Fender California Monterey Electroacoustic with Gig Bag or Case Pack, Build Your Own Bundle

Full Description

California series style with Natural finish

The Fender California Standard Monterey E gives the best of traditional acoustics with its natural sapele finish, part of the bold California Series aesthetic. This much loved finish, combined with the distinctive Monterey orchestra body shape, delivers a guitar that feels as good as it looks. The design draws from Fender’s legacy of blending classic vibes with modern performance, giving you an instrument that instantly grabs attention on stage, in the studio or at home. The gloss polyurethane finish not only adds visual appeal but also provides long-lasting protection, ensuring the guitar stays looking sharp at every session.

Orchestra body for balanced tone and comfort

Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, the orchestra body shape of the Monterey E offers a perfect balance between size, projection and tonal character. Its mid-size profile sits comfortably during long sessions, making it easy to focus on your playing. The body shape delivers a detailed and balanced tone that responds well to both strumming and fingerpicking, with clear highs, present mids and controlled lows. This makes it an ideal choice if you need an acoustic that can handle a wide range of playing styles and musical genres.

Sapele laminate construction for reliable tone

At the heart of the Monterey E’s sound is its resilient all-laminate construction, making use of a full sapele construction, bringing bright, articulate tones with dynamic response that culminate in a smooth and excellent sounding playing experience. The laminated nature of the sapele construction ensures durability and consistency, making it ideal for travel, live performance and frequent use without worrying about humidity or temperature shifts affecting the instrument's stability or tone.

Onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner

The Fender California Standard Monterey E comes stage-ready thanks to its integrated Fender electronics system. Featuring simple volume and tone controls along with a built-in digital tuner, you can quickly shape your amplified sound and stay perfectly in tune without needing external gear. The onboard system ensures reliable, clear output for gigs, rehearsals or recording sessions, giving you total confidence when you plug in. The addition of a low battery indicator adds even more convenience, letting you focus on your playing without worrying about your battery running out mid-session.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender California Standard Monterey E, Sapele Top, Natural Sapele
• Product Code: 0974253521

Body

• Body: Laminated Sapele
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Monterey™
• Body Top: Laminated Sapele
• Body Binding: Ivory
• Body Back: Laminated Sapele
• Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
• Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
• Body Material: Laminated Sapele
• Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Okoume
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• String Nut: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Modern Viking
• Bridge Pins: Plastic
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light