The Fender California Deluxe Redondo Jr. E packs full-bodied acoustic character and modern live versatility into a compact, highly portable frame. Built for musicians who need a travel-friendly instrument that does not compromise on acoustic voice, this junior-sized dreadnought provides an approachable feel and comfortable layout that is ideal for songwriting sessions, intimate rehearsals, and stage performances alike.
Solid Sitka Spruce Top for Dynamic Projection
Despite its scaled-down physical footprint, this instrument delivers excellent natural projection and clarity thanks to its premium solid Sitka spruce top. This choice of soundboard provides an incredibly responsive, articulate top end and a wide dynamic range that reacts instantly to light fingerpicking or heavy strumming. To enhance this projection, the top is supported by internal scalloped X-bracing to maximize soundboard vibration, while laminated mahogany back and sides add essential warmth and a punchy mid-range focus to the balanced tonal signature.
Short-Scale Neck with Great Playability
Engineered for relaxed playability, the mahogany neck features a shortened 24" (61 cm) scale length that lowers overall string tension for softer, easier fretting. It is carved into Fender's familiar slim "C" shape profile and treated with a smooth satin urethane finish, allowing the hand to glide effortlessly across the entire neck. The neck is topped with a smooth walnut fingerboard boasting a comfortable 12" (30.5 cm) radius and a 43 mm nut width.
Integrated Fishman Electronics for Stage-Ready Voice
Equipped with an onboard Fishman CD-1 preamp system, you can easily amplify this guitar to live venue amplification. The preamp module accurately preserves the guitar's natural acoustic resonance and dynamic touch, feeding a low-noise, high-fidelity signal direct to a PA system or acoustic amplifier. The preamp hosts controls for volume, bass, and treble, along with a phase switch to counter unwanted low-end feedback, the system is complete with an onboard electronic tuner for quick, silent pitch adjustments on the fly.
Fender California Deluxe Redondo Jr. E Specifications
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top — Yields high acoustic volume, bright treble clarity, and an articulate dynamic response.
- Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides — Supplies structural stability and a warm, woody acoustic foundation.
- Junior Redondo Body Shape — A compact, scaled-down dreadnought configuration offering enhanced comfort and travel mobility.
- Scalloped X-Bracing — Maximises top wood flexibility to provide deep resonance and punchy projection.
- Fishman CD-1 Preamp System — Ensures a clean, reliable amplified signal suitable for live stage setups and direct recording interfaces.
- Onboard Electronic Tuner — Delivers quick and reliable pitch tracking without the need for external hardware pedals.
- Mahogany Neck — Features an electric-inspired slim "C" shape for a fast, intuitive fretting-hand feel.
- Satin Urethane Neck Finish — Provides a smooth, non-sticky texture for fluid movement across the frets.
- Walnut Fingerboard — Offers a durable, naturally resonant playing surface with balanced response.
- 24" (61 cm) Scale Length — Shorter scale reduces string tension for comfortable string bending and easy transport.
- 12" (30.5 cm) Fingerboard Radius — Balancing curvature for comfortable chord work and clean single-note lines.
- 43 mm Nut Width — Standard spacing that gives a familiar acoustic string layout under the fingers.
- Micarta Nut and Saddle — Enhances string-to-body energy transfer to maximise string definition and sustain.
- Sealed Die-Cast Tuners with Split Shafts — Vintage-styled keys that hold stable pitch and enable rapid, secure string changes.
Fender California Deluxe Redondo Jr. E earns its place as an adaptable, highly dependable travel asset and performance tool, successfully combining premium solid-top acoustic projection with proven stage electronics. It stands as an excellent asset for performing musicians who want maximum acoustic resonance in a highly manageable physical size.