Description

The California Standard Monterey™ E blends classic Fender style with rich tone and modern playability, making it a versatile pick for players of all levels. With its mid-sized orchestra body, this acoustic-electric delivers a clear, balanced sound that’s perfect for fingerpicking, solo performances, or students refining their skills.

Built with a durable laminated spruce top and sapele back and sides, it offers a warm, resonant tone that holds up gig after gig. The slim “C”-shaped neck and full 25 ½” scale provide smooth, comfortable playability, while onboard Fender electronics—including a digital tuner—make it easy to plug in, perform, and stay perfectly in tune. Finished with an oiled walnut fingerboard and bridge, sealed gear tuners, and a sleek gloss finish, the Monterey™ E looks as good as it sounds.

Features

• Orchestra body shape offers balanced tone and comfortable mid-size feel
• Laminated spruce top provides clarity and vibrant projection
• Laminated sapele back and sides enhance warmth and tonal depth
• Slim C-shaped okoume neck ensures effortless playability
• Onboard Fender electronics deliver high-quality amplified sound
• Built-in digital tuner allows quick and precise tuning on the go
• Gloss polyurethane finish offers durability and a sleek professional look
• Walnut fingerboard adds smooth playability and a natural aesthetic
• Die-cast sealed tuning machines provide stable tuning and smooth adjustments
• Modern Viking bridge ensures stable intonation and consistent performance
• Available in beatiful finishes of Surf Green, Natural Sapele and 3-Color Sunburst

Specifications

GENERAL

• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Series: California Standard

BODY

• Body: Laminated Sapele
• Body Back: Laminated Sapele
• Body Binding: Ivory
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Laminated Sapele
• Body Shape: Monterey™
• Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
• Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
• Body Top: Laminated Spruce
• Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring

NECK

• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
• Headstock: Mustang®
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Material: Okoume
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Side Dots: White
• String Nut: Micarta
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action

ELECTRONICS

• Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Modern Viking
• Bridge Pins: Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed