Fender California Standard Monterey™ E ‘Natural Sapele’ Acoustic Electric Guitar

Inspired by Fender’s legacy of innovation, the Fender California Standard Monterey™ E brings modern playability and bold design to the world of acoustic guitars. Its comfortable orchestra-style body delivers a balanced, articulate tone ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and students. Constructed with a laminated sapele top, back, and sides, the Monterey™ E offers a warm, woody voice with strong projection and excellent clarity across the tonal spectrum.

The slim “C”-shaped okoume neck and 25.5" scale length provide an effortless feel, while the walnut fingerboard and bridge add a touch of organic character. Equipped with Fender’s onboard electronics, including a built-in tuner and tone/volume controls, this guitar is performance-ready right out of the box. With its stylish ivory pickguard, chrome hardware, and sleek gloss finish, the Monterey™ E combines Fender’s modern craftsmanship with timeless acoustic appeal.

Features

• Comfortable orchestra body with warm, balanced tone

• Laminated sapele top, back, and sides for durability and projection

• Slim “C”-shaped neck and smooth walnut fingerboard for comfortable playability

• Fender electronics with integrated tuner and tone/volume controls

• Gloss polyurethane finish and ivory pickguard for a refined look

Specs

• Series California Standard

• Body Shape Monterey™ (Orchestra/Auditorium)

• Body Top Laminated Sapele

• Back & Sides Laminated Sapele

• Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane

• Binding Ivory

• Neck Material Okoume

• Neck Finish Gloss Urethane

• Neck Shape “C” Shape

• Fingerboard Walnut

• Fingerboard Radius 12" (305 mm)

• Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)

• Nut Width 1.6875" (42.86 mm)

• Nut Material Micarta

• Frets 20 Vintage

• Bridge Modern Viking

• Tuning Machines Die-Cast Sealed

• Electronics Volume, Tone, Built-in Tuner, Low Battery Indicator

• Strings Phosphor Bronze (.011–.052)

• Hardware Finish Chrome

• Country of Origin China