Ten New Fender Acoustic Guitars!

Fender has released a slew of new acoustic guitars.  Check out an overview below! (In no particular order)

1. Fender Avril Lavigne Newporter

 Based on Canadian Musician Avril Lavgine's signature Squier Tele, Fender has released an acoustic that is just as unique.  Along with the punk-pop charm the songstress is known for, this concert sized guitar has all the distinct features you could hope for.  It has an all-black finish, binding and tuners, a special designed 'star' rossette, 12-th fret skull and crossbones inlay and Lavigne's signature Tele headstock.

• Body Shape: Concert
• Body Top: Laminated Mahogany
• Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
• Body Binding: Black
• Rosette: Avril Lavigne Stars
• Headstock: Telecaster®
• Neck: Mahogany, Vintage "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 19
• Scale Length: 23.3" (592 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.69” (42.9 mm)
• String Nut: Graphtech® NuBone™
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Black Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood-Based Vintage-Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with
• Compensated Graphtech® Nubone™ Saddle
• Hardware: Black Chrome and Chrome
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

2. Fender CD-140S All Mahogany

Fender's best selling acoustic is now available with all-mahogany construction.  For those who like a sweet mellow sound, this is the guitar for you.  Other features include multiple black/white body binding complemented by an elegant tortoiseshell pickguard and mother-of-pearl rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle and aged white with black dot bridge pins, 20- fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, dual-action truss rod, and die-cast tuners. 

 Series: Dreadnought
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Bracing: Scalloped X
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

3. Fender CD-140SCE, All Mahogany

Fender's CD-140SCE dreadnought cutaway acoustic is now available with all-mahogany construction, including the solid top with scalloped “X” bracing.  Other features include multiple black/ white body binding complemented by an elegant tortoiseshell pickguard and mother-ofpearl rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle and aged white with black-dot bridge pins, 20- fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, dual-action truss rod, die-cast tuners and Fishman® Presys™ pickup system with onboard preamp, tuner, tone controls and low battery indicator light.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid,
• Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and
  Tuner
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

4. Fender CF-60, Folk

Ideal for beginners and flatpickers, Fender’s CF-60 folk-size acoustic is a slightly smaller adaptation of our top-selling CD-60 dreadnought that offers wonderful tone and playability. Features include a spruce top with scalloped “X" bracing, mahogany back and sides, black body and neck binding, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, white pearloid acrylic rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle, white with black-dot bridge pins, dual-action truss rod, and die-cast tuners.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Folk
• Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped "X"
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

5. Fender CF-60CE, Folk

Ideal for beginners and flatpickers, Fender’s CF-60 folk-size cutaway acoustic is a slightly smaller adaptation of our top-selling CD-60 dreadnought that offers wonderful tone and playability. Features include a spruce top with scalloped “X” bracing, mahogany back and sides, black body and neck binding, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with small 3 mm dot inlays, white pearloid acrylic rosette design, rosewood bridge with compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ saddle, white with black-dot bridge pins, dual-action truss rod, die-cast tuners and Fender/Fishman® Isys III™ preamp system with under-saddle piezo pickup, chromatic tuner and tone controls.

• Series: Classic Design
• Body Shape: Folk
• Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut (Material/Width): Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Controls: Built In Chromatic Tuner, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Special Electronics: Fender®/Fishman® Isys III System with Active On-Board Pre-Ampand Tuner
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® NuBone™ Saddle
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)

6. Fender Jimmy Stafford Nohea Ukulele

Fender’s Jimmy Stafford Signature Nohea Ukulele is based on the Train guitarist’s customized Ukulele Nohea model, as heard on 2009 hit “Hey, Soul Sister.” It’s a real stunner, too, with a gorgeous all-koa body, abalone acrylic rosette and binding, and a rich Transparent Black gloss finish.  Other features include scalloped fan bracing, 17” scale, “U”-shaped mahogany neck with aged white binding and Telecaster® headstock, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard with abalone acrylic dot inlays, rosewood bridge and Fishman® Sonitone™ soundhole pickup system with volume and tone controls.

• Series: Artist Design
• Body Shape: Tenor Ukulele
• Body: Laminated Koa Top, Back and Sides
• Neck: Mahogany, "U" Shape
• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.38" (35 mm)
• Frets: 19
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 17" (432 mm)
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle
• Hardware: Nickel
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Tenor Wound C

7. Fender Kingman™ Jumbo SCE Limited Edition

Large in size, volume and vibe, the Kingman™ JumboSCE cutaway acoustic really cuts through the mix. Its
sweet-sounding solid-spruce top produces loud, booming bass and nice even tone, with a laminated mahogany back and sides that contribute pleasingly mellow warmth. The elegant Natural finish and maple Stratocaster neck with comfortable “C”-shaped profile create a classic look that evokes Fender’s great sun and- fun acoustics of the 1960s.

• Series: California
• Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X
• Headstock: Standard Stratocaster®
• Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Binding: Multiple Aged White/Black
• String Nut: Bone, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Hardware: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Bridge: Rosewood Based Vintage Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with
• Compensated Bone Saddle
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid,
• Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

8. Fender Sonoran™ SCE Wildwood IV

Reminscent of the Wildwood models from the '60s, we've taken the best and most exotic woods to create a truly unique looking, sounding and playing instrument.  The Sonoran™SCE Wildwood IV has a solid spruce top for balanced and superior tonal quality and we've matched it with either exotic Purple Heart or Dao back and sides. The purple heart wood has striking and elegant looks with an extended dynamic range while the Dao wood has a groovy tropical look with balanced tones. Other features include maple Strat® headstock and "C" shape neck, Fishman® Presys with built-in tuner, 3-ply gold pickguard, rosewood fingerboard, and bone nut and saddle.

• Series: California
• Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Purple Heart Back and Sides
• (0968622021) or Laminated Dao Back and Sides (0968620021)Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X
• Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Headstock: Standard Stratocaster®
• String Nut: Bone, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: Dot
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: Rosewood Based Vintage Style Fender® "Viking" Bridge with Compensated Bone Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Aged White
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 80/20 Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Presys™ Pickup System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

9. Fender Ukulele '52

Leave it to Fender to fashion a great-sounding ukulele in the familiar form of the Telecaster. The Ukulele ’52 features the unmistakable body and headstock shape of Fender’s first famous electric guitar, with a finely crafted spruce top and mahogany back and sides for rich South Seas tone. Other features include tone-bar bracing, a threepiece mahogany neck, aged body and fingerboard binding, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, satin neck and body finish, Aquila strings, and Fishman® KULA pickup/preamp system with volume and tone controls and onboard tuner.

• Series: Folk Music Instruments
• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Neck: Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1.38" (35 mm)
• Frets: 19
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 15.1" or (384 mm)
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle
• Hardware: Nickel
• Controls: Built-In Chromatic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble
• Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Concert C
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Special Electronics: Fishman® KULA Preamp with Built-in Tuner
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Body Top: Laminated Spruce
• Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany

10. Fender Vince Ray Spook Show T-Bucket™

Fender and acclaimed hot rod artist Vince Ray are at it again for yet another deranged custom collaboration. The Vince Ray Spook Show T-Bucket acoustic puts the “dread” in “dreadnought,” with dazzling over-the-big-top graphics that evoke the creep-tastic circus sideshows of yesteryear.

Under the hood it’s a genuine Fender T-Bucket that sounds as bold as it looks. Features include a cutaway for easy access to the upper reaches of the 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, spruce top with quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing for balanced tone, mahogany back and sides for mellow midrange, mahogany neck with comfortable “C”-shaped profile, pinstriped Fender “F” inlay at 12th fret, rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, and Fishman® Isys III pickup/ preamp system with on/off switch, three-band EQ and
chromatic tuner.

• Series: Hot Rod Design
• Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Body Material: Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss UrethaneBracing: Scalloped Quartersawn Spruce X Bracing
• Headstock: Traditional Fender®
• Neck: Mahogany, "C" Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• String Nut: Graphtech® NuBone™, 1.69" (42.9 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 11.81" (300 mm) Radius
• Frets: 20
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graphtech® Nubone™ Saddle
• Strings: Fender® 60L, Phosphor Bronze, (.012-.052 Gauges)
• Controls: Built-In Chromatic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

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