Fender CD-140SCE Nat
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CD-140SCE Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
404787
Brand:
Fender
Model:
CD-140SCE Nat
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CD-140SCE Nat is a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a dreadnought with amplified capabilities. The solid top really shines, offering a surprisingly mature sound for its price point. It's a workhorse guitar – great for strumming, fingerpicking, and even small gigs.
Product Description
- Fender CD-140SCE Nat
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Back and sides: Ovangkol
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 frets
- Chrome hardware
- Pickup: Fishman CD-1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Fishman CD-1 electronics offer a surprisingly clean and usable amplified sound.
- • Ovangkol back and sides provide a warm, focused low-end and sustain.
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable playability and a balanced feel.
CONS
- • Ovangkol can sometimes sound a bit 'boxy' compared to rosewood, lacking complexity.
- • The included case is fairly basic – a hardshell would be a worthwhile upgrade.
- • Walnut fingerboard may feel slightly harder than rosewood for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Ovangkol
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman CD-1 with Tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fishman CD-1 is decent for basic amplification; it’s clear, but lacks the tonal shaping of higher-end systems. Expect a clean, straightforward signal, suitable for simple setups.
The neck has a standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable. The 43mm nut width may feel a little wider than some modern guitars, but most players will find it manageable.
The solid spruce top gives it an edge over many guitars with laminate tops in the same price bracket; it’s more responsive and has a richer tone overall.
