The Fender Spirit, Unplugged and Ready to Plug In
There's something unmistakably Fender about the California Standard Redondo CE the moment you pick it up. That six-in-line headstock, the sleek black gloss finish with an ivory pickguard, the dreadnought body with a comfortable cutaway — it's an acoustic guitar that clearly grew up around electric guitars and is proud of it. If you've ever wanted an acoustic that feels at home on a stage as much as a porch, this one checks those boxes without making you spend a fortune to get there.
The Redondo CE is built around an all-laminate construction with a spruce top and sapele back and sides. That combination gives you a full, focused sound with warm lows and clear projection — and the laminate build means it's sturdy and resilient in changing temperatures and humidity, which is great news for players who gig regularly or travel with their guitar.
Add in the onboard Fender electronics, and the Redondo CE becomes a legitimately versatile acoustic-electric that can go straight to a PA, plug into an amp, or feed directly into your interface at home. It's a practical, well-thought-out instrument for players who want one acoustic that does a lot.
A Body Built for Stage and Practice
The Redondo CE wears the traditional dreadnought shape, which means it delivers the full, strong voice that body style is known for — robust low end, wide dynamic range, and enough volume to hold its own acoustically. The deep cutaway opens up the upper register without getting in the way of the body's resonance, so you can actually use those higher frets when you need them.
The laminate spruce top and sapele back and sides keep things consistent across varying conditions. For working players or students who don't want to stress about climate control, laminate construction offers real-world durability that solid-wood instruments can't always match at this price point.
Neck, Fretboard, and Feel
The slim "C"-shaped Okoume neck runs a 25.5" scale length — the same as a Stratocaster — and it shows. The neck feels familiar and approachable, with a gloss urethane finish that keeps things smooth under your hand. The walnut fingerboard has a 12" radius, a generous choice that makes bending and single-note runs comfortable without fighting the fretboard curve during chord work.
Nut width comes in at 1.6875" (about 42.86mm) — a fairly standard width that works well across a range of playing styles. Micarta nut material keeps tuning stable and plays nicely with the die-cast sealed tuning machines, which offer smooth, accurate tracking without slipping.
Onboard Electronics — Stage-Ready Out of the Box
The Fender onboard electronics system is straightforward and functional. Volume and tone controls let you dial in your amplified sound quickly, and the integrated digital tuner with on/off switch means you've always got a reliable tuner at your fingertips — one less thing to carry in your gig bag. A low battery indicator keeps you from getting caught off-guard mid-set.
The Modern Viking bridge, oiled walnut construction, and ivory body binding round out a guitar that looks and feels more intentional than its price tag might suggest. Phosphor bronze strings (.011–.052) come factory-installed, which is a solid choice for this body type and electronics combo.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Dreadnought with cutaway (Redondo)
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Top: Laminate spruce
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Back & Sides: Laminate sapele
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Neck: Okoume, slim "C" profile, gloss urethane finish
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Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" radius, 20 frets
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Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
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Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86mm), Micarta material
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Bridge: Modern Viking, walnut
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Tuners: Die-cast sealed machines
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Electronics: Onboard Fender preamp — volume, tone, integrated digital tuner with on/off switch, low battery indicator
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Finish: Gloss polyurethane, Black with ivory binding and 1-ply ivory pickguard
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Strings: Phosphor bronze, .011–.052
Brand: Fender
Model: California Standard Redondo CE
SKU: 0974221506
Condition: New
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