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Frets

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We check and properly profile the playing surface of the frets and then make sure the fret ends are finished off properly. The fret is then polished to ensure smooth string bending.

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Then it's on to the truss rod. This metal rod differs from guitar to guitar (some guitars such as classical guitars don't usually have a truss rod!) and basically controls the "relief" or curve of the neck. Not enough relief and your strings won't have enough clearance over the other frets when playing. Too much relief and you'll have a high action which gets worse as you go up the neck.

The heavier the strings then the more the truss rod needs to work. Proper adjustment in the workshop means that the action will be just right for the strings fitted to your guitar.

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Tiny adjustments are made to each string where applicable to adjust its length and ensure that the intonation is set just right.

Overall Action

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Fender California Deluxe Monterey E Mahogany Electro Acoustic Guitar - Natural

Fender California Deluxe Monterey E Mahogany Electro Acoustic Guitar - Natural

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Description

The Fender California Deluxe Monterey E Mahogany electro-acoustic guitar brings a warm, earthy acoustic character and comfortable, mid-sized playability. Striking an exceptional balance between retro-inspired design and modern performance features, this electro-acoustic guitar provides a focused midrange voice that is beautifully optimized for tracking in the studio, writing at home, or delivering clear acoustic sets on stage.

Solid Mahogany Top and Rich Midrange Focus

Built with a solid mahogany top, this model delivers an intimate acoustic voice characterized by smooth highs, an organic warmth, and an emphasis on fundamental midrange clarity. Unlike traditional spruce-topped instruments that prioritize high-end sparkle, the all-mahogany soundboard produces a rounded, punchy response that develops deeper harmonic complexity as the wood ages. Supported by premium laminate mahogany back and sides, the entire acoustic chamber acts as a unified tonal foundation, making it highly relevant for fingerstyle arrangements and vocal accompaniment where dense low-end mush needs to be avoided.

Folk-Style Comfort and Electric-Inspired Playability

The Monterey features a compact Orchestra/Auditorium body shape, offering an ergonomic alternative to large, cumbersome dreadnoughts during extended playing sessions. Playability is elevated by a mahogany neck shaped to a slim "C" profile, mirroring the fast, fluid feel of Fender's classic electric models to encourage seamless fretboard movement. The neck is paired with a smooth satin urethane finish, a 12" (30.5 cm) radius walnut fingerboard with vintage-style frets, and a standard 25.5" (64.8 cm) scale length that maintains a familiar, reassuring string tension under the fingers.

Fishman Electronics

When it is time to plug into a venue PA system or acoustic amplifier, the onboard Fishman CD-1 preamp system faithfully amplifies this natural woody resonance, offering intuitive top-mounted volume, bass, and treble controls alongside a phase switch to eliminate unwanted stage feedback.

Solid Tuning

Every structural appointment on this model is chosen to support rock-solid tuning consistency and uniform string-to-body response across long sets. A Micarta nut and matching saddle optimize the vibration transfer from the factory-fitted phosphor bronze strings directly into the guitar bridge, maximizing natural sustain. Up at the classic headstock layout, modern sealed die-cast tuning keys utilize split shafts to lock your tuning in place while drastically simplifying restringing tasks.

Fender California Deluxe Monterey E Mahogany Specifications

Solid Mahogany Top — Generates an earthy tone with a rich, natural midrange focus that matures beautifully over time.
Orchestra/Auditorium Body Shape — Compact folk-style dimensions provide superb seating comfort and controlled acoustic projection.
Fishman CD-1 Preamp — Stage-ready electronics with volume, bass, and treble controls for accurate acoustic amplification.
Integrated Electronic Tuner — Low-profile onboard layout ensures quick, discrete tuning validation between songs.
Slim "C" Mahogany Neck — Accessible, electric-inspired profile treated with a smooth satin urethane finish for fluid playability.
Scalloped X-Bracing — Decreases soundboard rigidity to expand the guitar's dynamic response and touch sensitivity.
Scale Length — 25.5" (64.8 cm) standard scale provides familiar string tension and crisp acoustic articulation.
Nut Width — 43 mm (1.6875") nut width ensures precise string spacing across the lower frets.
Walnut Fingerboard — 12" (30.5 cm) radius board balances comfort for open chording and single-note lines.
Micarta Nut & Saddle — Maximizes string vibration transfer across the bridge and nut for improved sustain.
Sealed Split-Shaft Tuners — Delivers excellent tuning reliability while ensuring quick, clean string replacements.

The Fender California Deluxe Monterey E Mahogany earns its place as a dependable choice for gigging singer-songwriters and acoustic ensembles. Its combination of an electric-style neck profile and an approachable, mid-sized body shape offers an incredibly inviting performance layout, while the solid mahogany top engineering and integrated Fishman preamp ensure your acoustic character sounds focused, warm, and professional in any musical environment.

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