Fender Monterey Standard Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Monterey™ Standard delivers a balanced blend of comfort, tone, and style for players seeking a versatile and easy-to-play acoustic-electric guitar. Designed with player-friendly ergonomics, this mid-sized concert guitar allows musicians to focus on their creativity without distraction.

Crafted from all-laminated sapele, the Monterey Standard features a warm, resonant tone with rich wood grain and a full-bodied sound suitable for various playing styles. Its comfortable nato neck with a slim "C"-shaped profile and rounded fingerboard edges ensures effortless playability. The short 24.75" scale length reduces string tension, making fretting easier, while the 6-in-line headstock adds a distinctive visual flair inspired by Fender’s 1970s electric guitar designs. Narrow string spacing at the bridge enhances picking-hand comfort, ideal for players with smaller hands or for extended playing sessions.

Additional features include a satin urethane finish for a smooth tactile experience, vintage-style tuning machines for precise adjustments, and a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for detailed harmonic clarity. The Fender® FE-A2 preamp system faithfully reproduces the guitar’s natural acoustic tone when plugged into an amplifier or recording device, and it includes a built-in tuner for convenient on-stage or practice adjustments.

Bold and unique, the California Series combines effortless playability, standout style, and superior sound quality, making the Monterey Standard perfect for players who want to perform with confidence and individuality.

Features:

Mid-sized concert body for comfortable play

Laminated sapele top, back, and sides

Slim "C"-shaped nato neck with 6-in-line headstock

Short 24.75" scale length and narrow string spacing for easy playability

Fender® FE-A2 electronics with built-in tuner

Specifications:

General

Series: California

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: Black Top

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Neck

Headstock: Stratocaster®

Neck Material: Sapele

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: "C" Shape

Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Walnut

Position Inlays: White Dot

Number of Frets: 20

Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)

Nut Material: GraphTech® NuBone®

Body

Body Finish: Satin

Body Shape: Concert

Body Binding: 1-Ply Black

Body Material: Laminated Sapele

Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"

Rosette: Concentric Rings

Hardware

Bridge: Walnut

Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots

Hardware Finish: Nickel

Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

Strings: Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges)

Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

Controls: Volume, Tone, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light

Special Electronics: Fender® FE-A2 Preamp

Measurements

Dimensions: 6.50 x 17.60 x 44.30 in

Fret Size: 2 mm

Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)

Accessories

Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)