The Fender California Standard Monterey is a versatile acoustic with a bold, balanced voice. Its mid-size orchestra body delivers detailed tone and great projection, making it ideal for a wide range of styles. The all-laminate sapele construction adds warmth and durability, while the gloss finish highlights the natural beauty of the wood.
 
A slim okoume neck with a walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, inviting feel, perfect for long playing sessions. With die-cast sealed tuners for reliable tuning stability and a modern Viking bridge for solid intonation, this guitar is built for both comfort and consistency.
Mid-size orchestra body
The Fender California Standard Monterey features a comfortable mid-size orchestra body that produces a clear, balanced tone. Its versatile shape offers excellent projection and definition for strumming, fingerpicking or melodic solo work.
Durable sapele construction
The all-laminate sapele body provides a warm and consistent sound while offering strong durability. This construction helps the guitar handle temperature and humidity changes, delivering reliable performance in a range of environments.
Smooth okoume neck
The slim okoume neck with a walnut fingerboard delivers a smooth, comfortable playing experience. The C-shaped profile sits naturally in your hand, making chord transitions easy and allowing for longer, more enjoyable sessions.
Stable hardware performance
Die-cast sealed tuners provide accurate, stable tuning, while the modern Viking bridge keeps intonation solid. With quality hardware throughout, the Monterey stays in tune and performs consistently every time you pick it up.
Body
Body Shape: Monterey (Orchestra)
Body Material: Laminated Sapele
Top Material: Laminated Sapele
Back Material: Laminated Sapele
Sides Material: Laminated Sapele
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Binding: Black
Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Neck & Fretboard
Neck Material: Okoume
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
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
Bridge: Modern Viking
Bridge Pins: Plastic
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.011-.052 Gauges)