power to rectify your situation by the best means possible.

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Documents / Resources

EMERALD GUITARS X30 12 Strings Endless Sound [pdf] Owner's Manual
X30 12 Strings Endless Sound, X30, 12 Strings Endless Sound, Strings Endless Sound, Endless Sound

References

User Manual

EMERALD GUITARS X30 12 Strings Endless Sound Owner’s Manual

X30 12 Strings Endless Sound

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

Guitar Anatomy:

String Changes:

Setup Guide: