Can there Really be ONE GUITAR that does it ALL?!

My vast quest to explore the world of guitars has taken me across the globe... but rarely have I encountered a guitar that could conjure such a multitude of varied tones as the new Virtuo model from @emeraldguitars. Join me as I explore this monster-of-a-guitar, and take it through it's paces... if for no other reason than to meet the vampire that lives in my attic! ...what!? ...just watch the video!

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• @Fishman_Music LOUDBOX Mini Charge Acoustic Amp

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[Ogscottyp]

You are the reason I stay so romanced by the guitar after playing for 35 years. Players like you still pop up on my radar from time to time, proving that chills can still run up my spine. That's what the love for this instrument is all about.

[Stratotao]

Any guitar in your hands will sound amzing. What we need is more practicing and more inspirations from you. Thank you Justin!

[kevc]

I come from Donegal in Ireland where these guitars are made and I am extremely proud of their meteoric rise. I had the extreme pleasure of playing & gigging with 1 of the earliest guitars Alistair @ Emerald ever produced. It was an Emerald green dread style guitar (Was not a fan of the colour). It was used by Mickey Joe Harte while representing Ireland in the Eurovision song contest in 2003. In the same year, they made their debut at NAAM in Annaheim, California. I never had the privilage of meeting Alistair although we have chatted online a couple of times. The guitar was loaned to me by Mickey Joe's keyboard player, Finian. He said he wanted feedback on it from as many players as possible. So I passed it around a lot of my friends. So, in a way, I played a teeny weeny bit part in the evolution of the Emerald story. They very much have their own sound and will not be to every ones taste. But they most definitely have firmly established their place in the wider catalogue of high end guitars. If I could afford it I would have a few. When I win the lottery, when I win the lottery!!!😂

[hevnleee]

I could just watch you play all day. You are truly an inspiration to this beginner guitar player.

[sgt.grinch]

That guitar is sheer perfection. That maybe the ultimate axe. Love everything about it. I rewatched this again a month later. Nothing has changed, I still think this is the Ultimate guitar.
I watched this episode again months later and it is better than before.

[riplead]

I starting watching to hear about this guitar, and stayed for the playing. So tasteful and flawlessly executed.

[elquetzal]

I am always unsure of what I am more impressed with Justin, his amazing guitar playing or his ability to not burn in daylight.

[geraldhenrickson]

What a beautiful guitar. Form AND function. I have not seen anything like this puppy. Thanks Justin and to Emerald.

[jonnyroxx]

I love how Justin's "screaming lead tone" remains as subtle and nuanced as his quietest clean tone. The mark of a truly great player.

[WJHemenway]

Mine is almost done being built … cannot wait to get it

[davidsonmick]

Fantastic review of a really stunning instrument Justin. And, as always, exceptional guitar playing. Thank you and please come and play in Australia!

[mrfarmer]

Emerald chose the right artist to show off their beautiful guitar 🎸

[kathrynwright]

As an oboe player, i was a little disappointed that you didn’t give an example of the MIDI ‘oboe’ sound, especially after mentioning this on your ‘wish list’ of features! Nevertheless, I did enjoy this video and your demonstration. This is obviously a very versatile guitar.

[robinemery]

Opening was too cute❤️let's hear it❣️

[wearytraveler]

One guitar to rule them all.
With all the tones inside them!
One guitar to rule them all,
and in the music, bind them!

[davidsnyder]

This was a super demonstration of an instrument so versatile it eludes description. I have gone to concerts and listened to albums that weren't half as interesting as this. Thank you, Justin Johnson.

[TMoody]

That acoustic tone is some of the best my ears have ever heard.

[DanielRodriguez-ehqd]

This has to be the greatest “acoustic” guitar I’ve ever seen. So many options and everything is so well done. Finally a proper neck joint and saddles in an acoustic, both of my main problems with them. Plus the playing here is top notch, beautiful and clean.

[rayobannon]

Not sure we're supposed to let folks know about the attic vampires, but GREAT VIDEO! :)

[makimachawngthu]

The placement of the sound hold ensures that if you accidentally drop a pick inside, it gets way easier to get it out compared to guitars with the sound hole at the center of the body where it becomes a kind of video game in moderate mode