Fender CN-140SCE Thinline Black

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Fender CN-140SCE Thinline Black

Fender

CN-140SCE Thinline Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 468517
Brand: Fender
Model: CN-140SCE Thinline Black
Price: $383.90

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The Fender CN-140SCE is a great entry point into amplified classical playing. The solid top gives it a pleasing warmth, and the Fishman pickup is surprisingly good for the price. It’s perfect for students or gigging musicians who want a versatile, comfortable classical with amplified capabilities.

Product Description

  • Fender CN-140SCE Thinline Black
  • Classical Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Thinline with cutaway
  • Top: Solid cedar
  • Back and sides: Ovangkol laminated
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale length: 643 mm
  • 18 Frets
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Pickup: Fishman Classic Design electronics
  • Strings: Fender 100 Classic (Art.#241736#)
  • Colour: Black high gloss
  • Includes case
  • Matching Feedback Buster: Art.#274336# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid cedar top delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for classical and fingerstyle.
  • • Fishman Classic Design pickup provides amplified sound with natural acoustic character.
  • • Ovangkol back and sides add projection and a touch of brightness to the overall tone.
  • • Mahogany neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain.
CONS
  • • Laminated back and sides limit the guitar's potential for complex overtones.
  • • The thinner body, while comfortable, slightly reduces acoustic volume compared to traditional classicals.
  • • Walnut fingerboard might feel a bit harder than rosewood for some players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Cedar
Back & Sides Ovangkol Laminated
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 18
Nut Width 43 mm
Weight 1.75 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s respectable, but lacks the nuance and dynamic range of more expensive models; it's best suited for simpler arrangements and practice.
Yes, the construction is solid; the thinner profile makes it lighter and easier to manage, though a quality gig bag is still recommended.
It helps mitigate feedback at moderate volumes, particularly on stage, but it's not a complete solution; proper gain staging is still essential.

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