Fender Monterey Standard, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Top

Designed with player-friendly features for unmatched ergonomic comfort, California Standard acoustics minimize limitations to unleash an ocean of inspiration, allowing creators to focus on what they do best - create.

Crafted from all-laminated sapele, the comfortable mid-sized concert body of the Monterey Standard has a deep, rich wood grain and produces a satisfyingly warm and balanced tone well-suited for a variety of playing styles. The easy-to-play nato neck is designed with a slim "C"-shaped profile with rounded fingerboard edges for optimal comfort, a short 24.75" scale length for low string tension, and a 6-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender's 1970s-era electric guitar DNA. The Monterey Standard also has a narrow string spacing at the bridge, ideal for players with small hands or those seeking reduced picking-hand fatigue. Other notable details include a silky satin urethane finish, vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic character. Rounding out the feature list is a Fender® preamp system that allows faithful reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device, and includes a built-in tuner for convenient on-the-fly adjustment.

Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.

Features:

• Mid-sized concert body shape
• Laminated sapele top, back and sides
• Slim "C"-shape nato neck with 6-in-line headstock
• Short 24.75" scale length and narrow string spacing
• Fender® FE-A2 electronics

All-Sapele Construction
With a body crafted from all-laminated wood, this instrument strikes a perfect balance of durability, stability, and inspiring tone. Visually striking, sapele is a tonewood revered for its warm, nuanced tonality and natural sonic balance.

Short 24.75" Scale Length
A short scale length (the distance from the nut to the bridge) results in a low string tension, minimizing the effort required to fret each note for reduced hand fatigue during long playing sessions.

Fender Preamp System
With a compact footprint, intuitive volume and tone controls, and onboard tuner, the Fender® FE-A2 preamp is easy-to-use and performance-ready.

6-in-line Headstock
An unmistakable Fender electric guitar design element, the 6-in-line Stratocaster® headstock shape imparts undeniable rock-and-roll attitude into this acoustic-electric instrument.

Slim “C“-Shaped Neck Profile
The slim “C”-shaped neck profile is inspired by Fender electric guitars, offering superior hand comfort thanks to its consistently shallow depth and rounded fingerboard edges.

Narrowed String Spacing
Measuring 2“ in total width, the narrow string spacing at the bridge makes picking, fingerpicking and strumming comfortable for players at any stage.

Specifications:

BODY
Body Back
Laminated Sapele
Body Sides
Laminated Sapele
Body Top
Laminated Sapele
Body Finish
Satin
Body Shape
Concert
Body Binding
1-Ply Black
Bracing
Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
Rosette
Concentric Rings

NECK
Neck Material
Sapele
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Shape
"C" Shape
Scale Length
24.75" (629 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Walnut
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets
20
Fret Size
2mm
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width
1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot

ELECTRONICS
Controls
Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
Special Electronics
Fender® FE-A2 Preamp

HARDWARE
Bridge
Walnut
Bridge Pins
White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag
Included: Gig Bag

*Specifications subject to change without notice.