The Fender Look, the Acoustic Feel
There's something unmistakably Fender about picking up the California Standard Redondo — that 6-in-line headstock, the slim C-shaped neck, the way it just feels familiar from the first chord. But this one's an acoustic, and it wears the California Series identity naturally. It's not pretending to be something else; it's a straightforward, well-built dreadnought that draws from Fender's electric heritage without losing sight of what makes a great acoustic.
The Redondo body shape is a Fender original, and the dreadnought proportions give it a full, resonant voice suited to strumming, flatpicking, and everything in between. The Natural finish keeps things clean and classic, with a gloss polyurethane coat that looks sharp and holds up well over time.
Whether you're picking up your first acoustic or adding a reliable and distinctly Fender voice to your collection, the California Standard Redondo brings a lot to the table for a guitar at this price.
Tonewood Pairing That Punches Above Its Price
The California Standard Redondo is built with a laminate spruce top and laminate sapele back and sides — a combination that delivers a bright, clear attack from the spruce paired with the warm, slightly sweet character that sapele is known for. It's a tonal mix that works across chord-heavy strumming, simple fingerpicking, and casual campfire playing alike.
All-laminate construction means this guitar is more resistant to humidity swings and temperature changes than an all-solid instrument would be — a real practical benefit if you're not storing it in a perfectly climate-controlled room. The gloss polyurethane body finish adds another layer of durability without adding weight.
A Neck Built for Players Who Know What They Like
The okoume neck with its slim "C" profile is where the Fender electric DNA really shows up. If you've spent any time on a Strat or Tele, this neck is going to feel immediately comfortable — fast enough for single-note runs, substantial enough for full barre chords. The 25.5" scale length keeps string tension consistent and familiar for players crossing over from electric.
The oiled walnut fingerboard has a smooth, open feel and pairs with pearloid dot inlays for classic aesthetics. The 12" fingerboard radius sits comfortably between vintage and modern, and the 1.6875" Micarta nut gives consistent string spacing across all 20 vintage-style frets. Sealed-gear tuning machines handle the tuning stability side of things reliably.
That Jazzmaster Headstock, Though
It's worth calling out the headstock specifically — it's styled after the Fender Jazzmaster, and the 6-in-line layout creates a straight string pull from the nut to the tuning machines. That design choice is practical as much as it is visually distinctive: it promotes even tuning stability across all strings. Paired with the walnut Viking-style bridge, the Redondo has a cohesive, intentional look that sets it apart from most acoustics in this range.
Product Features:
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Body Shape: Dreadnought (Redondo), full-size
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Top: Laminate spruce
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Back & Sides: Laminate sapele
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Neck: Okoume with slim "C" profile, gloss urethane finish
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Fingerboard: Oiled walnut, 12" radius, 20 vintage-style frets, pearloid dot inlays
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Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
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Nut: Micarta, 1.6875" (42.86 mm) width
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Headstock: Jazzmaster-style 6-in-line
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Tuners: Sealed-gear die-cast tuning machines
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Finish: Gloss polyurethane body, gloss urethane neck
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Color: Natural
Brand: Fender
Model: California Standard Redondo
SKU: 0974200521
Condition: New
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