FENDER CALIFORNIA STANDARD MONTEREY SAPELE TOP BPG NATURAL SAPELE

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)