Fender California Standard Redondo Spruce Top BPG Natural

The California Series: Fender Acoustic with a Strong Character

With the California series, Fender brings its historic DNA into the acoustic realm: a distinctive design, modern playability, and a visual presence that stands out. The California Standard Redondo follows this tradition with its powerful dreadnought body, Jazzmaster-style headstock, and craftsmanship designed to support musicians seeking an acoustic guitar as expressive as it is reliable.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

The Redondo targets a wide audience: it is well suited for beginners looking for a comfortable and sturdy guitar, as well as intermediate players who want an effective dreadnought for rehearsing, composing, and regular playing. Its size and response make it comfortable in pop, rock, folk, country, and voice-guitar accompaniment, with enough body to hold an energetic rhythm while remaining clear in arpeggios.

Sound

The laminated spruce top provides precise attack and a clear high register, ideal for highlighting chords and pick playing. The laminated sapele (back and sides) enhances a warm and balanced tone, with present mids and rounded lows that fill the typical dreadnought sound space. The laminated construction favors consistent response and good longevity, while the 25.5" / 648 mm scale length promotes tension and definition, particularly appreciated in rhythm playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, choose a Phosphor Bronze acoustic string set in .011-.052 gauge. You can also complement with picks and a tuner, essential and universally compatible for tuning maintenance and daily practice.

Technical specifications

Body shape	Redondo	Fingerboard inlays	Pearloid dots
Body style	Dreadnought	Side markers	White
Top	Laminated spruce	Number of frets	20
Back	Laminated sapele	Fret size	Vintage
Sides	Laminated sapele	Truss rod	Double action
Body	Laminated sapele	Nut	Micarta
Body binding	Black	Nut width	42.86 mm / 1.6875"
Rosette	Double ring inlay	Bridge	Modern Viking
Body finish	Glossy polyurethane	Bridge pins	Plastic
Headstock	Jazzmaster	Pickguard	Black 1-ply
Neck material	Okoumé	Hardware finish	Chrome
Neck finish	Glossy urethane	Tuners	Sealed oil-bath
Neck shape	"C" profile	Strings	Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Construction	Fully laminated
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Finish	Glossy
Fingerboard material	Walnut