Fender Style Meets Acoustic-Electric Versatility
There's something distinctly Fender about picking up the California Standard Redondo CE — the tilt-back Jazzmaster headstock, that bold Fiesta Red finish, the 1-ply ivory pickguard. It looks like it belongs in a surf-rock photo from 1965. But it's built for right now, with an onboard pickup system and a cutaway that opens up the upper frets in a way a traditional acoustic just can't.
The Redondo body is Fender's take on the classic dreadnought shape — full-sized, with good projection and a deep, focused low end. Add the cutaway and you have an acoustic-electric that works just as well sitting in at an open mic as it does plugged into the PA at a weekend gig. If you've been playing electric for a while and want an acoustic that doesn't feel like a completely different instrument, the slim "C"-shaped neck and 25.5" scale length will feel right at home.
The California Standard Redondo CE hits a practical sweet spot: it's built to play well out of the box, withstand the rigors of regular use, and plug in when you need it to. A solid choice for players who want more guitar for the money.
All-Laminate Build Built for the Real World
The Redondo CE uses an all-laminate construction throughout — laminate spruce top, laminate sapele back and sides. Laminate construction is more resistant to humidity and temperature swings than solid wood, which matters a lot if your guitar lives in a gig bag in the back of a car or gets played through varied environments. The spruce-and-sapele pairing gives you bright, articulate highs with warm, full-bodied lows — a balanced tonal profile that works across strumming, fingerpicking, and everything in between.
The gloss polyurethane finish adds a layer of protection along with that sleek, eye-catching look. The inlaid dual-ring rosette and ivory body binding round out the aesthetic details on the Fiesta Red finish — it's a sharp-looking guitar.
A Neck That Plays Like a Fender
The slim "C"-shaped okoume neck is the kind of profile Fender players gravitate toward — comfortable for long practice sessions, fast enough for lead lines, and forgiving enough for chord work. The 25.5" scale length is standard Fender territory, and the walnut fingerboard has a 12" radius that sits between old-school vintage curves and flatter modern setups — good for both rhythm and single-note playing.
You get 20 frets with pearloid dot inlays, a 1.6875" Micarta nut, and a dual-action truss rod for reliable adjustability. The walnut Modern Viking bridge complements the fingerboard, and die-cast sealed tuning machines keep everything in tune with minimal fuss. The 6-in-line tilt-back Jazzmaster-style headstock creates a consistent break angle on all strings — a functional design detail that contributes to even response across the neck.
Plug In and Play
The onboard Fender electronics are what make the Redondo CE stage-capable without adding bulk or complexity. The integrated preamp includes volume and tone controls so you can shape your amplified sound directly from the guitar, and a built-in digital tuner means one less thing to carry to a gig. A low battery indicator keeps you from any mid-set surprises.
Whether you're running into an acoustic amp, a DI box, or straight to the PA, the electronics capture the guitar's natural character cleanly. It's a practical, no-fuss system that gets the job done.
Product Features:
- Body: Redondo dreadnought shape with cutaway — all-laminate construction
- Top: Laminate spruce for bright, balanced tonal projection
- Back & Sides: Laminate sapele for warm, full-bodied lows
- Neck: Okoume with slim "C" profile, 25.5" scale length, gloss urethane finish
- Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" radius, 20 frets, pearloid dot inlays
- Nut: Micarta, 1.6875" width
- Electronics: Fender onboard preamp with volume, tone, built-in digital tuner, and low battery indicator
- Hardware: Die-cast sealed tuning machines, walnut Modern Viking bridge, chrome hardware
- Finish: Gloss polyurethane in Fiesta Red with ivory pickguard and body binding
- Headstock: Jazzmaster-style 6-in-line tilt-back design
Brand: Fender
Model: California Standard Redondo CE
SKU: 0974221540
Condition: New
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