Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Black
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Fender
FA-135CE Concert WN Black
Product Info
Article Number:
524512
Brand:
Fender
Model:
FA-135CE Concert WN Black
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FA-135CE is a surprisingly capable beginner guitar. It's a solid choice for students or casual players who want a decent amplified acoustic without spending a fortune. The Fishman electronics are a nice bonus, making it gig-ready right out of the box.
Product Description
- Fender FA-135CE Concert WN Black
- Steel-String Guitar With Pickup
- Alternative series
- Design: Concert with cutaway
- Back & sides: basswood
- Top: spruce
- Neck: walnut
- Fretboard: walnut
- White Dots fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Cream coloured plastic nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman
- Preamp: bass
- volume
- treble
- An integrated tuner
- Walnut bridge
- Cream-coloured plastic saddle
- 1-Ply black pickguard
- DieCast sealed machine heads
- Factory stringing: .012 - .053
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Spruce top offers surprisingly bright and resonant tones for the price.
- • Fishman pickup system delivers decent amplified sound for basic gigs.
- • Walnut neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Cutaway allows easy access to higher fret positions for expanded range.
CONS
- • Basswood back and sides limit the overall tonal complexity and sustain.
- • Factory strings are basic and will benefit from an immediate upgrade.
- • Plastic nut and saddle can dampen sustain; a worthwhile upgrade later.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Basswood
Neck Material
Walnut
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Preamp (Bass, Volume, Treble, Tuner)
Weight
1.8 kg (approx. 3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit brighter than many similarly priced guitars due to the spruce top, but the basswood back and sides prevent it from having the deep, rich tone of higher-end models.
It's functional for basic amplified acoustic gigs, but don’t expect studio-quality sound; a higher-end preamp would provide more flexibility and clarity.
The 1.69” nut width is fairly standard, but the walnut neck can feel a little tighter than some other woods, so larger hands might find it slightly less forgiving.
