Fender California Standard Acoustic Guitar
- Miniature dreadnought body
- Short-scale neck, slim C profile
- Spruce top, sapele back and sides, laminate
- Oiled walnut fingerboard and bridge
- Sealed gear tuning machines, gloss finish
- Dura-Tone 880L coated strings
- Bag, 12 picks, strap and tuner included
- 2-year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact, travel-friendly dreadnought with a laminate build and a bundle of bag, picks, strap and tuner. The finish shows up as two different looks in the listing.
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ASIN: B0GN3Z7ZC3Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
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Overview
A first guitar or travel guitar is the job of the Fender California Standard Redondo Mini, a miniature dreadnought with a spruce top and short neck. The bundle adds a bag, a pack of picks, a strap and a tuner.
Approachable size is the reason to look: the compact body and slim C neck suit small hands and travel. The limit is information, because the color is listed as black in the title but 3-Color Sunburst in the box list.
Who it's for
A beginner, a smaller player or a traveler who wants an approachable guitar will use the whole bundle. Players who want maximum volume, or a plug-in model, should look at larger instruments.
Pros and cons
- Miniature body is easy to carry
- Short-scale neck is easy to fret
- Sealed gear tuners for accurate tuning
- Bag, picks, strap and tuner included
- Color listed inconsistently
- Pickup details unclear
Performance notes
A shorter scale means lower string tension, which makes fretting easier on smaller hands. Laminate spruce and sapele resist weather and give a bright, balanced tone at a compact size. Sealed tuning machines give smooth, accurate pitch changes.
Specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Miniature |
| Scale Length | Short scale |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce (laminate) |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut Wood |
| String Material Type | Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bag, 12-pack of picks, strap, tuner |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited 2-year manufacturer warranty |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to buy to start playing the Redondo Mini?
Nothing extra: the box list includes the guitar with a bag, a 12-pack of picks, a strap and a tuner.
What color is the guitar?
The title says black, but the box list says 3-Color Sunburst. Confirm with the seller.
Is the Redondo Mini full size?
No. It is a miniature dreadnought, described as compact and approachable.