The Fender California Deluxe Redondo Mahogany delivers a rich, earthy acoustic tone wrapped up in a classic full-sized dreadnought body shape. Thanks to its construction, this acoustic delivers warmth, a powerful mid-range focus, and room-filling acoustic volume, making it an inspiring tool for songwriting, rehearsals and acoustic jam sessions.
Solid Mahogany Top for Mid-Range Richness
The tonal heart of this instrument is its solid mahogany top, a choice configuration that yields smooth high frequencies and an organic, rounded acoustic character with a strong mid presence. Supported internally by custom-voiced scalloped X-bracing, the soundboard vibrates with absolute freedom, unlocking superior low-end potential and heightened responsiveness. Paired with stable laminated mahogany back and sides, the framework ensures excellent structural durability against changing room environments while adding harmonic complexity and a woody, deep resonance to every strum.
Great Playability
Married to the body is a mahogany neck that features a great playing, ergonomic slim "C" shape profile. The neck is treated with a fast satin urethane finish to prevent friction, allowing the hand to sweep cleanly up and down the register. Topped with a smooth walnut fingerboard, the layout incorporates a contemporary 12" (30.5 cm) radius, a standard 25.5" (64.8 cm) scale length for crisp note definition, and a 43 mm nut width that leaves generous room for accurate chord fingering near the first position.
Reliable Performance Hardware with Fender Identity
This dreadnought breaks from traditional acoustic styling by incorporating a signature 6-in-line headstock, a design choice directly inspired by Fender's electric heritage that ensures equal string tension across the upper register. Tuning stability is anchored by a set of sealed die-cast split-shaft tuning machines, which lock pitch securely over prolonged sets and enable quick string replacement. A premium Micarta nut and matching saddle optimize energy transmission from the strings to the top timber, maximizing natural sustain and overall note separation.
Fender California Deluxe Redondo Mahogany Specifications
- Solid Mahogany Top — Generates an earthy, warm voice with full midrange prominence and rounded high frequencies.
- Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides — Enhances structural stability against humidity changes while cementing tonal warmth.
- Redondo Dreadnought Body Shape — Delivers commanding acoustic presence, excellent bass development, and high output volume.
- Scalloped X-Bracing — Maximises top wood flexibility to provide a responsive, open acoustic voice.
- Mahogany Neck — Features a comfortable, slim "C" shape profile that lowers fretting hand fatigue.
- Satin Urethane Neck Finish — Provides a smooth, non-sticky back surface for fluid chord transitions.
- Walnut Fingerboard — Offers a durable, resonant playing surface equipped with 20 vintage-style frets.
- 25.5" (64.8 cm) Scale Length — Delivers standard acoustic string tension and strong, defined projection.
- 12" (30.5 cm) Fingerboard Radius — Balancing curvature for comfortable chord execution and smooth single-note lines.
- 43 mm Nut Width — Standard acoustic spacing allowing precise fingering and comfortable note separation.
- Micarta Nut and Saddle — Promotes even string-to-body energy transfer to boost sustain.
- Sealed Die-Cast Tuners with Split Shafts — Vintage-styled keys that hold stable pitch and facilitate rapid, clean string changes.
- Phosphor Bronze Strings (.011-.052) — Factory-fitted strings that produce a full, bright, yet warm balanced voice.
Fender California Deluxe Redondo Mahogany earns its place as a dependable, highly versatile songwriting and performance companion. A perfect match for vocal accompaniment, fingerstyle exploration, or traditional folk and rock rhythm parts, it combines a distinct all-mahogany identity with modern playing comfort.