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The CD-140SCE 12-string dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar expands on its siblings' features with upgraded Fishman Presys electronics, six more strings, rosewood back and sides and the addition of a hardshell case. The single-cutaway dreadnought body and solid spruce top provide robust tone, and the easy-to-play neck is comfortable for all playing styles. Topped off with a tortoiseshell pickguard and rosewood headcap, the CD-140SCE 12-string dreadnought is ready for whatever you throw at it, at home or on the stage.

Top Wood
Spruce is the standard modern tonewood for fashioning the tops of acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments—few woods can beat its strength, brightness and dynamic range, and it responds well to any acoustic playing style, from hard strumming to fast flatpicking to delicate fingerpicking.

Nut and Saddle
Graph Tech string nuts and bridge saddles enhance the sustain, clarity and tonal consistency of an acoustic instrument. Neither too soft nor too brittle, they eliminate troublesome string binding while delivering performance, workability and appearance that easily outdoes other plastics, coming remarkably close to real bone.

Electronics
A Fishman Presys pickup/preamp system adds peerless amplified performance with a variety of onboard controls to your acoustic instrument without compromising its pure, rich and resonant tone. The built-in tuner is conveniently placed right where you can see it, making it easy to keep your intonation right on the money.




Fender CD-140SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Fender CD-140SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Fender CD-140SCE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Single-cutaway dreadnought body style
  • CD Series pearloid rosette
  • Fishman Presys pickup/preamp
  • Solid spruce top with scalloped "X"-bracing
  • 1-ply black neck binding
  • Rosewood back and sides
  • Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
  • Tortoiseshell pickguard
  • Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 bronze strings
  • Includes hardshell case
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Laminated rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Quartersawn scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Easy-to-Play
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.3"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman Ortega
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: GraphTech NuBone
  • Number of strings: 12
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4.8

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Jamming3
  3. School Bands2
  4. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Tinny sound (because of cheap strings)1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Consistent3
  3. Good Feel3
  4. Stays In Tune3
  5. Good Audio2

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • 1st 12 string I bought and loving it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromSummerville, SC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Exactly what I was looking for.

  • good

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMark

    fromlas vegas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    good

  • Great 12 String

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byOscar S

    fromFresno, Ca

    Great guitar. bought it about a month and a half ago, rarely needs tuning and has great sound.

  • Comes with a hardshell case!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRandy Mic

    fromTX

    I bought this for practice so if I damage it I'm not out $$$$. Of course, it doesn't play or sound as good as my Gibson Songwriter Deluxe but for the money, it's a great deal.

  • Not a bad guitar

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byJulio

    fromLufkin

    I was in my local guitar store in need of a 12 string when this one caught my eye. I was hesitant at first but I tried it out and loved the sound. For the price, you wouldn't expect a loud, rich sound but, this guitar so far is full of good surprises!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byRicardo

    fromCleburne, TX

    When will it be back in stock?

    When will it be back in stock?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    ETA is for the end of March.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byLuis556

    fromWinchester, va

    I play Mexican music and what we do is put strings of the same caliber on the guitar some guitars can hold them and some of their bridges lift is this a good option for pairs strings

    I play Mexican music and what we do is put strings of the same caliber on the guitar some guitars can hold them and some of their bridges lift is this a good option for pairs strings

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it isn't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byAlan Trapz

    fromIrrigon, OR

    is the action low on the guitar? im asking because i want to be able to play higher frets easier

    is the action low on the guitar? im asking because i want to be able to play higher frets easier

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    What do you mean by low? What do you play now, as a reference? The action will not be very low at the high frets compared to the low ones.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byangel

    fromLas Vegas nevada

    can I double pair the strings?

    can I double pair the strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Can you put on two sets of strings? No.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJay

    fromundisclosed

    when will there be stock

    when will there be stock

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender CD-140SCE 12-String has an ETA of early March.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDilan

    fromMexico

    when will there be stock?

    when will there be stock?

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    ETA - mid August

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromSanta Rosa California

    Does the Fender CD-140-SCE-12 guitar shines from the body part of the guitar , or is just matte color??

    Does the Fender CD-140-SCE-12 guitar shines from the body part of the guitar , or is just matte color??

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's a gloss finish, not a shiny high gloss but it's not a matte finish either.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromSanta Rosa California

    Whats the condition of the guitar ?? If a order the guitar online and it comes crack or in bad conditions what should I do ? The guitar is the Fender CD-140SCE 12-String I wanna know or make sure that when u sent the guitar is not crack or in bad conditions

    Whats the condition of the guitar ?? If a order the guitar online and it comes crack or in bad conditions what should I do ? The guitar is the Fender CD-140SCE 12-String I wanna know or make sure that when u sent the guitar is not crack or in bad conditions

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The guitar is new.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromundisclosed

    Does the fender CD-140SCE comes with the especial plastic to cover the body of the guitar from the sun or is just the wood ?

    Does the fender CD-140SCE comes with the especial plastic to cover the body of the guitar from the sun or is just the wood ?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is just wood without a plastic cover
    Open Reply - Thomas
    It includes a hardshell case.