Description
Mérida Duke-EQ Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid spruce top, flamed okoume 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 Duke-EQ is a Grand Auditorium cutaway with a solid spruce top and flamed okoume back and sides, in a high gloss finish. Forward-shifted X bracing, a slim C flamed okoume neck, a genuine bone nut and saddle, an Omega laminate fingerboard and bridge, and gold tuners with ebony buttons round it out, and the Fishman ISY-201 pickup system makes it ready for the stage.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Mérida Duke-EQ Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($889 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 | MER-DUKE-EQ-ISY201 |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Grand Auditorium Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel (premium D’Addario EXP16) |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back and sides | Flamed Okoume |
| Neck | Flamed Okoume, Slim C shape |
| Fingerboard | Omega Laminate |
| Bridge | Omega Laminate |
| Finish | High Gloss |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted X |
| Nut and saddle | genuine bone nut and saddle |
| Tuners | Gold with ebony buttons |
| Electronics | Fishman ISY-201 pickup system |
| Nut width | 43 mm (1.69 in) |
| Scale length | 650 mm (25.59 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Gig bag included | Mérida GB-15 (black) |
Common questions
What tuning does the Mérida Duke-EQ use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the Duke-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 flamed okoume, and the neck is flamed okoume.
Can I plug the Duke-EQ into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Fishman ISY-201 pickup system, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the Duke-EQ have a cutaway?
Yes. The Duke-EQ is a Grand Auditorium Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.
Does the Duke-EQ come with a case?
It comes with a Mérida GB-15 (black) gig bag. It does not include a hard case.
What is the difference between this Duke-EQ and the Duke-EQ with the S2 preamp?
The two are the same guitar with different electronics. This one has the Fishman ISY-201 pickup system, and the S2 version has the Just Pro DP-S2 preamp with built-in effects.
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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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
