Fender FA-125CE II SB
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Fender
FA-125CE II SB
Product Info
Article Number:
542408
Brand:
Fender
Model:
FA-125CE II SB
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$213.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FA-125CE II SB is a surprisingly capable beginner's dreadnought, offering a decent amplified sound and comfortable playability. The spruce top gives it a bit more sparkle than you'd expect at this price point, and the cutaway helps with higher-register chords. It's a solid choice for students or anyone needing an affordable, all-purpose acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Fender FA-125CE II SB
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- laminated
- Back and sides: Basswood
- laminated
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fretboard radius: 300 mm
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Fender pickup system
- Walnut Viking bridge
- Colour: Sunburst high gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant tone for the price.
- • Cutaway offers comfortable access to higher frets, expanding playing range.
- • Fender pickup system delivers usable amplified tones for practice or small gigs.
- • Walnut Viking bridge enhances sustain and adds a touch of visual elegance.
CONS
- • Basswood back and sides limit the overall tonal complexity and projection.
- • Nato neck, while playable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • High-gloss sunburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Basswood
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fender pickup system
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fender pickup system is functional, but lacks the nuance and clarity of higher-end systems – expect a slightly boxy tone, but it's perfectly usable for practice and basic performance.
The Nato neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which should be comfortable for most, but it’s not particularly thick or thin – it's a middle-of-the-road profile.
Tuning stability is generally good, but budget-friendly hardware means you'll likely want to upgrade the strings fairly often to maintain optimal tuning performance.
