Comfortable Orchestra Handling with Stage-Ready Acoustic Control
The Fender California Deluxe Series Monterey in Aztec Gold is an orchestra acoustic-electric guitar built for players who want a comfortable body with a focused, articulate voice. Its classic folk-style body feels natural in the hands, making it useful for songwriting, practice, fingerstyle parts and relaxed strumming.
A solid Sitka spruce top works with laminate mahogany back and sides and scalloped X-bracing to produce a full, balanced acoustic sound. The body’s focused character helps chords stay clear while giving picked lines an intimate response that connects well with the player.
The satin mahogany C-shape neck and 305 mm (12") radius playing surface give the guitar a familiar feel under the fingers, while vintage-style frets support clean chord work and smooth position shifts. Sealed gear split-shaft tuning keys help maintain tuning stability, and the Micarta nut and saddle support clear string-to-string transfer. Fishman CD-1 electronics with an onboard tuner make the Monterey ready for amplified playing.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this Monterey acoustic-electric is a strong choice for players who want focused solid spruce response, comfortable orchestra-style handling and onboard Fishman control in a standout Aztec Gold finish.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Monterey |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Poly |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Shape | Slim "C" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Walnut, 12" (305 mm) |
| Frets | 20 2mm |
| Nut, Width | Micarta, 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Machine Heads | Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts |
| Pickguard | 1-Ply Ivory |
| Electronics | |
| Controls | Volume, Bass, Treble, with Tuner and Phase Controls, Fishman CD-1 Preamp |
| Bridge | Modern Viking |
(0974651578)
| Body Shape | Auditorium/Folk/Orchestra |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Electronics | Pickup Included |
| Series | Fender California Series |
| SKU | 0974651578 |
| Barcode # | 197955142944 |
| Brand | Fender |
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