Description
Mérida A18GAC3-EQ Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, a mahogany 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 A18GAC3-EQ is a Classic Series Grand Auditorium with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides — a versatile, well-balanced voice with a clean high-gloss finish.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Mérida A18GAC3-EQ ($849 value) Factory new.
🎒 Mérida GB-15 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 | A18GAC3-EQ |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Grand Auditorium |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Rosewood |
| Finish | High Gloss |
| Scale Length | 25.59" |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Slim C |
| Fingerboard and bridge | Omega (Laminate) |
| Nut and Saddle | Genuine Bone |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted X |
| Electronics | Fishman ISY-201 Pickup |
| Tuners | Chrome Mérida Designed |
| Strings | Premium D'Addario EXP16 |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Gig bag included | Mérida GB-15 |
Common questions
What tuning does the Mérida A18GAC3-EQ use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the A18GAC3-EQ a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid spruce, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are rosewood, and the neck is mahogany.
Can I plug the A18GAC3-EQ into an amp or PA?
Yes. It has a Fishman ISY-201 pickup system, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the A18GAC3-EQ come with a case?
It comes with a Mérida GB-15 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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