Fender Redondo Player WN Candy Apple Red

An Electro-Acoustic Folk Guitar in Fender's "California" Spirit

Within the California series, the Redondo Player adopts a very Fender approach to folk guitar: an aesthetic inspired by the brand's electric guitar DNA, combined with craftsmanship designed to play loud, long, and anywhere. The "Tilt-Back" headstock reminiscent of the Stratocaster, six inline tuners, aged white binding, and 3-ply pickguard give it a distinctive stage identity without sacrificing daily playing comfort.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Thanks to its "Slim C" neck profile and cutaway, the Fender Redondo Player targets both the motivated beginner and the intermediate guitarist seeking a versatile and reliable electro-acoustic. Its dreadnought body excels particularly in pop/rock strumming (powerful and defined accompaniment), while remaining precise for fingerpicking in folk, country, or indie styles. Plugged in, it becomes a logical partner for rehearsals, stage, and recording, with quick and effective adjustments.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top offers a fast response, beautiful clarity in the highs, and a wide dynamic range: ideal for transitioning from soft playing to more energetic attack without losing definition. The sapele (back and sides) enhances midrange presence and smooths the upper spectrum, helping the guitar "sit" well in a mix. The scalloped X bracing frees the top for better projection and a more singing sustain. When amplified, the piezo under-saddle pickup controlled by the Fishman "Flex" preamp delivers an immediately usable sound, with a very practical phase inversion to calm resonances and reduce feedback risk.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge, opt for 12-52 acoustic strings (80/20 bronze or phosphor bronze). A clip-on tuner, a capo for 6-string folk guitar (43 mm / 1.69" nut width), as well as a humidifier (during dry periods) and a guitar stand are simple and useful daily accessories.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Fingerboard	Walnut
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Top	Sitka Spruce	Finishing	Satin
Back&Sides	Sapelli	Hardware	Nickel

Shape	Fender "Redondo" dreadnought cutaway	Fret size	approx. 2.4 mm / 0.094"
Back and sides	laminated sapele	Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm
Bracing	scalloped X	Nut	Graph Tech NuBone
Finish	satin	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Binding	aged white	Truss rod	modern adjustment at the heel
Rosette	double ring B/W/B	Adjustment wrench	4 mm hex
Pickguard	3-ply white	Tuners	Vintage-Style
Bridge	"Modern Viking" walnut	Hardware finish	nickel
Bridge saddle	Graph Tech NuBone	System	integrated Fishman "Flex"
Wood	nato	Pickup	piezo under the bridge saddle
Profile	"Slim C"	Controls	volume, tone, push-button tone for phase inversion
Headstock	"Tilt-Back" Stratocaster style	Series	California
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm	Orientation	right-handed
Inlays	white dots	Original strings	Fender Dura-Tone 880L 80/20 .012-.052
Number of frets	20	Included wrench	4 mm hex (Allen)