Fender California Standard Monterey E Spruce Top BPG 3-Color Sunburst

The California Series: An Acoustic with a Distinctly Fender Character

Inspired by the spirit of adventure and the desire to reinvent the acoustic experience, the Fender California series stands out with a visual identity and playability that are very "electric-friendly." The California Standard Monterey E embodies this philosophy with durable lutherie, a recognizable design, and ergonomic choices that facilitate a natural transition from electric guitar to acoustic.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its intermediate size and balanced response, the Monterey E is suitable both for beginners seeking a comfortable guitar and intermediate players who want a reliable plugged/unplugged instrument. Its orchestra/auditorium format highlights folk, pop, acoustic rock, vocal accompaniment, and fingerpicking parts, while remaining comfortable for dynamic rhythm playing.

Sound Characteristics

The laminated spruce top provides a clear attack and good definition, ideal for bringing out chord nuances and arpeggios. The laminated sapele back and sides contribute a warm tonal color, with present mids and coherent projection, particularly useful for pick playing. The laminated construction favors a consistent and stable response over time, while the orchestra/auditorium body shape maintains a natural balance between bass, mids, and treble. Once plugged in, the Fender electronics allow quick adjustment of volume and tone, and the built-in tuner secures on-the-fly tuning changes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes equipped with Phosphor Bronze .011-.052 strings: to maintain the same feel and tension, prioritize this gauge when replacing strings. A spare set in the same gauge is a safe choice to keep consistent left-hand sensations and similar strumming response.

Technical specifications

Body Shape	Monterey	Fingerboard Inlays	pearloid dots
Body Style	Orchestra / Auditorium	Side Markers	white
Body Material	laminated sapele	Number of Frets	20
Top	laminated spruce	Fret Size	vintage
Back	laminated sapele	Truss Rod	Dual Action
Sides	laminated sapele	Nut Material	Micarta
Binding	black	Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Rosette	double ring inlay	Bridge	Modern Viking
Body Finish	glossy polyurethane	Bridge Pins	plastic
Finish	glossy	Pickguard	1-ply black
Headstock	Mustang	Hardware Finish	chrome
Neck Material	okoumé	Tuners	sealed oil-bath
Neck Finish	glossy urethane	Strings	Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052)
Neck Profile	"C"	Electronics	Fender integrated with tuner
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	volume, tone, built-in electronic tuner with on/off switch, low battery indicator light
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Construction	fully laminated wood
Fingerboard Material	walnut