The Fender California Standard Monterey E is a bold acoustic designed for standout style and versatile sound. With its mid-size orchestra body and laminated sapele top, it delivers a lovely, balanced tone that's easy to control and comfortable to play for hours.
 
Equipped with onboard Fender electronics, you get reliable amplification and simple tuning at your fingertips. The traditional natural, smooth walnut fingerboard, and modern Viking bridge complete a guitar that's ready for any stage or studio session.
California series style with Natural finish
The Fender California Standard Monterey E gives the best of traditional acoustics with its natural sapele finish, part of the bold California Series aesthetic. This much loved finish, combined with the distinctive Monterey orchestra body shape, delivers a guitar that feels as good as it looks. The design draws from Fender’s legacy of blending classic vibes with modern performance, giving you an instrument that instantly grabs attention on stage, in the studio or at home. The gloss polyurethane finish not only adds visual appeal but also provides long-lasting protection, ensuring the guitar stays looking sharp at every session.
Orchestra body for balanced tone and comfort
Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, the orchestra body shape of the Monterey E offers a perfect balance between size, projection and tonal character. Its mid-size profile sits comfortably during long sessions, making it easy to focus on your playing. The body shape delivers a detailed and balanced tone that responds well to both strumming and fingerpicking, with clear highs, present mids and controlled lows. This makes it an ideal choice if you need an acoustic that can handle a wide range of playing styles and musical genres.
Sapele laminate construction for reliable tone
At the heart of the Monterey E’s sound is its resilient all-laminate construction, making use of a full sapele construction, bringing bright, articulate tones with dynamic response that culminate in a smooth and excellent sounding playing experience. The laminated nature of the sapele construction ensures durability and consistency, making it ideal for travel, live performance and frequent use without worrying about humidity or temperature shifts affecting the instrument's stability or tone.
Onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner
The Fender California Standard Monterey E comes stage-ready thanks to its integrated Fender electronics system. Featuring simple volume and tone controls along with a built-in digital tuner, you can quickly shape your amplified sound and stay perfectly in tune without needing external gear. The onboard system ensures reliable, clear output for gigs, rehearsals or recording sessions, giving you total confidence when you plug in. The addition of a low battery indicator adds even more convenience, letting you focus on your playing without worrying about your battery running out mid-session.
Body
Body: Laminated Sapele
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Monterey™
Body Top: Laminated Sapele
Body Binding: Ivory
Body Back: Laminated Sapele
Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Style: Orchestra/Auditorium
Body Material: Laminated Sapele
Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
Neck & Fretboard
Neck Material: Okoume
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 20
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
String Nut: Micarta
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Hardware & Electronics
Bridge: Modern Viking
Bridge Pins: Plastic
Pickguard: 1-Ply Ivory
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)
Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light