--- product_id: 381448748 title: "Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split" brand: "donner" price: "R10302" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/381448748-donner-dst-200-full-size-beginner-electric-guitar-kit-hss store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Full-size 39-inch solid poplar body Coil split via push-pull tone knob HSS pickups with 7 versatile tone modes Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split **Brand:** donner **Price:** R10302 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Unlock your sonic signature with style and versatility! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split by donner - **How much does it cost?** R10302 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/381448748-donner-dst-200-full-size-beginner-electric-guitar-kit-hss) ## Best For - donner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted donner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready-to-Rock Kit:** Includes waterproof gig bag, premium 10ft oxygen-free copper cable, and strap—everything you need to start jamming immediately. - • **Modern Classic Design:** Striking poplar body with fresh, eye-catching color schemes that stand out on any stage or studio. - • **Pro-Level Playability:** Smooth C-shaped maple neck with satin finish and medium jumbo frets ensures effortless, precise fretting for beginners and pros alike. - • **Genre-Defying Sound Palette:** HSS Korean pickups plus 5-way switch deliver 7 distinct tones, from warm humbucker growl to crisp single-coil clarity—perfect for every style. - • **Stable Vintage Tuning & Tremolo:** Classic 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge with locking capability and vintage-style tuners keep you in tune through every bend and dive. ## Overview The Donner DST-200 is a full-size, beginner-friendly electric guitar kit featuring a resonant poplar body, versatile HSS pickups with coil-splitting for 7 tone modes, and a smooth C-shaped maple neck. It combines vintage-inspired tuning stability and tremolo with modern playability, bundled with essential accessories like a gig bag and premium cable, making it the perfect gateway for aspiring guitarists to explore diverse genres with professional flair. ## Description PUSH-PULL tone knob yields a convincing single-coil effect, give you classic guitar with unbelievable clarity, unlocking single-coil tones without any volume loss. Let this ideal guitar that combines vintage classics with modern innovations be the perfect tool to inspire and make you stand out. ## Features - 【Innovative Color Design Electric Guitar】DONNER Designer Series - DST-200 ST electric guitar fusing a resonant poplar body with exciting new coloring scheme, is a refined take on a modern classic. Provides an impressive treat for your eyes to hands. - 【H-S-S Pickups with Coil Split System】The special Donner HSS Pickups made in Korea have more power output and more distortion. 5-way switching to create 7 MODES-TONES for genre-defying sonic variety. The PUSH-PULL tone knob on the second tone control for coil split yields a convincing single-coil effect, and gives you classic guitar with clear and articulate sound, unlocking single-coil tones without any volume loss. - 【Vintage Style Tuning Machine & Tremolo Bridge】The vintage-style tuning machines and sleek black headstock offer enhanced tuning stability. A classic 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge with locking capability blends timeless design with modern playability—ideal for today’s guitarists. - 【C-Shaped Neck Profile for Smooth Playability】The classic C-shaped neck with built-in stiffener and a satin-finished Canadian maple build offers a smooth, durable feel. 22 fret markers along the 9.5" radius maple fingerboard, D-stamped neck plate, and medium jumbo frets provide comfortable and accurate playability. - 【Essential Accessories Included】Featuring classic ST style, modern features, and stylish finishes, the Donner DST-200 comes with a waterproof nylon Oxford gig bag and a 10ft AWG24 cable with oxygen-depleted copper core. A great choice for guitar lovers and beginners alike. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B093BJ8T67 | | Back Material Type | Poplar | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,457 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #36 in Solid Body Electric Guitars #62 in Electric Guitar Beginner Kits | | Body Material Type | Poplar | | Brand Name | Donner | | Color | Black | | Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (238) 4.4 out of 5 stars | | Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart | | Guitar Bridge System | Guitar Single Swing Bridge (All Silver) | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-S-S | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | guitar bag, cable, strap | | Instrument | guitar | | Instrument Size | 39 inches | | Item Type Name | Solid-Body Electric Guitar | | Manufacturer | Donner | | Manufacturer Part Number | EC1380 | | Material Type | Poplar Wood Maple Wood | | Model Name | EC1380 | | Model Number | EC1380 | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Number Of Strings | 6 | | Scale Length | 39 | | Sound Profile | Versatile | | String Material Type | Nickel plated | | Top Material Type | Maple Wood | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Poplar - **Body Material:** Poplar - **Brand:** Donner - **Color:** Black - **Fretboard Material Type:** Purpleheart - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-S-S - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **String Material Type:** Nickel plated - **Top Material Type:** Maple Wood ## Images ![Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717EJ4m9DdL.jpg) ![Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TSAb+dobL.jpg) ![Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ftkPJ0zhL.jpg) ![Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XSsYiuCCL.jpg) ![Donner DST-200 Full-size Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with HSS Coil Split - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WO-JcUcsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Guitar. Compariae to Squier Affinity. READ ME for mods. O *by on Reviewed in the United States March 25, 2022* I’ve owned and consistently played the DST200 for 7 months now and comparing it to my 5 Squier Affinitys and 2 Bullets (Teles and Starts) purchased over the past 6/7 years from Amazon because these guitars are in the same price and quality categories and I’ve had adequate time to make a fair opinion. Over all it’s a great guitar and surpasses a Squire Bullet but falls short of the Affinity line which was my unreasonable expectation considering the $70 difference. It probably falls the middle of a Bullet and Affinity but I would chose the DST200 over a Bullet or Sonic due to the over all feel, primarily the body wood which I think contributes to the overall tone, an idea debated in some circles (the tone wood conspiracy lol). I’ll try not to repeat what’s all ready been said so my points are it really is a good feeling guitar to play, kind of thin but setups and inotates very well contributing the overall tuning. The black finish is professional and top notch! The electronics sound great and the additional splitting humbucker is useful. Some players don’t prefer the ceramic pickups but they sounded good to my ears lending to all the classic Fender tones in all 5 switch positions with the added push/pull switch for the bridge humbucker (a nice competitive idea from Donner). The plastic nut was cut perfectly and the original Donner tremolo is good and compatible to a stock Squier vintage type. The frets are smaller in diameter compared to the larger fender/squier which could make or break a player’s opinion but I’ve accepted it (still like jumbos for the feel and longevity). Now swapping out parts could be a problem, I’m always modding and found that some of my numerous loaded pickguards didn’t fit resulting in drilling extra holes for the 11 screws, the horn portion didn’t exactly line up and the tremolo template was slightly off and required some shaving. I swapped out the stock tremolo for a fender gold vintage and it was a perfect fit. The body is the same size of an Affinity meaning it’s smaller than the standard Fender Strat. When I replaced the stock tuning machines with gold vintage F-hole Fenders I found the holes had been reverted back to a smaller diameter with plugs then redrilled for smaller holes as if Donner was using larger tuners at one time. These “plugs” popped out when I tried to replace the original retainer rings so I had to tap them back in and repair the cracks and splits with wood filler, sanding and a repaint which brings me to an inconsistentancy, in the stock pictures the headstock is shown painted black but mine was a natural finish. I just painted mine with black lacquer and buffed to a professional shine. I also swapped out the pups and pots for some better alnico brand and rewired the split humbucker switch to go series/parallel (personal preference) and I stayed with original Donner pickguard as others didn’t exactly fit. I also kept the cheap import 5 way switch but will swap it eventually as the cheapies get scratchy over time and using. I replaced the stock boat input plate and jack with Fender and found a slight difference in size but nothing significant I’ve also replaced the plastic nut with a high quality precut bone, this is new territory to me as further adjustments are needed like recutting slots due to string buzz and intonation problems but it was a perfect fit in the slot (found an exact replacement on Amazon with the same measurements. This is important!!) I also sanded down the clear satin finish on the back of the neck with some expensive nitrocellulose amber colored lacquer, personal preference. I don’t usually review products but I’m passionate about guitars in general and hope these details are beneficial to anyone. Play, mod and learn! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Designer Series' details give Donner ability to compete with 'Big F' brand's Budget Squier styles *by on Reviewed in the United States September 15, 2023* The famously boasted brand on the YouTube channels have us aware of their presence. By chance we see this model including attractive color scheme, vintage-correct appointments like bent-steel saddles, split shaft K-style tuners , push-pull splitting bridge humbucker , knock-out price. Full thickness body. included strap, decent cable with soldered end jacks, wrenches to adjust saddle height and truss rod (essential to tweak the action just right from the shipped 'happy medium' setup. neck carve is substantially comfortable familiar in feel. pickup tone is satisfyingly rich and throaty humbucker with gain, single coils sing their familiar smooth quacks and clucks & Srv bluesy snarls. I won't be 'upgrading' (or 'sideways-grading' -as it tends to be with pick ups), these perform well. And a gig bag included! Q C is respectable all around. I was hesitantly skeptical , yet am pleasantly surprised at the instrument delivered. Stretch the strings, apply Dunlop 65string cleaner & conditioner lowered the strings a pinch and tightened the truss rod less than a quarter turn, backed out the trem springs in the back to free up the Whammy play and it's inspiring with sound and feel. Classy and modern functioning strat-a-like that is not uncanny valley in the design department,familiar and functional and most of all FUN! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginners *by on Reviewed in the United States September 30, 2025* I really love this guitar, I use it dang near every day, very versatile on the setting and the slick fretboard makes playing simple and fun. ## Frequently Bought Together - Donner 39 Inch Electric Guitar, Designer Series DST-200 Stylish Solid Body Electric Guitar for Beginner Intermediate & Pro Players, Single Coil Split System, Bonus Bag, Cable, Strap Void Black - Donner Mini Guitar Amp Small Electric Amplifier 5W Portable, Practice Guitar Combo Amp DA-10 - New bee 6ft Instrument Cable Bass AMP Cord for Electric ,Bass Guitar, Electric Mandolin, Pro Audio (Right Angle to Straight, Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/381448748-donner-dst-200-full-size-beginner-electric-guitar-kit-hss](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/381448748-donner-dst-200-full-size-beginner-electric-guitar-kit-hss) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*