Fender FSR CA STD Monterey IPG BLK

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Fender FSR CA STD Monterey IPG BLK

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FSR CA STD Monterey IPG BLK

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619857
Brand: Fender
Model: FSR CA STD Monterey IPG BLK
Price: $196.90

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This Monterey is a surprisingly solid instrument for the price. The spruce top provides a bright, clear voice, nicely balanced by the warm sapele back and sides—perfect for singer-songwriters and players who want a versatile, comfortable acoustic. It’s a great value if you’re looking for a well-built, playable guitar without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Fender FSR CA STD Monterey IPG BLK
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Style: Orchestra / Auditorium
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Black body binding
  • Inlaid Dual Ring rosette
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5”)
  • Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
  • Micarta nut
  • 20 vintage frets
  • Single-ply ivory pickguard
  • Modern Viking bridge
  • Sealed die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Phosphor Bronze .011 - .052
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Sapele back & sides deliver warm, balanced tonal response.
  • • Okoume neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain.
  • • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate feel under the fingers.
  • • Vintage-style frets are ideal for bending and expressive playing.
CONS
  • • Sapele can sometimes lack the overt complexity of rosewood.
  • • The Micarta nut, while functional, isn’t a premium touch.
  • • Black binding and pickguard might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5’)
Frets 20 Vintage
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Okoume neck is generally a bit more slender than the American Professional, offering a slightly faster feel, but still maintaining a comfortable 'C' shape.
It’s certainly usable for recording, especially with a decent microphone; the sapele provides a good tonal foundation, but don't expect the nuanced complexity of higher-end models.
Walnut tends to be a bit brighter and more articulate than rosewood, offering a snappier response and slightly more clarity – a good match for the spruce top.

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