The Fender California Standard Monterey E Acoustic Guitar draws from a rich legacy of Fender innovation, offering a fresh take on classic acoustic design for adventurous players. Its mid-size orchestra body provides balanced tone, rich projection, and comfortable playability, making it perfect for solo performers, students, and gigging musicians alike. Laminated sapele construction with a spruce top ensures resilient build quality and satisfying acoustic character, while the natural gloss finish highlights the wood’s beauty.

The Monterey E features a slim “C”-shaped okoume neck with a 25.5" scale length and a smooth 12" radius walnut fingerboard, giving a comfortable feel for fretting chords or expressive lead work. Fender’s onboard electronics with integrated tuner provide reliable amplified performance for live shows or recording. Other features include an oiled walnut bridge, die-cast sealed tuning machines for precise tuning, and a 1-ply ivory pickguard, combining classic style with modern functionality.

Features

• Mid-size orchestra body for balanced tone and comfortable playing
• All-laminate sapele construction with spruce top for durable, resonant sound
• Onboard Fender electronics with integrated tuner for live amplification and recording
• Slim “C”-shaped okoume neck with 12" radius walnut fingerboard for effortless playability
• Oiled walnut bridge and die-cast sealed tuners for stable tuning and smooth string changes
• Gloss polyurethane finish with 1-ply ivory pickguard for classic Fender aesthetics
• Perfect for students, intermediate players, and stage-ready performers

Specs

Category	Acoustic/Electric
Series	California Standard
Orientation	Right-Hand
Color	Natural Sapele
Headstock	Mustang®
Neck Material	Okoume
Neck Finish	Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape	"C" Shape
Fingerboard Material	Walnut
Fingerboard Radius	12" (305 mm)
Frets	20, Vintage
Nut Material	Micarta
Nut Width	1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays	Pearloid Dot
Side Dots	White
Truss Rod	Dual-Action
Scale Length	25.5" (648 mm)
Body Material	Laminated Sapele
Body Shape	Monterey™ Orchestra/Auditorium
Body Finish	Gloss Polyurethane
Body Top	Laminated Sapele
Body Back	Laminated Sapele
Body Sides	Laminated Sapele
Body Binding	Ivory
Bridge	Modern Viking Walnut with Plastic Pins
Pickguard	1-Ply Ivory
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast Sealed
Strings	Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052)
Electronics	Fender Onboard Electronics with Volume, Tone, Integrated Tuner with On/Off Switch and Low Battery Indicator Light
Case/Gigbag	Not Included