Fender Monterey Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Concert body, all-laminated sapele
- 24.75 inch scale length
- Slim C-shaped nato neck, walnut fretboard
- Fender preamp with built-in tuner, 1/4 inch (6.35mm) mono plug
- GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle
- Gig bag included, 2 year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A concert-shape guitar built from laminate, short in scale, with a tuner in its preamp. Expect laminate rather than all-wood construction.
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ASIN: B0CBD1P4BYCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A couch or small stage is where the Fender Monterey Standard fits, a mid-sized concert acoustic crafted from all-laminated sapele with a slim C-shaped nato neck. A Fender preamp with a built-in tuner covers plugged-in use.
Easy fretting is the focus, with a short scale for low string tension, narrow string spacing at the bridge and rounded fingerboard edges. Laminated wood is the limit on tonal depth, and the listing gives a mixed neck material.
Who it's for
Players who value comfort and low tension, including those with smaller hands or who want less picking-hand fatigue. Tone purists looking for an all-wood top should look at other models.
Pros and cons
- Short scale for low tension
- Slim C-shaped neck
- Narrow string spacing
- Built-in tuner in the preamp
- Neck material listed inconsistently
- Concert size, not full dreadnought
Performance notes
Laminated sapele produces a warm, balanced tone for varied playing styles, per the description. A short scale lowers string tension, and tight string spacing shortens the reach for the picking hand. The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle add harmonic detail, and the preamp reproduces the natural sound when plugged in.
Specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 24.75 incheslower than 87% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Instrument Size | Concert |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Laminated sapele |
| Body Material Type | Laminated sapele |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Finish | Satin urethane |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Fender preamp system |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) mono plug |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fender Monterey Standard made of real, unlaminated wood?
No. The description says it is crafted from all-laminated sapele.
Is the Fender Monterey Standard a full-size dreadnought?
No. It has a mid-sized concert body.
Does the Fender Monterey Standard have a built-in tuner?
Yes. The Fender preamp system includes a built-in tuner.