Description
Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ Diana Series GS-Mini Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid koa top and koa back and sides, a natural high gloss finish and built-in electronics (Fishman ISY-201 pickup system), tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.
Specifications
| SKU | DG16KOAGS-EQ |
|---|---|
| Body shape | GS Mini |
| Strings | 6, steel (premium D’Addario EXP16) |
| Top | Solid Koa |
| Back & Sides | Koa |
| Neck | Mahogany, Slim C shape |
| Fingerboard | Omega Laminate |
| Bridge | Omega Laminate |
| Finish | Natural High Gloss |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted X |
| Nut & Saddle | genuine bone nut and saddle |
| Tuners | Chrome, Mérida design |
| Electronics | Fishman ISY-201 pickup system |
| Gig bag included | Mérida GB-15 (black) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
Measurements
| Nut width | 43 mm (1.69 in) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 596 mm (23.46 in) |
What is included
- Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Mérida GB-15 Gig Bag
- 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons
WARRANTY - Mérida 2-Year Limited Warranty (electronics covered for 1 year)
Common questions
What is the difference between the Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ and the DG20BMBA-EQ?
Both are compact Mérida guitars without a cutaway, with a mahogany slim C neck, an Omega laminate fingerboard, and the Fishman ISY-201 pickup system. The DG16KOAGS-EQ is a GS Mini with a solid koa top, koa back and sides, and a 596 mm scale length. The DG20BMBA-EQ is a G Mini with a solid spruce top, select mahogany back and sides, and a 650 mm scale length.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
Is the Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ solid wood or laminate?
The Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ has a solid koa top and koa back and sides.
Does the Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ have a pickup?
Yes. The Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ has built-in electronics (Fishman ISY-201 pickup system).
How is the Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ tuned?
The Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.
Who is the Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ for?
The Mérida DG16KOAGS-EQ suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid koa top gives a warm and sweet sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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