Fender FA-345CE Auditorium 3TB
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FA-345CE Auditorium 3TB
Product Info
Article Number:
430161
Brand:
Fender
Model:
FA-345CE Auditorium 3TB
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$345.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The FA-345CE is a solid, affordable option for beginners or players needing a reliable, amplified acoustic. The maple top gives it a crisp sound that cuts through, and the Fishman electronics are surprisingly good for the price. It's a great all-rounder for strumming chords and performing, especially if you want something that looks a little different from the usual dreadnoughts.
Product Description
- Fender FA-345CE Auditorium 3TB
- Acoustic Guitar
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: Laminated maple
- Back and sides: Laminated lacewood
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard and bridge: Indian laurel
- Fret radius: 300 mm
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 643 mm
- Rosette with Keystone design
- Keystone fretboard inlays
- Open-Back machine heads
- Total length: 103 cm
- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 10 cm
- Fishman pickup system
- Original stringing: Fender 880L .012 - .052 (Article number #254209#)
- Colour: 3-Tone Tea Burst High Gloss
PROS
- • Laminated maple top delivers surprisingly bright, articulate tone.
- • Lacewood back & sides add visual flair and a touch of warmth.
- • Fishman pickup system offers usable amplified sound for stage or recording.
- • Nato neck provides comfortable playability and good stability.
CONS
- • Laminated construction limits the potential for complex overtones and resonance.
- • Open-back tuners aren't as precise as geared machine heads.
- • 3-tone tea burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Laminated Maple
Back & Sides
Laminated Lacewood
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent starter system; expect a usable amplified tone but don't expect high-end studio quality. It'll be fine for smaller venues and basic performances.
The Nato neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape profile and a 43 mm nut width, which should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though not exceptionally wide.
The laminated top will be less resonant and complex than a solid-top, but it's still surprisingly lively and provides good value for the money.
