Fender CN-140SCE Thinline Natural
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CN-140SCE Thinline Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
468520
Brand:
Fender
Model:
CN-140SCE Thinline Natural
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CN-140SCE is a really solid option for students or players wanting a classical guitar that's comfortable to hold and sounds good plugged in. The thin body makes it surprisingly portable, and the Fishman pickup system is a big plus for gigging. It’s a great balance of affordability and quality for someone starting out or wanting a reliable stage-ready classical.
Product Description
- Fender CN-140SCE Thinline Natural
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Thinline with cutaway
- Top: Solid cedar
- Back and sides: Ovangkol laminated
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Scale length: 643 mm
- 18 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Classic Design electronics
- Strings: Fender 100 Classic (Art.#241736#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Includes case
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Ovangkol back and sides add projection and sustain with a balanced character.
- • Fishman Classic Design pickup system provides a clean amplified sound for performance.
- • Mahogany neck offers comfortable playability and a pleasing warmth to the overall tone.
CONS
- • The thinner body, while comfortable, sacrifices some of the traditional classical guitar resonance.
- • Ovangkol laminate isn't as tonally complex as all-solid wood construction.
- • Nut width of 43 mm might feel cramped for players accustomed to wider necks.
Product Video
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
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a good entry-level system – clear and functional, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of premium pickups.
Yes, you’ll feel a slight reduction in overall resonance and bass response, but the increased comfort often outweighs this for many players.
Experimenting with nylon strings with a slightly higher tension, like a 'hard tension' set, can brighten the tone without sacrificing playability.
