Fender Montecito Tenor Ukulele SEB
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Montecito Tenor Ukulele SEB
Product Info
Article Number:
545827
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Montecito Tenor Ukulele SEB
Category:
Tenor Ukuleles
Price:
$227.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Montecito SEB is a solid choice for players wanting amplified ukulele sound without spending a fortune. The acacia wood provides a pleasing warmth, and the Fender preamp is surprisingly useful for gigging or recording. It's a great all-around instrument for intermediate players or anyone seeking a reliable, amplified tenor ukulele.
Product Description
- Fender Montecito Tenor Ukulele SEB
- Tenor Ukulele with Pickup
- California Coast Series
- Top: Acacia
- Body: Acacia
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Neck finish: matte urethane varnish
- Scale: 432 mm (17")
- Nut width: 35 mm (1.375")
- Bone nut
- 19 Frets
- Pickup system: Fender FE-U01 preamp with built-in tuner
- Volume and tone control
- Low battery indicator light
- Walnut bridge
- Enclosed nickel tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Standard Tenor Uke
- Colour: Shaded Edge Burst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Acacia top delivers a warm, balanced tone with pleasant overtones.
- • Fender FE-U01 preamp offers surprisingly accurate onboard tuning and clean amplification.
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and enhances the tonal clarity.
- • Enclosed nickel tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
- • Acacia body can be prone to minor cosmetic checking over time with humidity fluctuations.
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or koa found in higher-end ukes.
- • Shaded Edge Burst finish, while attractive, can sometimes appear a little inconsistent.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Acacia
Back & Sides
Acacia
Size
Tenor (432 mm / 17 in scale)
Frets
19
Electronics
Fender FE-U01 preamp with built-in tuner, volume & tone controls, low battery indicator
Weight
Approximately 1.3 lbs (based on similar Fender models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FE-U01 is surprisingly clean and natural-sounding, avoiding the overly bright or muddy tones common in some budget ukulele pickups; it’s a competent and convenient option.
The neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, making it relatively comfortable for guitarists, though slightly narrower than a typical guitar neck.
The matte finish is generally durable but susceptible to fingerprints and requires occasional cleaning; it's less prone to showing scratches than gloss finishes.
