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 or sapele top, sapele back and sides
- Onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner
- Gloss finish
Specifications
Body
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Monterey
- Top: Laminated Sapele
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Back: Laminated Sapele
- Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
- Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
Neck
- Headstock: Mustang
- Neck Material: Okoume
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: “C” Shape
- Fretboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Fretboard Material: Walnut
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 20
- Truss Road : Dual-Action
- Nut: Micarta
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material: Micarta
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Bridge Pins: Plastic
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
Electronics
- Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light

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