Drawing from a storied legacy of reimagining the acoustic experience for daring and adventurous players, California Series acoustics stand out as authentically different, undeniably timeless, and quintessentially Fender.
The orchestra shape is cherished for its comfortable mid-size body and detailed, balanced tone, making it an ideal choice for soloists and students alike. The California Standard Monterey E features resilient laminate construction with a spruce top and sapele back and sides for impressive and satisfying tonal character, while a 25 ½” scale neck with a slim “C”-shaped profile provides an inviting and effortless playing feel. The onboard Fender electronics provide high-quality output for live amplification, recording and effects, as well as a convenient onboard digital tuner. Other noteworthy details include an oiled walnut fingerboard and bridge, sealed gear tuning machines for smooth and accurate tuning action, and a sleek long-lasting gloss finish.
Wood grain may vary from product photos shown. Case not included.
Features
- Orchestra body shape
- All-laminate construction
- Spruce or sapele top, sapele back and sides
- Onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner
- Gloss finish
ICONIC HEADSTOCK
An instantly recognizable Fender design feature, the 6-in-line headstock creates a straight string pull from the nut for optimal tuning machine performance, places all tuners in a linear location for easy access, and the tilt-back design produces a consistent break angle on all strings for even response and string feel.
LAMINATE CONSTRUCTION
The top, back and sides of this model are crafted with choice laminated tonewoods to provide impressive resonance with added resilience and durability compared to solid woods.
FENDER ELECTRONICS
With a convenient onboard tuner and controls for volume and tone, this onboard electronic system brings electric versatility for players who enjoy recording, playing live, or exploring effects.
Specifications
GENERAL
- Color: Surf Green
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Product Name: California Standard Monterey™ E, Spruce Top, Ivory Pickguard, Surf Green
BODY
- Body Top: Laminated Spruce
- Body Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Monterey
- Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
- Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
NECK
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Headstock: Mustang
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Material: Okoume
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Material: Micarta
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
HARDWARE/ELECTRONICS
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Bridge Pins: Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
ACCESSORIES
- Case/Gig Bag: None
- Included Accessories: None