Capture the exceptional voice of Hawaiian koa in a travel-ready acoustic-electric.
The Merida DG16KOAGS Diana Series acoustic-electric guitar offers musicians a rich, resonant tone in a remarkably compact package. Its all-koa body generates a warm, balanced sound with shimmering highs and tight lows. The solid koa top provides impressive projection and sustain, while the sides and back enhance warmth and clarity. With a shorter scale length and smaller body, the DG16KOAGS is lightweight and comfortable to play for hours.
All-Koa Body Resonates with Distinctive Voice
The DG16KOAGS's all-koa construction gives it a lush, vibrant tone that sets it apart. Koa is a prized tropical hardwood known for producing full, resonant sound with complex overtones. Its solid koa top allows the guitar to resonate freely, translating your lightest touch into lush, ringing notes. The koa back and sides add warmth, richness and tonal depth. Together, these premium woods create a sound that is both distinctive and well-balanced across the tonal spectrum.
Fishman Pickup System Expands Your Sound
The DG16KOAGS comes equipped with a Fishman Isys Plus pickup system, allowing you to amplify your acoustic tone or blend in effects. The Isys Plus includes an under-saddle piezo pickup for translating the guitar's natural acoustic sound, as well as a preamp with tone and volume controls for shaping your amplified tone. You'll have your choice of outputs for plugging directly into an amp, PA or recording interface. The built-in tuner ensures you're always in tune when performing or recording.
Ideal Size for Comfort and Portability
The DG16KOAGS's smaller G-Mini size makes it comfortable to play for extended periods while also highly portable. Its shorter 23.5" scale length requires less finger stretching, ideal for smaller hands. The compact body fits snugly against your torso, providing an intimate playing experience. And at just over 2lb., the DG16KOAGS is lightweight enough to transport anywhere without fatigue. Whether at home, on stage or on the road, this miniature acoustic-electric is made for music wherever you go.
Specifications
- Shape: G Mini
- Top wood: Solid koa
- Back & sides: Koa
- Bracing pattern: Forward-shifted X
- Finish: Natural high gloss
- Shape: Slim C
- Nut width: 1.69"
- Fingerboard: Omega laminate
- Wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 23.5"
- Nut material: Genuine bone
- Pickup system: Fishman ISY-201
- Tuning machines: Chrome Merida design
- Bridge: Omega laminate
- Saddle: Genuine bone
- Strings: Premium D'Addario EXP16
- Gig bag: Merida GB-15, Black
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of Strings: 6
Features
- Solid koa top, koa back and sides
- Slim C mahogany neck with Omega laminate fingerboard
- Fishman ISY-201 pickup system
- Chrome Merida tuners, Omega laminate bridge
- D'Addario EXP16 strings, Merida GB-15 gig bag included