The Fender California Standard Monterey E is a stylish acoustic designed for smooth playability and rich tone. Its laminated spruce top paired with sapele back and sides creates a vibrant, balanced sound with plenty of clarity and warmth. The durable laminate build ensures consistent performance and resilience against changes in temperature and humidity, perfect for life on the go.
The slim C shaped okoume neck and walnut fingerboard offer a comfortable feel for long sessions, while onboard Fender electronics with built-in tuner let you easily shape your sound and stay in tune during performances. Finished in a striking 3-colour Sunburst with chrome hardware and an iconic 6-in-line headstock, it delivers classic Fender style with modern versatility.
Versatile laminated construction
Built with a laminated spruce top and laminated sapele back and sides, the Fender California Standard Monterey E delivers a vibrant, balanced tone that stays consistent every time you play. The durable laminate build offers extra resistance to humidity and temperature changes, making it a dependable option for both home and travel.
Comfortable slim neck profile
The slim “C” shaped okoume neck is designed for smooth, easy play across a wide range of styles. Paired with a walnut fingerboard and a comfortable 12-inch radius, it gives your hands a natural, relaxed feel for chords, leads and everything in between.
Onboard electronics and tuner
Equipped with Fender’s built-in electronics, the Monterey E makes live performance and recording simple. The onboard preamp features volume and tone controls, while the integrated digital tuner keeps your tuning locked in, so you stay pitch-perfect without needing extra gear on stage or in the studio.
Classic Fender styling
With its 3-Color Sunburst gloss finish and iconic 6-in-line headstock, the Monterey E blends vintage Fender looks with modern functionality. Chrome hardware, die-cast sealed tuners and a single-ply black pickguard complete the design, giving you a guitar that sounds and looks great every time you pick it up.
Specifications
Product Name: Fender California Standard Monterey E, Spruce Top, 3-Color Sunburst
Product Code: 0974250500
Body
Body Shape: Monterey Orchestra
Body Top: Laminated Spruce
Body Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Binding: Black
Rosette: Inlaid Dual Ring
Neck & Fretboard
Neck Material: Okoume
Neck Shape: “C” Shape
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 20
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Nut Material: Micarta
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Hardware & Electronics
Bridge: Modern Viking, Walnut
Bridge Pins: Plastic
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052)
Electronics: Fender System with Volume, Tone, Tuner, Low Battery Indicator