Description
Mérida EMPRESS Orchestra Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid cedar top, solid rosewood back and sides, a flamed okoume neck, and a high gloss finish.
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I started as a studio musician in Los Angeles, and now I run Terry Carter Music Store and a music education platform that has taught thousands of students how to play.
The Mérida EMPRESS is a premium Orchestra with a solid cedar top and solid rosewood back and sides — warm, refined, and responsive, with a high-gloss finish and elegant appointments.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Mérida EMPRESS ($1,279 value) Factory new.
🎒 Mérida GB-25 Gig Bag Included with this guitar, to protect it in transit and on the go.
🎓 12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership ($240 value) Full access to every course at rocklikethepros.com, beginner through advanced. Video lessons, tabs, and backing tracks designed to take you wherever you want to go on guitar. Plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Ask questions in real time, get personalized feedback, and learn alongside other guitarists in the community.
🚚 Free Insured Continental US Shipping ($75 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.
Specifications
| SKU | EMPRESS |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Orchestra Guitar |
| Top | Solid Cedar |
| Back and Sides | Solid Rosewood |
| Finish | High Gloss |
| Scale Length | 25.59" |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Neck | Flamed Okoume |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Nut and Saddle | Camel Bone |
| Electronics | Mérida MR5 Pickup |
| Tuners | Chrome-Plated Die-Cast with Design Knobs |
| Strings | D'Addario XT 012-053 |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Gig bag included | Mérida GB-25 |
Common questions
What tuning does the Mérida EMPRESS use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the EMPRESS a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid cedar, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are solid rosewood, and the neck is flamed okoume.
Can I plug the EMPRESS into an amp or PA?
Yes. It has a Mérida MR5 pickup system, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the EMPRESS come with a case?
It comes with a Mérida GB-25 gig bag. It does not include a hard case.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your free 12-month Rock Like The Pros membership. The membership covers every course from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons.
Is shipping really free?
Yes. Shipping is free and insured anywhere in the continental US. You'll get tracking as soon as it ships.
What if I'm not happy with the guitar?
30-day return policy. We want you to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.
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