Fender CD-60SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- 12-string dreadnought body
- Spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck
- Piezo pickup with built-in tuner
- 40 x 16 x 5 inches listed
- 2-year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A twelve-string dreadnought with a piezo pickup and built-in tuner for players who want a fuller, doubled sound on stage. The fretboard wood is listed two ways, so confirm before buying.
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ASIN: B01N4RZJ5TModel: CD-60SCE-12Category: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
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Overview
A strummer who wants chiming doubled strings gets a spruce-topped dreadnought here, with mahogany back, sides and a C-shaped neck. The piezo pickup and tuner are built in, and the description mentions scalloped X-bracing.
Twelve strings add depth to open chords, and the built-in electronics make the guitar ready for a stage or a coffeehouse. The limitation is conflicting wood details, since the specs say walnut while the description says rosewood for the fingerboard.
Who it's for
Singer-songwriters and campfire strummers who want the shimmer of paired strings with onboard tuning and amplification. A player not used to wide twelve-string necks, or one who needs confirmed fretboard wood, may prefer a six-string.
Pros and cons
- Twelve strings for a chorused sound
- Piezo pickup for plugging in
- Dreadnought body for strong volume
- Scalloped X-bracing described
- Fretboard wood listed two ways
- Listed weight is inconsistent
- Preamp controls not described
Performance notes
Paired strings ring together, which thickens chords and adds sustain compared with a six-string. The spruce top and mahogany body give a bright, balanced response, and the piezo transducer senses bridge vibration for amplified use. More strings mean more tension on the neck, so tuning needs more patience.
Specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Model | CD-60SCE-12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 40 x 16 x 5 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut (description says rosewood) |
| Color | Natural |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Built-in tuner |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Body style | Dreadnought |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Fender CD-60SCE-12 for amplified use?
The listing names a piezo pickup and a built-in tuner. It describes no preamp or jack details, so no separate install is mentioned.
Does the Fender CD-60SCE-12 come with a case?
The listing does not mention a case. The included components field names the built-in tuner only.
Is the Fender CD-60SCE-12 a six-string guitar?
No. It is a 12-string dreadnought, which means a wider neck and more string tension.