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
Specifications
Body
- Body: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Monterey
- Top: Laminated Spruce
- Body Binding: Black
- 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 Black
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)

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