Fender California Standard Monterey Black

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