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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Calling ALL Fender Fans!

Calling ALL Fender Fans!

If you're a Fender enthusiast, you will be happy to know that Fender is due to release new FSR models very soon.  Stay tuned for more information to come through.

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New from Summer NAMM '13: Yamaha APXT2

 

Yamaha’s APXT2 acoustic-electric guitar is a 3/4-size version of their extremely popular APX500II model. Made for smaller hands or tighter situations, the APXT2 is both an excellent beginner’s instrument and a great guitar to grab for your next road trip. There’s an ART-based pickup system built in for when you want to play plugged in, plus an onboard tuner.

Yamaha APXT2 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• 3/4-size version of Yamaha’s popular APX500II acoustic-electric guitar
• The perfect size for beginners and traveling musicians
• ART-based pickup system onboard
• Built-in Yamaha proprietary tuner for quick tuning
• Padded gig bag included

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New Limited Edition Fender Acoustic Guitars

Limited Edition instruments are only available for a short time, which makes it eminently collectible and adds to its investment value.  Fender has released some outstanding acoustics this past year and we have chosen two specifically to feature.  Take a look!

Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters Limited Edition Acoustic-Electric

 

The FENDER^® Sonoran SCE Duane Peters limited edition acoustic-electric guitar is a thinline dreadnought that measures 3" deep. A maple Strat-style neck makes the Sonoran a dream to play., and the solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides provide full-range tone. For performance, built-in Fishman electronics make it great for plugged-in gigs. Skate legend and punk-rock singer Duane Peters designed this limited edition Sonoran SCE with custom graphics and Fishman electronics, and only 500 of these special guitars will be available worldwide! If you want an acoustic-electric guitar that plays fast and smooth and has a distinctive look, you'll love the Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters limited edition!

Great tone and a comfortable body style that begs to be played
The sweet thing about the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters is that you get awesome acoustic tone, without spending a fortune. This is definitely a cool "first guitar" - and also a great choice for any seasoned acoustic player. In the name of tone, the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters has a solid spruce top. It's a very popular acoustic guitar tonewood, because it gives you a round and powerful voice. This is the kind of guitar you'll want to bring into the coffee shop and hit the next open mic. Of course, apart from hearing this one, you'll totally dig playing this one. It has a cutaway body style, so it's easy to play up and down the neck. And speaking of neck, it's got a vintage "C"-shaped neck, so the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters will fit perfectly into your palm.

Built-in pickup system lets you plug it in onstage
Go on and hit the stage with your Sonoran SCE Duane Peters. It's got Fishman's Isys III active onboard preamp system, so you can plug right in and get to playing. On the Isys III's controls, you can take charge of volume, bass, mid, and treble levels.

Cool vibe with a chilled out look
Yes, it's about tone, but it's also about vibe. And the Sonoran SCE Duane Peters definitely has vibe. Lots of it. Check out the headstock on this one - it's the same shape as Fender's iconic Stratocaster^®, so you've got a unique-looking acoustic guitar that's going to draw some looks. Also cool, the custom graphics feature skulls and black and red stripes, capturing the intensity of Duane Peters himself. Like we said, this is one cool guitar.

Fender Sonoran SCE Duane Peters Limited Edition Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Limited edition acoustic-electric guitar with custom graphics - limited run of only 500 worldwide!
• Designed in the style of Duane Peters, singer for Orange County punk rockers U.S. Bombs
• Solid spruce top for classic acoustic tone
• Fender Strat-style neck for fast and smooth playability
• Fishman Isys III pickup system built-in for excellent plugged-in tone

Fender Elvis Presley Kingman Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar

Once upon a time the King of Rock 'n' Roll played a FENDER^® acoustic in a movie called Clambake. The Fender Elvis Kingman acoustic guitar brings that guitar back to life complete with the vintage '60s "Wildwood" finish. You get a rich, full acoustic tone from the solid spruce top on this full-size dreadnought guitar. The classic Fender headstock gives this acoustic a vintage look, and its C-shape neck makes playing a joy. Elegant pearloid block inlays adorn the smooth-playing rosewood fretboard. Evoke the spirit of Elvis at your next beach bash and grab a Fender Elvis Kingman!

Wildwood finish
In the mid-'60s Fender introduced the exotic Wildwood finish. This look was achieved by injecting beechwood trees with a chemical dye years before harvesting them, which stained the grain pattern. This wood was then used to construct various instruments. The Fender Elvis Kingman brings back this finish on the back, sides, and headstock of the guitar.

Great feel and vibe
You'll love the distinct vibe and feel of the Fender Elvis Kingman guitar. Not only does it look and sound good, but the electric-like neck makes it a breeze to play. The solid spruce top give the guitar a rich, full acoustic tone. This is a full-bodied guitar that electric and acoustic players will enjoy and love.

A perfect acoustic for electric players
Electric players will feel right at home with the Elvis Kingman's soft C-shaped neck, 25.3" scale length, and Strat^® guitar headstock. Other features include a new pickguard shape, white pearloid block inlays, scalloped bracing, vintage-inspired Fender "Viking" bridge, Elvis's signature on the headstock, and the cool Wildwood finish.

Fender Elvis Kingman Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Dreadnought body shape
• Solid spruce top
• Wildwood back and sides
• Vintage-style "Viking" bridge
• Maple neck
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Stratocaster headstock
• Elvis signature on headstock

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At A Glance: Five Key Aspects Of An Acoustic Guitar

  

Acoustic Guitars can be as complex as they are elegant.  Although the buying process might first seem overwhelming, we hope this quick guide makes your decision easier to make. 

Body Style and Size

There are three main acoustic shapes: Classic, Dreadnought and Jumbo.  They also come in various sizes, from small travel sizes to larger ones.  Companies usually use these basic shapes and sizes as a jumping point and way to organize their catalog.  So, it all comes down to your comfort and how the guitar feels when you hold it.  This is a great way to streamline your purchase.  Additionally, the body style also affects the guitar's projection and tonal quality.

Neck 

 The size of your hand is the ultimate determent when looking at an acoustic's neck.  Usually, the thickness and width of the neck is dependent on the aforementioned body style and sizes.  Acoustics usually have 12-fret or 14-fret necks.  (The 12 and 14 is not the overall number of frets, its exclusive of the ones on the body).

Intonation

Sometimes you will find that even if a guitar is 'correctly tuned', the notes played don't sound right in relation to each other.  To put it simply, intonation determines how accurate the pitch is as you move up the fretboard on the guitar.  Make sure your guitar is properly intonated before you buy it!

Tonewood

 The type of wood used to craft a guitar is the absolute defining factor on the guitar's sound, apart from your skills that is.  Different woods vibrate and react differently, thereby making their own unique and distinct sounds. Also, tonewood plays a major role on the cost of the guitar, especially if the type of wood is rare.

Tuning Machines 

The type of tuning machines on your acoustic determines how fine tuned the guitar is.  Enclosed machine heads are lower on maintenance as compared to open tuning machines because they resist rust and other corrosives.

 We hope you found this quick overview useful.  Be sure to stay tuned for more in-depth complete guides!

 

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