{"product_id":"fa-125-dreadnought-walnut-fingerboard-sunburst","title":"Fender FA-125 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Real Fender Feel Without the Real Fender Price Tag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about picking up a dreadnought acoustic for the first time and strumming a big open chord — that full, boomy resonance that fills the room and makes you feel like you're actually playing music. The Fender FA-125 is built around exactly that experience. It's a no-fuss, full-size dreadnought that carries the Fender name honestly: solid design, recognizable headstock, and that classic sunburst gloss finish that catches the light just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the guitar you grab when you want something reliable to learn on, keep around for campfire sessions, or set up as a dedicated couch guitar. It plays easily out of the box, and its all-laminate construction makes it durable enough to handle the bumps and humidity swings that come with everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're just starting out or looking for an affordable second acoustic that doesn't feel cheap, the FA-125 hits a practical sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDreadnought Body — Big Sound, Familiar Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dreadnought body shape has been the workhorse of acoustic guitar design for decades, and for good reason. It produces a rich, deep tone with prominent low end and warm mids — great for strumming chords, playing folk and country patterns, or just filling a room with sound. The FA-125 carries that tradition forward in a full-size body that doesn't feel oversized or awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is laminated spruce, a tonewood known for a balanced, clear response across the frequency range. The back and sides are laminated basswood. The all-laminate construction makes this guitar resistant to cracking from temperature and humidity changes — a real practical advantage for players who aren't yet storing their gear in controlled environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss sunburst finish is clean and classic, with that familiar two-tone fade that's been a hallmark of acoustic guitar aesthetics for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNato Neck and Walnut Fingerboard — Easy to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FA-125 uses a nato neck — a tonewood with a warm, lively character and a smooth playing feel. The neck is finished in gloss urethane, keeping things comfortable during longer practice sessions. With a 25.3\" scale length and a nut width of 1.69\" (43mm), the string spacing is approachable without feeling cramped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut fingerboard has 20 frets with white dot position inlays, giving you clear visual reference points as you're building muscle memory. The 11.81\" fingerboard radius keeps the profile fairly flat and forgiving — great for players still working on their chord shapes. A matching walnut bridge rounds out the lower end of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp top, you get a modern Fender 3+3 headstock with die-cast sealed chrome tuners — they hold tune reliably and give the guitar a polished, finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFender's Viking Bridge and Signature Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the small-but-notable details on the FA-125 is the Viking bridge, a design element Fender uses across its acoustic lineup. It provides stable string anchoring and effective vibration transfer from string to body. Paired with the walnut bridge and a crème plastic nut, the setup is functional and consistent right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1-ply black pickguard keeps the top protected below the soundhole, and the FA Series concentric ring rosette adds a clean decorative touch. The hardware is finished in chrome throughout. These aren't flashy appointments, but they're well-matched and give the guitar a cohesive, purposeful look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dreadnought — full-size with prominent low-end response and warm mids\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated spruce — balanced, clear response with good projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated basswood — durable all-laminate construction throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nato set-neck with gloss urethane finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut with white dot inlays, 11.81\" radius, 20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.3\" (643mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.69\" (43mm) crème plastic nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut Viking-style bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast sealed, chrome hardware finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss sunburst body finish with 1-ply black pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA-125 Dreadnought, Walnut Fingerboard, Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0971210732\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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