Drawing from a storied legacy of reimagining the acoustic experience for daring and adventurous players, California Series acoustics stand out as authentically different, undeniably timeless, and quintessentially Fender®.
The orchestra shape is cherished for its comfortable mid-size body and detailed, balanced tone, making it an ideal choice for soloists and students alike. The California Standard Monterey™ E features resilient laminate construction with a spruce top and sapele back and sides for impressive and satisfying tonal character, while a 25 ½” scale neck with a slim “C”-shaped profile provides an inviting and effortless playing feel. The onboard Fender electronics provide high-quality output for live amplification, recording and effects, as well as a convenient onboard digital tuner. Other noteworthy details include an oiled walnut fingerboard and bridge, sealed gear tuning machines for smooth and accurate tuning action, and a sleek long-lasting gloss finish.
Orchestra body shape
All-laminate construction
Spruce or sapele top, sapele back and sides
Onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner
Gloss finish
Body
Laminated Sapele
Body Back
Laminated Sapele
Body Binding
Black
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
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
General
Color
3-Color Sunburst
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
California Standard Monterey™ E, Spruce Top, Black Pickguard, 3-Color Sunburst
Series
California Standard
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Plastic
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Pickguard
1-Ply Black
Strings
Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
Tuning Machines
Die-Cast Sealed
Measurements
Fret Size
Vintage
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Miscellaneous
Style
Acoustic
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
