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. The onboard Fender electronics provide high-quality output for live amplification, recording and effects, as well as a convenient onboard digital tuner. 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
General
- Series: California Standard
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Surf Green
- Country Of Origin: CN
Neck
- Headstock: Mustang®
- Neck Material: Okoume
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: “C” Shape
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 20
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
- String Nut: Micarta
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material: Micarta
Body
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Monterey™
- Body Top: Laminated Spruce
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Body Back: Laminated Sapele
- Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
- Body Material: Laminated Sapele
- Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
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
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
Measurements
- Dimensions: 14.48×44.20×109.22 CM
- Shipping Weight: 4.24 KG
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Shipping Length: 109.22 CM
- Shipping Height: 14.48 CM
- Shipping Width: 44.20 CM

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