Experience authentic Fender acoustic performance with the California Standard Monterey E. Inspired by a legacy of innovation and artistry, this orchestra-style guitar delivers a detailed, balanced tone that’s ideal for soloists, students, and creative performers. Built with durable all-laminate construction, the Monterey E features a sapele top, back, and sides paired with a 25.5-inch scale okoume neck and a smooth walnut fingerboard. Its 'C'-shaped neck profile ensures comfortable playability, while the onboard Fender electronics with a built-in digital tuner make it easy to achieve perfect sound on stage or in the studio.Orchestra Body ShapeThe mid-size orchestra body provides a comfortable feel and a balanced tone with clear highs, warm mids, and smooth bass response. It’s ideal for both fingerstyle players and strummers.All-Laminate ConstructionCrafted with a sapele top, back, and sides, this durable construction delivers consistent tone and resilience against temperature and humidity changes, perfect for everyday play or travel.Sapele Top, Back, and SidesSapele wood offers a warm, full-bodied sound similar to mahogany, enhancing projection and tonal richness with a touch of natural brightness.Slim 'C'-Shaped Okoume NeckThe smooth okoume neck with a comfortable 'C' profile fits naturally in your hand, reducing fatigue and allowing effortless chord transitions and soloing.Walnut Fingerboard and BridgeWalnut provides a natural, earthy tone with smooth playability, complementing the guitar’s warm sound while adding durability and beauty.Onboard Fender Electronics with Built-in TunerEasily plug in for live performance or recording with high-quality onboard electronics. The built-in digital tuner ensures quick and accurate tuning anytime, anywhere.Gloss Polyurethane FinishA sleek, durable gloss finish not only enhances the guitar’s natural beauty but also protects it from everyday wear.Ivory Pickguard and BindingThe 1-ply ivory pickguard and body binding add a refined, classic look while protecting the top from pick scratches.Die-Cast Sealed Tuning MachinesChrome die-cast tuners offer smooth tuning adjustments and solid tuning stability for reliable performance.Micarta Nut (1.6875-Inch Width)A precisely cut micarta nut enhances sustain, tone, and tuning accuracy while maintaining comfortable string spacing.Phosphor Bronze Strings (.011–.052)Factory-fitted with light-gauge phosphor bronze strings that deliver bright, expressive tones with comfortable playability.Dual-Action Truss RodEasily adjust neck relief for optimal playability and string action, ensuring long-term performance stability.Modern Viking BridgeThe contemporary bridge design enhances string-to-body transfer, improving sustain and tonal balance.