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Although not applicable to the OP's Emerald, let me say that I've noticed "string-ping/sitar-zing" on several brands of guitars and it's usually on the 3rd and 4th strings of guitars with compensated saddles If you notice the way the bride is shaped, the "compensation" edge for these strings is at the front of the saddle and there is usually a fairly gentle downslope of the top of the saddle as it slopes toward the bridge pins. This creates less downward pressure on the front compensated area of the saddle and can result in "string-ping/sitar-zing" but not always as there likely are mitigating factors that can reduce or eliminate this sonic annoyance. Examples of sonic variances of new guitars that I own or have owned:

2015 Taylor 618e - string-ping/sitar-zing on 3rd and 4th strings

2016 Taylor 614ce - rock-solid tone with no sonic annoyances

2016 Martin GPC-18E - string-ping/sitar-zing on 3rd and 4th strings

2019 Emerald X-20 - string-ping/sitar-zing on 4th string