The KG-5 is built for one specific job: putting a serious microtonal classical guitar on stage, plugged in, with the EQ control to dial it into any house PA. Solid spruce, rosewood, factory-installed piezo pickup with active 4-band EQ — no aftermarket modifications, no signal compromise.
Adding a pickup to an acoustic guitar after the fact almost always degrades the acoustic tone — the soundboard gets a new hole, the bracing absorbs vibration from cables, and most aftermarket piezo systems hum without an active preamp. The KG-5 is built around its electronics from the start: the saddle slot, bracing pattern, and battery compartment are designed for the system, and the active preamp is shielded inside the body. You get clean amplified signal AND the same acoustic projection as our non-electric models.
| Top | Solid spruce |
|---|---|
| Back & sides | Rosewood |
| Neck | Multi-laminate exotic wood |
| Pickup | Under-saddle piezo with active preamp |
| EQ | 4-band (bass / mid / treble / presence) + master volume |
| Battery | 9V (included, with low-battery indicator) |
| Fretting | Fixed microtonal (24-tone equal temperament) |
| Scale length | 650 mm |
| Includes | Hardshell case, 1/4-inch instrument cable, 9V battery, nylon strings |
| Country of origin | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Model | Price | Build | Pickup/EQ | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG-2 | $599 | Laminated top | — | Learning |
| KG | $799 | Solid top | — | Acoustic performance |
| KG-5 | $1,499 | Solid top + pickup | ✓ 4-band EQ | Live + recording |
| CK-5 | $2,999 | Solid top + adjustable frets | — | Multi-system performance |
No — the active preamp is built into the body, powered by the included 9V battery. Plug directly into any PA, mixer, or amplifier with a standard 1/4-inch cable.
A standard alkaline 9V lasts 80–120 hours of plugged-in play. Battery is only drawn when a cable is plugged in — unplug between sessions to extend life.
Yes — many studio engineers do exactly this. Mic the soundhole, take a DI from the pickup, and mix the two signals.
None — both use the same fixed 24-tone equal temperament fretting. The KG-5 difference is purely the addition of the EQ pickup system.
Yes, worldwide. Choose your carrier at checkout. International voltage is not a concern — the guitar uses a 9V battery, no AC adapter.
When Will I receive my order?
The delivery time by free shipping is 3-5 weeks to worldwide.
The delivery time by DHL shipping is 2-4 days to worldwide.
Does Sala Muzik Ship Internationally?
We currently ship anywhere in the World.