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Fender Highway Series Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar

  • Parlor shape, mahogany top, back and sides
  • Bolt-on mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard
  • Fishman Fluence electronics, H-H pickups
  • 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack
  • Phosphor bronze strings, sealed tuners
  • Thinline body, X-braced
  • 2-year warranty

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A thinline mahogany parlor acoustic-electric with Fishman Fluence electronics, made for stage use. It is playable unplugged, but the pickup system is the focus.

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ASIN: B0C9MXYBQPCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Overview

Pairing parlor playability with a significantly reduced body depth, the Fender Highway Series Parlor is a thinline acoustic-electric with custom Fishman Fluence electronics. A bolt-on mahogany neck and sealed tuners complete the build.

Stage freedom and a compact feel are the story, with a thinline body that suppresses feedback when plugged in. Playing unplugged works, but the guitar is described as truly shining on stage, and the listing gives no scale length.

Who it's for

Performers who need a full-size feel with reduced depth and an onboard system built for amplified use. Players who want maximum unplugged volume should look at a deeper body.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Thinline body suppresses feedback
  • Custom Fishman Fluence electronics
  • Bolt-on mahogany neck
  • True X-braced sound chamber
Cons
  • Scale length not listed

Performance notes

A reduced body depth lowers the air volume that feeds back through the pickups, so plugged-in sound stays clean at stage levels. Fishman Fluence electronics are tailored for onstage use, while the X-braced chamber supports a full-bodied unplugged voice. Sealed tuners aid reliable tuning.

Specifications

BrandFender
Dimensions & fit
Item weight15.9 poundshigher than 97% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars
Instrument SizeFull-size
Construction & materials
Top Material TypeMahogany
Neck Material TypeMahogany (bolt-on)
Fretboard Material TypeRosewood
String Material TypePhosphor bronze
ColorNatural
Back Material TypeMahogany
Warranty & support
Warranty Description2-year
Other details
Guitar Pickup ConfigurationH-H (Fishman Fluence)
Connector Type1/4 inch (6.35mm)
Guitar Bridge SystemFixed
Number of Strings6
BracingX-braced
Body styleParlor, thinline

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Frequently asked questions

Will the Fender Highway Series Parlor feed back on stage?

The description says the thinline body naturally suppresses feedback for a plugged-in sound.

Can I plug the Fender Highway Series Parlor into a normal guitar amp?

The listing shows a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack and lists a preamp, pickup system and output jack or cable as included.

Which strings does the Fender Highway Series Parlor use?

Phosphor bronze strings are listed.