Worth Keeping in Mind｜ Other Products ｜Fender California Standard Monterey E Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural Sapele

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
Brand:FenderCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:0974253521Tags:Body Shape:Auditorium, Case:Not Included, Category:Acoustic/Electric, Colour:Natural, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Pricefy:Fender, Skill:Intermediate