Fender California Standard Monterey E with Sapele Top and Ivory Pickguard (Natural Sapele)

<p>Experience authentic Fender acoustic performance with the California Standard Monterey E. Inspired by a legacy of innovation and artistry, this orchestra-style guitar delivers a detailed, balanced tone that’s ideal for soloists, students, and creative performers. Built with durable all-laminate construction, the Monterey E features a sapele top, back, and sides paired with a 25.5-inch scale okoume neck and a smooth walnut fingerboard. Its 'C'-shaped neck profile ensures comfortable playability, while the onboard Fender electronics with a built-in digital tuner make it easy to achieve perfect sound on stage or in the studio.</p><h3>Orchestra Body Shape</h3><p>The mid-size orchestra body provides a comfortable feel and a balanced tone with clear highs, warm mids, and smooth bass response. It’s ideal for both fingerstyle players and strummers.</p><h3>All-Laminate Construction</h3><p>Crafted with a sapele top, back, and sides, this durable construction delivers consistent tone and resilience against temperature and humidity changes, perfect for everyday play or travel.</p><h3>Sapele Top, Back, and Sides</h3><p>Sapele wood offers a warm, full-bodied sound similar to mahogany, enhancing projection and tonal richness with a touch of natural brightness.</p><h3>Slim 'C'-Shaped Okoume Neck</h3><p>The smooth okoume neck with a comfortable 'C' profile fits naturally in your hand, reducing fatigue and allowing effortless chord transitions and soloing.</p><h3>Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge</h3><p>Walnut provides a natural, earthy tone with smooth playability, complementing the guitar’s warm sound while adding durability and beauty.</p><h3>Onboard Fender Electronics with Built-in Tuner</h3><p>Easily plug in for live performance or recording with high-quality onboard electronics. The built-in digital tuner ensures quick and accurate tuning anytime, anywhere.</p><h3>Gloss Polyurethane Finish</h3><p>A sleek, durable gloss finish not only enhances the guitar’s natural beauty but also protects it from everyday wear.</p><h3>Ivory Pickguard and Binding</h3><p>The 1-ply ivory pickguard and body binding add a refined, classic look while protecting the top from pick scratches.</p><h3>Die-Cast Sealed Tuning Machines</h3><p>Chrome die-cast tuners offer smooth tuning adjustments and solid tuning stability for reliable performance.</p><h3>Micarta Nut (1.6875-Inch Width)</h3><p>A precisely cut micarta nut enhances sustain, tone, and tuning accuracy while maintaining comfortable string spacing.</p><h3>Phosphor Bronze Strings (.011–.052)</h3><p>Factory-fitted with light-gauge phosphor bronze strings that deliver bright, expressive tones with comfortable playability.</p><h3>Dual-Action Truss Rod</h3><p>Easily adjust neck relief for optimal playability and string action, ensuring long-term performance stability.</p><h3>Modern Viking Bridge</h3><p>The contemporary bridge design enhances string-to-body transfer, improving sustain and tonal balance.</p>

• Balanced Orchestra Body Design: Mid-size body shape offers a comfortable feel and rich, well-balanced tone, ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming players.
• Durable All-Laminate Sapele Construction: Features a sapele top, back, and sides for warm, full-bodied sound and lasting stability against changing climates.
• Comfortable Slim 'C' Neck with Walnut Fingerboard: Smooth okoume neck and walnut fingerboard provide effortless playability and a natural, resonant tone.
• Onboard Electronics with Built-in Tuner: Equipped with high-quality Fender electronics for live performance and recording, plus an integrated tuner for quick, accurate tuning.
• Stylish and Reliable Hardware: Gloss finish, ivory pickguard, chrome die-cast tuners, and modern Viking bridge ensure classic looks, stable tuning, and long-term performance.