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Exploring the California Player Series | Fender Acoustics | Fender

Exploring the California Player Series | Fender Acoustics | Fender

Description
Bold and brash, the chest-thumping sound of Fender's big-bodied California Series Redondo Player acoustic-electric was designed to inspire you from the moment you pick it up. The exclusive slope-shouldered Redondo body shape has a rich, commanding voice that fills any room. The gloss metallic top, back and sides, as well as a matching painted 6-in-line headstock and creme binding, give it a shot of electrifying attitude. Dynamic, unique and unconventional—like today’s guitarists—the Redondo Player refuses to be bound by the past.

The same no-compromise attitude that gives the Redondo Player its uniquely killer vibe extends to every aspect of its construction. It features optimized bracing for reduced mass and superior resonance, a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for greater sustain, and a Fishman preamp system (with bass, treble, volume control and tuner) that makes it easy to plug in without sacrificing the guitar’s natural sound. The lightweight mahogany neck features a comfortable, easy-to-play, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile suitable for any playing style and its laurel fingerboard and bridge further augment its vibrant tone.

With superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakably Fender vibe, the Redondo Player is an inspiring instrument that was made for self-expression.

Case sold separately.

Fender California Redondo Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar Slate Satin
Fender California Redondo Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar Slate Satin
Fender California Redondo Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar Slate Satin
Features
  • 2-ring B/W/B rosette
  • 15.75 in. fingerboard radius
  • Aged white binding
  • Dot position inlays
  • Modern Viking bridge
  • 3-ply gold pickguard
  • Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge) strings
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.

Specs
Body
  • Body type: Square shoulder dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X 
  • Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim C
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.6 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band 
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes 
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Sealed nickel
  • Bridge: Modern Viking
  • Saddle and nut: Graph Tech NuBone 
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: Info not available
  • Country of origin: China
Reviews

4.26

19 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Beautiful guitar
Good for a beginner.
She's a looker, but left me wanting more tonally.
She's a looker, but left me wanting more tonally.
Love This Guitar!!
Great intermediate guitar
Awesome Fender Acoustic!
Exactly what I needed, except a faulty nut
Quality sound. Well built.
Quality sound. Well built.

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Love This Guitar!!

So now that I've had this guitar for a little while I've got to say I really love it and can't believe how nice it is for under $450 list price. Though if I didn't know the price I would just think it's a great guitar period! Solid spruce top, layered mahogany back and sides, cutaway, incredibly comfortable neck profile, mahogany neck with a walnut fingerboard, Fishman CD-1 pickup, sounds great acoustically as well as through my Fishman Loudbox Mini amp, and to me it's just beautiful on top of that (love the sunburst!!). It's been a great addition to my guitar family! By the time I bought the hard shell case and the 3 year warranty it was just over $650 after TN sales tax... still all of that combined it's still a great deal for a guitar I thoroughly enjoy playing!!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

She's a looker, but left me wanting more tonally.

I WANTED to love this guitar SO MUCH! It was absolutely stunning. A beautiful guitar! I had the metallic lime finish, that's no longer available. Unfortunately, it just sounded flat.. Sorta dead sounding. I kept it for a while, hoping it would "break in", or at least grow on me. I would reccomended a $150 Yamaha F335 over this, for sound. I have the Yamaha for a cheap beater guitar, can't be beat, dollar for dollar. This Fender has the looks, though! And I loved the painted Stratocaster inspired headstock! Fender DOES deliver a good product, for such a low dollar amount!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing17
  2. Jamming16
  3. Small Venues9
  4. Recording8
  5. School Bands3
Cons
  1. Flat Sound2
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Plays well after initial setup.1
  4. Poor Quality1
  5. Fret levelling file marks on every fret1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice7
  3. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Fun To Play17
  2. Good Feel17
  3. Stays In Tune13
  4. Good Audio9
  5. Consistent8

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Fun guitar.

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTyson

    fromDavenport,IA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This guitar was purchased largely to practice with. It was delivered in good shape, but required an initial setup to correct some string buzz.

  • Beautiful guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromAlbertville Al

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love the look slim neck, makes it easy to do barre cords and love the warm sound all around my favorite acoustic guitar that I have

  • Good for a beginner.

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byTucker

    fromVancouver WA

    It's a pretty good guitar for a beginner or if you're looking for a guitar you don't want to worry about getting beat up. But if you're looking for great tone quality it might not be your cup of tea.

  • Nice guitar

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byTim

    fromWA

    This Fender guitar is awesome. Out of the box it is almost perfectly set up. The intonation is off just by a little bit and only with 2 or 3 strings. The sound seems a little washed while playing chords, but single notes are loud and clear. All the frets have edge treatment, nice and smooth. The synthetic bone used for the nut and bridge are way better than plastic, allowing for a long sustain. The guitar could use better tuning keys, but the guitar stays in tune good enough. Over all my guitar was built well, and I'm glad it sounds good, too. I would recommend this guitar for all beginner guitar players because of the sound quality, and anyone else who don't have the money for their dream guitar.

  • nice guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBlake

    fromTacoma WA

    Very happy with guitar looks beautiful great quality of workmanship and good tone also good customer service from Guitar Center would recommend this guitar

  • She's a looker, but left me wanting more tonally.

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byNik C.

    fromFlagstaff, AZ

    I WANTED to love this guitar SO MUCH! It was absolutely stunning. A beautiful guitar! I had the metallic lime finish, that's no longer available. Unfortunately, it just sounded flat.. Sorta dead sounding. I kept it for a while, hoping it would "break in", or at least grow on me. I would reccomended a $150 Yamaha F335 over this, for sound. I have the Yamaha for a cheap beater guitar, can't be beat, dollar for dollar. This Fender has the looks, though! And I loved the painted Stratocaster inspired headstock! Fender DOES deliver a good product, for such a low dollar amount!

Q&A

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

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRob

    fromLas Vegas

    Does the Fishman preamp on this guitar require some type of battery, and if so, what type?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does. It requires a 9V.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKerrick

    fromCharleston, wv

    Hello, What type of tuning machine heads are these? Where can I find replacement tuning machine heads?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    These are Fender's own heads. Please give us a call and we’ll help you pick something out – 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromJanesville wi

    What would you recommend for a hard shell case for the Fender California Redondo

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be compatible with any standard dreadnought case or gig bag.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKristina

    fromRound Rock, TX

    Does the Redondo have a slim body like the newporter?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. This has a standard Dreadnought shaped body.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJaime

    fromCA

    What kind of gig bag would this fit in?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will fit in any standard size acoustic gig bag

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byNik

    fromNorthern Arizona

    What is the best fitting case for this guitar? I know that it's a Dreadnought, and I ordered the Musicians Gear Tweed Dreadnought case, but read reviews about poor form EMT with other guitars in those cases. Does Fender actually recommend a case that fits this guitar particularly well? Thanks much!!!

    Open Reply - Gear Specialist
    We have many cases to choose from. One option would be: On-Stage Acoustic Guitar Case

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byKmag

    fromDuchess, Alberta, Canada

    I was wondering if this guitar comes in lefty? If not will it be coming out in a left handed model? Thanks !

    Open Reply -
    Unfortunately this model does not come with a left handed version. We recommend the following: Fender Classic Design Series CD-60SCE Cutaway Dreadnought Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural