Fender's California Cool, in a Color You Won't Forget
There's something about a guitar that makes you want to pick it up before you even plug it in — and the Fender Redondo Player in Lake Placid Blue is exactly that guitar. That gloss metallic finish pays homage to the classic Fender electric colors of the 1960s, while the tortoise pickguard and aged white binding tie the whole look together into something genuinely striking. It's a head-turner, no question. But looks are just the opening act.
Part of Fender's California Player series, the Redondo brings an acoustic-electric platform built around the brand's proprietary slope-shouldered body shape — a design first introduced in 1968 that delivers a wide, open sound with good projection. Whether you're playing around a campfire or running a signal through the PA at an open mic, this guitar pulls its weight in both settings.
If you've spent most of your playing time on electric guitars, this one will feel surprisingly familiar in your hands. The slim "C"-profile nato neck and 25.6" scale length translate well from the electric world into the acoustic space, making it a comfortable bridge between the two.
A Solid Top That Earns Its Keep
The Redondo Player is built around a solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing — the "scalloped" part matters, because it removes mass from the braces without sacrificing strength, letting the top vibrate more freely and respond more dynamically to how hard or soft you pick. The back and sides are laminated Sapele, which is a practical choice at this price point and holds up well to humidity changes that can stress all-solid instruments.
The overall voice leans toward full and punchy — the Redondo body shape emphasizes low-end presence and mid-range clarity in a way that cuts through in live settings. Pair that with the naturally warm character of Sitka spruce, and you get a guitar that sounds bigger than you'd expect from something this playable.
Electronics That Stay Out of the Way
The onboard Fishman Flex preamp system handles amplified duties with a no-fuss approach. The controls are integrated cleanly into the body so they don't interrupt the guitar's visual flow, and the system reproduces the guitar's natural acoustic voice faithfully when plugged in — no dramatic tone coloring, no fighting with feedback at moderate volumes.
The Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle are worth calling out specifically: NuBone is denser and more consistent than synthetic bone substitutes, which helps with sustain and harmonic clarity across all six strings. These are small details that genuinely add up in day-to-day playability.
Hardware and Playability Details
The walnut fingerboard sits at a 15.75" radius — flatter than a vintage Fender radius, which means chord playing stays comfortable without the strings fretting out when you push them. Twenty frets, white dot inlays, and a 1.69" nut width round out the spec. Vintage-style nickel tuning machines keep the aesthetic consistent and provide smooth, stable tuning. The satin top finish keeps things from feeling too formal — it's a guitar that invites you to actually play it.
Product Features:
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Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce with scalloped X-bracing and satin finish
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Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele with aged white binding
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Body Shape: Fender Redondo slope-shouldered dreadnought with cutaway
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Neck: Nato, slim "C" profile, satin urethane finish
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Fingerboard: Walnut, 15.75" radius, white dot inlays, 20 frets
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Scale Length / Nut Width: 25.6" scale / 1.69" nut (Graph Tech NuBone)
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Electronics: Fishman Flex preamp system with volume, tone, and phase controls
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Tuners: Vintage-style nickel tuning machines
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Pickguard: Tortoise
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Finish: Lake Placid Blue gloss metallic
Brand: Fender
Model: Redondo Player
SKU: 0970713502
Condition: New
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