Fender California Standard Monterey Spruce Top IPG Black
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A California Acoustic with a Distinctly Fender Look and DNA
The California series embodies the Fender spirit: offering acoustic instruments with a distinctive character, designed for musicians who want to break new ground while maintaining a strong visual identity. The California Standard Monterey follows this philosophy with an orchestra/auditorium body and design choices focused on reliability, simplicity, and immediate playability.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
With its comfortable body and balanced sound, this Monterey is well suited for beginners as well as intermediate players seeking an easy-to-play and reassuring acoustic guitar for everyday use. It is particularly suited for acoustic pop/rock, folk, and vocal-guitar accompaniment, while remaining relevant for working on arpeggio playing and more detailed parts thanks to its orchestra body shape.
Sound
The laminated spruce top delivers a clear attack and good definition, while the laminated sapele back and sides promote a present midrange and a balanced response. The orchestra / auditorium format aims for a natural compromise between projection and precision: less bulky than a dreadnought, but often more balanced and articulate, which helps distinguish notes in picking and open chords. The laminated construction prioritizes consistency and durability, with a satisfying and stable sound over time.
Technical specifications
| Body | laminated sapele | Fretboard material | walnut |
| Body finish | glossy polyurethane | Fretboard inlays | pearloid dots |
| Body shape | Monterey | Side markers | white |
| Top | laminated spruce | Number of frets | 20 |
| Body binding | ivory | Nut | Micarta |
| Back | laminated sapele | Nut width | 42.86 mm / 1.6875" |
| Sides | laminated sapele | Fret size | vintage |
| Body style | orchestra / auditorium | Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Rosette | double ring inlay | Bridge | Modern Viking |
| Headstock | Mustang | Bridge pins | plastic |
| Neck material | okoumé | Pickguard | 1-ply ivory |
| Neck finish | glossy urethane | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck shape | "C" profile | Tuners | sealed oil-bath |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Strings | Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this acoustic guitar suitable for beginners?
Thanks to its orchestra/auditorium body shape and C-profile neck, this model is suitable for both beginners and intermediate guitarists. The nut width is 42.86 mm and the scale length measures 648 mm.
What sound does the Fender California Standard Monterey offer?
The laminated spruce top delivers a clear attack and good definition. The laminated sapele back and sides support prominent mids. The orchestra/auditorium body shape favors an articulate response for arpeggios and open chords.
How comfortable is the neck to play?
The okoumé neck has a C-profile with a walnut fingerboard radius of 305 mm. It features 20 vintage frets and a Micarta nut.
What strings come installed from the factory?
The original setup uses Phosphor Bronze strings with a gauge of .011-.052.
Does the Monterey have a laminated construction?
This guitar has a laminated spruce top as well as laminated sapele back and sides. The laminated construction prioritizes consistency and durability over time.
