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Merida E1CS Imperial Series Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Overview

An elegant acoustic-electric guitar equipped for amplified performance and precise tuning.

The Merida E1CS Imperial Series Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar is designed to captivate audiences with its unique aesthetics and resonant tone. Its tapered Grand Concert body shape features a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides adorned with striking wood inlays that glow under stage lighting, eliciting gasps when you take the stage.

Luminescent Accents

The E1CS's ABS bindings and fingerboard inlays are treated with a special luminescent material that absorbs light and glows in the dark, casting an enchanting aura around your guitar. The inlays trace elegant stripes along the sides of the fingerboard and rosette, catching eyes from anywhere in the venue. These showstopping accents transform an already alluring instrument into a visual spectacle that leaves a lasting impression.

Acoustic-Electric Powerhouse

Beneath its stunning exterior lies a high-performance acoustic-electric system ready to project your sound. The E1CS features a Fishman ISY201 pickup and preamp that accurately capture the nuances of its resonant tonewoods. Shape your amplified sound with the preamp's rotary controls and onboard tuner. When unplugged, the E1CS delivers a balanced acoustic voice with shimmering highs, warm mids and tight bass. Its cutaway body provides comfortable access to higher frets, expanding your tonal palette.

Premium Appointments

The E1CS is crafted with premium components that complement its striking aesthetics. Its mahogany neck has an easy-playing profile and Pau Ferro fingerboard. Open-gear tuners keep your strings precisely tuned through dynamic performances. A high-quality gig bag is included, providing durable protection for your prized instrument. With its innovative looks, full acoustic-electric sound and premium build, the Merida E1CS Imperial Series Grand Concert is a visionary guitar designed to make you shine in the spotlight.

Features

  • Torrefied solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides
  • Slim C mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Fishman ISY-201 pickup system
  • Chrome Merida tuners, rosewood bridge
  • D'Addario EXP16 strings, Merida GB-15 gig bag included

Order the Merida Imperial Series Grand Concert acoustic-electric today for rich natural tone.

Specs

E1CS Imperial Series Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Shape: Grand Concert Cutaway
  • Top wood: Torrefied solid spruce
  • Back & sides: Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Forward-shifted X
  • Finish: High gloss
Neck
  • Shape: Slim C
  • Nut width: 1.69"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.6"
  • Nut material: Genuine bone
Electronics
  • Pickup system: Fishman ISY-201
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Merida designed
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle: Genuine bone
Other
  • Strings: Premium D'Addario EXP16
  • Gig bag: Merida GB-15, Black
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of Strings: 6
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