Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar

Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar is an ultra premium grand auditorium cutaway electro acoustic guitar built under the Merida Extrema philosophy of For Skilled Hands By Skilled Hands. Designed for professional guitarists who demand the finest tone and stage performance the A18GAC2 EQ features the world-renowned LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup and preamp, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, premium D’Addario coated strings, bone nut and saddle and stunning high gloss finish with elaborate floral inlay craftsmanship. The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ comes complete with a premium GB-25 case making it the ultimate professional stage and studio guitar available at The Guitar Collective in India.

Why Choose Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar?

The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ is built for serious professional guitarists who refuse to compromise on tone quality and stage performance. The LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup and preamp system is one of the most transparent and natural sounding acoustic pickup systems in the world trusted by professional touring guitarists and recording artists globally. Combined with a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, premium D’Addario coated strings and the exceptional craftsmanship of the Merida Extrema brand the A18GAC2 EQ delivers a concert hall quality acoustic tone both on stage and in the recording studio.

Whether you are searching for the best professional semi acoustic guitar with LR Baggs pickup in India or looking to buy a premium Merida Extrema guitar online in Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Chennai or Hyderabad the A18GAC2 EQ is your perfect choice. It is available at The Guitar Collective with free shipping across India.

What Makes the Merida Extrema Brand Special?

Merida Extrema is one of the most respected premium acoustic guitar brands in the world built under the philosophy of For Skilled Hands By Skilled Hands. Every Merida Extrema guitar is designed for professional musicians who demand the highest standards of tonewood selection, craftsmanship and playability. The A18GAC2 EQ represents Merida Extrema’s commitment to bringing concert hall quality tone and professional stage electronics to the discerning guitarist.

What Makes the LR Baggs EAS-VTC Special?

The LR Baggs EAS-VTC is one of the most revered acoustic guitar pickup and preamp systems in the world. LR Baggs is the premier name in professional acoustic guitar electronics trusted by Grammy-winning artists, professional session musicians and touring performers globally. The EAS-VTC system uses an under-saddle transducer combined with a Volume Treble and Clarity control system that captures the natural acoustic voice of your guitar with exceptional transparency and detail. This is the pickup system that professional guitarists specifically request when building their dream guitars.

What Makes Grand Auditorium Body Special?

The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ features a grand auditorium cutaway body which is the most versatile and popular acoustic guitar body shape for stage performance. The grand auditorium body delivers a balanced full tone with excellent projection that works equally well for strumming, fingerpicking and all styles of playing. The cutaway gives comfortable access to upper frets for advanced lead guitar playing and soloing on stage making the A18GAC2 EQ the complete professional package.

What Makes Solid Spruce Top Special?

The A18GAC2 EQ features a solid spruce top which is the gold standard tonewood for acoustic guitar tops. Solid spruce produces a bright articulate tone with exceptional dynamic range that responds to every nuance of your playing. Unlike laminate tops a solid spruce top opens up and improves dramatically with playing over time making the A18GAC2 EQ a lifelong instrument that rewards you with increasingly beautiful tone as the years pass.

Key Features of Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar

LR Baggs EAS-VTC Pickup and Preamp
World-renowned LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup and preamp system trusted by professional guitarists globally for its natural transparent acoustic tone reproduction. Features Volume Treble and Clarity controls for precise on-body tone shaping on stage and in the studio.

Solid Spruce Top
Premium solid spruce top delivers bright articulate tone with exceptional dynamic range that improves with playing over time for an increasingly rich resonant and musical sound.

Rosewood Back and Sides
Premium rosewood back and sides produce a rich complex tone with excellent bass response and sparkling highs that perfectly complement the solid spruce top for a world-class acoustic voice.

Grand Auditorium Cutaway Body
Grand auditorium cutaway body delivers a balanced full tone with excellent projection for all playing styles while the cutaway provides comfortable access to upper frets for lead guitar playing and soloing on stage.

Elaborate Floral Inlay Craftsmanship
The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ features stunning elaborate floral inlay craftsmanship on the headstock, fingerboard and body that reflects the exceptional artisan skill of the Merida Extrema brand. The intricate inlay work makes each A18GAC2 EQ a unique work of art as well as a professional musical instrument.

High Gloss Finish
Premium high gloss finish gives the A18GAC2 EQ a stunning professional appearance that highlights the natural beauty of the solid spruce top and rosewood back while showcasing the elaborate inlay craftsmanship.

D’Addario Coated Strings
Premium D’Addario coated strings (0.12-0.053) come pre-fitted for the best tone from day one lasting three to four times longer than standard strings.

Bone Nut and Saddle
Premium bone nut and saddle maximises tone transfer from strings to body and improves sustain and tuning stability significantly for better tone and more reliable tuning.

Chrome Tuning Machines
Chrome tuning machines provide smooth accurate tuning stability and a premium professional look that complements the high gloss finish and elaborate inlay craftsmanship beautifully.

Mahogany Neck
Mahogany neck provides a comfortable stable and smooth playing feel for accurate and enjoyable playing at any tempo across all 20 frets.

43mm Nut Width
43mm nut width provides comfortable string spacing for both fingerpicking and plectrum playing styles suitable for players of all hand sizes.

650mm Scale Length
Standard 650mm scale length provides comfortable playability with excellent string tension and tone response across all 20 frets.

GB-25 Case Included
The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ comes complete with a premium GB-25 case for safe storage and professional transport of this exceptional instrument.

Specifications

Model: A18GAC2 EQ
Brand: Merida Extrema
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Back and Sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: HPL
Bridge: HPL
Head Machine: Chrome
Strings: Premium D’Addario Coated (0.12-0.053)
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Width: 43mm
String Scale: 650mm
Pickup and Preamp: LR Baggs EAS-VTC
Finish: High Gloss
Case: GB-25

How to Set Up Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ

Step 1 – Remove guitar carefully from GB-25 case
Step 2 – Check all tuning pegs are secure
Step 3 – Tune all 6 strings to standard pitch
Step 4 – For unplugged play start directly
Step 5 – For amplified play connect guitar cable to LR Baggs EAS-VTC output jack
Step 6 – Connect other end to amplifier or PA system
Step 7 – Adjust Volume Treble and Clarity controls on EAS-VTC preamp
Step 8 – Set amplifier volume to desired level

Who Should Buy Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ?

The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar is perfect for:
– Professional guitarists who perform on stage and in the recording studio
– Serious players who want LR Baggs pickup quality with premium Merida Extrema craftsmanship
– Musicians who want solid spruce and rosewood construction in a grand auditorium body
– Guitar collectors who appreciate the elaborate inlay artisan craftsmanship of Merida Extrema
– Anyone looking for the best professional semi acoustic guitar in India
– Guitarists who want a complete premium package with GB-25 case

A18GAC2 EQ vs A18GAC1 EQ — What is Different?

Both the Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ and A18GAC1 EQ feature the same grand auditorium cutaway body, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup and preamp, bone nut and saddle, D’Addario coated strings and GB-25 case. The A18GAC2 EQ features different and more elaborate inlay artisan craftsmanship on the headstock fingerboard and body making it a unique collector and performer instrument with its own distinctive character and visual identity.

Buy the Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar online at The Guitar Collective and get the best price in India with fast delivery across all major cities including Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad and Pune.

The Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ is available online across India with fast delivery to Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad Pune Kolkata Ahmedabad Jaipur and all other major cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ

Q: What pickup does the Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ use?
A: The A18GAC2 EQ uses the world-renowned LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup and preamp system trusted by professional guitarists globally for its natural transparent acoustic tone reproduction.

Q: What is the difference between A18GAC2 EQ and A18GAC1 EQ?
A: Both share the same grand auditorium cutaway body, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, LR Baggs EAS-VTC pickup, bone nut and saddle, D’Addario coated strings and GB-25 case. The A18GAC2 EQ features different and more elaborate inlay artisan craftsmanship on the headstock fingerboard and body giving it a unique visual identity and collector character.

Q: Is LR Baggs a good pickup brand?
A: Yes LR Baggs is the world’s most trusted professional acoustic guitar pickup brand. The EAS-VTC system delivers the most natural transparent amplified acoustic tone available making it the preferred choice of professional touring artists and recording musicians.

Q: What brand is this guitar?
A: This is a Merida Extrema guitar — one of the most respected premium acoustic guitar brands in the world built under the philosophy of For Skilled Hands By Skilled Hands.

Q: Is the top solid wood?
A: Yes the A18GAC2 EQ features a solid spruce top which produces a richer more resonant tone than laminate tops and improves significantly with playing over time.

Q: What strings does it come with?
A: The A18GAC2 EQ comes pre-fitted with premium D’Addario coated strings (0.12-0.053) which last three to four times longer than standard strings.

Q: What case is included?
A: The A18GAC2 EQ comes with a premium GB-25 case for safe storage and professional transport.

Q: Where can I buy Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ in India?
A: You can buy the Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ online at The Guitar Collective with free shipping across all major cities in India.

Whats in the Box

– Merida Extrema A18GAC2 EQ Semi Acoustic Guitar
– GB-25 Premium Case
– Premium D’Addario Coated Strings (pre-fitted)