Designed with player-friendly features for unmatched ergonomic comfort, California Standard acoustics minimize limitations to unleash an ocean of inspiration, allowing creators to focus on what they do best - create.
Crafted from all-laminated sapele, the comfortable mid-sized concert body of the Monterey Standard has a deep, rich wood grain and produces a satisfyingly warm and balanced tone well-suited for a variety of playing styles. The easy-to-play nato neck is designed with a slim ""C""-shaped profile with rounded fingerboard edges for optimal comfort, a short 24.75"" scale length for low string tension, and a 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's 1970s-era electric guitar DNA. The Monterey Standard also has a narrow string spacing at the bridge, ideal for players with small hands or those seeking reduced picking-hand fatigue. Other notable details include a silky satin urethane finish, vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. Rounding out the feature list is a Fender® preamp system that allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device, and includes a built-in tuner for convenient on-the-fly adjustment.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.
Body Shape | Concert |
Body Material | Laminated Maple (Top), Laminated Maple (Back & Sides) |
Body Finish | Satin |
Neck Profile | ""C"" Shape |
Fretboard Material | Walnut |
Fretboard Radius | 12"" (305 mm) |
Scale Length | 24.75"" (629 mm) |
No. of Frets | 20 |
Fretboard Inlays | White Dot Inlays |
Electronics | Fender® FE-A2 Preamp |
Bridge | Walnut |
Strings | Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403 |
Tuning Machines | Vintage-style |
Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Case | Gig Bag |