Drawing from a storied legacy of reimagining the acoustic experience for daring and adventurous players, California Series acoustics stand out as authentically different, undeniably timeless, and quintessentially Fender®.
The orchestra shape is cherished for its comfortable mid-size body and detailed, balanced tone, making it an ideal choice for soloists and students alike. The California Standard Monterey™ E features resilient laminate construction with a spruce top and sapele back and sides for impressive and satisfying tonal character, while a 25 ½” scale neck with a slim “C”-shaped profile provides an inviting and effortless playing feel. Other noteworthy details include an oiled walnut fingerboard and bridge, sealed gear tuning machines for smooth and accurate tuning action, and a sleek long-lasting gloss finish.
- Orchestra body shape
- All-laminate construction
- Spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Sealed-gear tuning machines
- Gloss finish
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Top: Laminated Spruce
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Body Shape: Monterey™
- Body Back: Laminated Sapele
- Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Side Dots: White
- Headstock: Mustang®
- Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Vintage
- String Nut: Micarta
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Neck Material: Okoume
- Refinement Neck Material: Other
- Refinement Neck Shape: C Shape
- Nut Material: Micarta
- Style: Acoustic
