The California Special models represent the evolution and refinement of modern Fender acoustics, combining Fender's iconic electric playability with solid wood construction and the best electronics in class. A crossroads of the past, present, and future, these instruments truly resonate differently.
Made with a solid okoume top featuring X-bracing and solid okoume back and sides, the dreadnought body of the Redondo Special boasts exceptional projection and volume, with a deep, bass-rich voice that is equally suited for stage or studio. The neck is designed with a slim "C" profile for easy playability, a scale length of 25.5 inches, and a 6-in-line tilted back headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include vintage-style tuning machines for fine, precise tuning, a maple rosette, and body binding for a luxurious appearance, along with a bone nut and saddle for rich harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the Fishman® Flex Body preamp system combines a saddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when connected to an amplifier, PA system, or recording device.
Bold, attractive, and unique, the California series instruments do not compromise, balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and remarkable style for those who aspire to play something different.
- Body: Solid Okoume
- Body Finish: Satin
- Top: Solid Okoume
- Body Binding: Maple
- Body Shape: Redondo
- Back: Solid Okoume
- Sides: Solid Okoume
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Position Inlays: Maple Dots
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Slim "C"
- Headstock: Tilt-Back Stratocaster®
- Waist: 10.83" (275 mm)
- Rosette: Maple
- Special Electronics: Fishman® Flex Body
- Orientation: Right Hand
- Scale Length: 25.6" (650 mm)
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: 2.4 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Blend (Body Sensor, Piezo), Push Button Tone Control for Phase
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Tuning Machines: Sealed Nickel
- Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303
- Case/Bag: FA-620 Deluxe Gig Bag
- Recommended Case: Flat Top Dreadnought Case, P/N 0996203306 (Not Included)
- Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (400 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius Refinement: Standard Acoustic
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Refined Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape Refinement: C Shape
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjustment
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
