Fender FA-125 Dreadnought WN Black

An Accessible Fender Acoustic in the Spirit of the FA Series

With the FA-125, Fender offers an entry-level acoustic guitar that incorporates strong aesthetic codes of the brand while remaining simple, reliable, and pleasant to play. Designed as a "plug-and-play" instrument for learning, practicing, and accompanying, it features laminated construction (top, back, and sides) that withstands daily variations very well, while maintaining a coherent and flattering sound output.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Fender FA-125 is particularly aimed at beginners seeking a comfortable and reassuring dreadnought, as well as intermediate guitarists looking for a solid backup guitar. Its format and balance make it well-suited for pop, folk, acoustic rock, variety, and accompaniment with both pick and strumming, while still capable of responding to softer fingerpicking styles.

Sound Characteristics

The dreadnought format naturally provides breadth: deep bass, warm mids, and good presence to fill the room, making it an excellent accompaniment guitar. The laminated spruce top helps retain attack and clarity, while the laminated linden back and sides promote a homogeneous and easy-to-control sound. The laminated construction favors durability and stability (very practical for a first guitar), with a direct, balanced, and effective sound for working on chords, rhythms, and position changes. The nato neck, combined with a walnut fingerboard, contributes to a smooth and comfortable playing feel.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, a set of steel acoustic strings with gauge 0.012-0.053 (same gauge as factory-installed strings) is a safe choice. A clip-on tuner and some picks perfectly complement this guitar for practice and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Format	dreadnought	Fingerboard	walnut
Top	laminated spruce	Inlays	white dots
Back	laminated linden	Radius	11.81" / 300 mm
Sides	laminated linden	Radius type	standard acoustic
Body finish	gloss	Number of frets	20
Binding	single-ply white	Fret size	0.079" / 2 mm
Rosette	concentric rings FA series	Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm
Pickguard	single-ply black	Scale length	25.3" / 643 mm
Orientation	right-handed	Nut material	cream plastic
Case / gig bag	carrying bag	Bridge	walnut ("Viking" style)
Neck material	nato	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck type	set neck	Tuners	sealed, die-cast
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Strings	Factory Standard (0.012-0.053)