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Open Box Fender FA-135CE Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Black 197881290702
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Description
The Fender FA-135CE acoustic-electric guitar is the perfect choice for players seeking a versatile and affordable instrument that's ready for both stage and studio. With its comfortable concert body, built-in Fishman electronics, and classic Fender styling, the FA-135CE delivers exceptional value and performance for beginners and experienced players alike. Experience the rich, resonant tone of a laminated spruce top combined with the warm, balanced sound of basswood back and sides. Whether you're strumming chords at home, performing live or recording your next track, the FA-135CE empowers you to explore your musicality with confidence.
Resonant Tonewoods for a Versatile Sound
The FA-135CE features a laminated spruce top, known for its bright and articulate tone. This delivers crisp highs and a focused sound that cuts through the mix. Complementing the spruce top are basswood back and sides, which add warmth and resonance to the overall sound. These tonewoods work together to produce a balanced and versatile voice suitable for a wide range of genres, from folk and blues to pop and rock. Whether you're fingerpicking delicate melodies or strumming powerful chords, the FA-135CE responds with clarity and expression.
Fishman Electronics for Stage and Studio
Equipped with a built-in Fishman Ion-T preamp, the FA-135CE is ready to plug in and perform. This high-quality preamp system allows you to amplify your sound with ease, making it ideal for live gigs, recording sessions or jamming with friends. The preamp features simple controls for volume, bass and treble, giving you the flexibility to shape your tone to suit any musical setting. An integrated tuner is also included, ensuring you stay in tune even in loud environments. With the FA-135CE, you'll have everything you need to take your music to the next level.
Effortless Playability for Hours of Enjoyment
The FA-135CE is designed for comfort and playability. The thin C-shaped nato neck fits comfortably in your hand, allowing for smooth transitions between chords and effortless fingering. The rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth and responsive playing surface, enhancing your overall playing experience. The concert-sized body offers a balanced feel, whether you're sitting or standing, and reduces strain on your shoulders and back, making those long practice sessions or gigs more enjoyable.
Timeless Fender Style
With its classic dreadnought shape, 3+3 headstock and dot inlays, the FA-135CE embodies timeless Fender style. The natural gloss finish highlights the beauty of the woodgrain, giving the guitar an elegant and traditional appearance. This combination of classic design and modern features makes the FA-135CE a visually appealing instrument that will turn heads wherever you play.
The Perfect Choice for the Traveling Musician
The Fender FA-135CE is a fantastic option for musicians on the go. Its comfortable concert body size makes it easy to transport and play in a variety of settings, from intimate cafes to bustling tour buses. The built-in Fishman electronics allow you to plug in and perform wherever you are, while the durable laminated construction ensures that the guitar can withstand the rigors of travel. Whether you're a busker, a touring musician or simply enjoy playing in different locations, the FA-135CE is a reliable and versatile companion for your musical adventures.
Plug in and Play with the Fender FA-135CE
Ready to experience the freedom and versatility of the Fender FA-135CE? This affordable acoustic-electric guitar is your gateway to a world of musical possibilities. Order yours today and start exploring your musical journey.
Features
- Concert body style for comfortable playing and a balanced tone
- Laminated spruce top for a bright, articulate sound
- Basswood back and sides for warmth and resonance
- Fishman Ion-T preamp with built-in tuner for amplified performance
- Thin "C" shaped nato neck for comfortable playability
- Rosewood fingerboard for a smooth feel
- 20 frets for a wide range of notes
- Classic Fender styling with a natural gloss finish
- Affordable price for exceptional value
Specs
Body
- Body type: Concert/O
- Cutaway: Single
- Top wood: Laminated spruce
- Back and sides: Layered basswood
- Bracing pattern: X
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: Thin C
- Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Nato
- Scale length: 25.3"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Fishman
- Configuration: Not applicable
- Preamp EQ: 2-band
- Feedback filter: Phase
- Tuner: Yes
- Headstock overlay: Not specified
- Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle and nut: Crème plastic
- Number of strings: 6
- Special features: None
- Case: Sold separately
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: China
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Reviews
4.2
130 Reviews
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
4
Great Guitar
So far I have a year with this guitar and I can personally say this is great guitar. I started off as a beginner on this guitar but it has been so much fun. The build quality is good with 1 or 2 imperfections. I noticed the little details pretty quickly but that was because I was examining the guitar down to the smallest speck. This guitar was gifted to me as a Christmas present and a year later, I'm still excited to pick it up and play. I've played a few guitars and for the price, it holds up pretty well and is better built than a few lower end guitars around the same price range. The action of the strings could be a bit lower it it isn't too much of a hassle to play around the 12th fret. But even then, it isn't bad at all, especially for beginners. My guitar unfortunately had an imperfection for the B string and it had an odd ring when picked too hard or on heavy up-strums. A year later it's gotten a tad bit louder and I plan on getting it fixed. The fret board is beautiful and I personally cannot get over the indicators, as they fit the guitar so well and add an aesthetic look to it. The electronics are good, the tuner on the side isn't extremely accurate, but very much usable. The pictures for the sunburst do not give the guitar any justice, in person it looks way better. The gloss finish is nice but hard to maintain scratch free. If you're a parent or a beginner looking for a guitar to buy, this is a good start. With the right strings and experience, this guitar is great.
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Most Liked Negative Review
3
Buzz, no Bueno man!
Prior to this rig I used a fender stratacoustic with the fiber glass back. Was real loud unplugged, sounded way fuller, and felt just like an electric. I honestly love that guitar and it blows this one out of the water but as it was a guitar I had found, it started raising issue when the bridge cracked and the Amp went out. I bet I could get it fixed and it would be back to full rock mode. Back to this rig... My wife bought me this for Christmas because she knew my other one wasn't getting played as much because of its issues. (We live in the middle of no where and would have to travel a significant distance to any guitar shop let alone a guitar center) she got me this and out of the box I tuned it and realized it sounded like a step up from a kids toy guitar. It's not full, sound just isn't there like other fender guitars I've played. It buzzes pretty bad on the A string frets 6 through 9. So much that I just get annoyed. I don't like to record video of me playing it because it's noticeable. I'm use to the thin body of the strat so this was a step up and a little bigger, still not a full-body. Although I'm grateful for it, I now have to travel almost two hours to take it back and get this thing looked at and fixed. I planned on getting myself a new guitar anyway and I wouldn't have bought this one but as it was a gift, I truelly am grateful. Minus the buzzing, it's an OK rig but you get what you pay for. As I stated earlier I found my statacoustic in the dump, tuned it and it sounded amazing with the fiberglass back. Don't even know why someone tossed it. The preamp went in and out but still not reason enough to just be thrown out in my opinion. It had tons of sound, body, and sustain. After I put new strings on it, I didn't think I could ever play anything else cuz unplugged, it had tons of volume. I guess I'll be in soon to get this buzzing fixed. It's just not as clean as I like my sound to be. It holds tune ok and I wouldn't brag about that, and the amp works ok. Everything just OK.
Filters
Best Uses
- Practicing111
- Jamming61
- Small Venues34
- Recording17
- School Bands12
Cons
- Requires Constant Tuning18
- Poor Quality16
- Flat Sound15
- Not Consistent8
- Fret size and finishing1
Describe Yourself
- Novice67
- Experienced41
- Professional Musician9
- Child8
Pros
- Good Feel94
- Fun To Play90
- Good Audio70
- Stays In Tune62
- Consistent57
Reviewed by 130 customers
Love the product
Verified Buyersubmitted10 days ago
byAmber
fromJasper ,tc
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Love the product
Beautiful Sound, Sleek Look and Great Price
Verified Buyersubmitteda month ago
byGustavo
fromMiami, Florida
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I recently purchased this guitar after not playing for many years. It is so beautiful! Even my out-of-practice hands effortlessly produce beautiful sounds out of this sleek and sexy black acoustic. Highly recommend! 15 minutes a day is all it takes to improve. Start there! #sweepstakes
Returned after a week
submitted2 months ago
byChris
fromFlorida
I ended up returning this a week and spending a little more money. Glad I did! The fret bars are sharp and very bothersome. Not sure if I just got a bad one but the production quality on the neck was very poor.
Good value guitar
submitted2 months ago
byChris
fromFlorida
For the cost this guitar checks most boxes especially if you can find on sale. Sounds and looks great. Works well on a hammock.
This is really not a good guitar - worst I've ever bought.
submitted2 months ago
byRob
fromSanta Clarita, CA
We live in a golden age of well-made and usable inexpensive guitars. I've bought a few guitars in this price range that turned out to be very playable, good-sounding and quite nice overall. A guitar this poorly constructed and awful to play is inexcusable these days. I want to give it zero stars, but I can't. After buying some fantastic Mexican Fenders, I took a shot and bought this online. It's just terrible. The frets are tiny and have a lot of sharp ends. I don't know what to say about the neck, except that it's "off." I tuned it up multiple times and every time I played, chords sounded out of tune. The thirteenth fret was so high compared with the 12th and 14th that playing that any string I played at the 12 fret instantly buzzed and died. Add to that a really cheap looking finish, and this is just an embarrassment for Fender to put their name on it. There are multiple other guitars in this size/price range that one would be MUCH happier with.
I Returned It Within A Month...
submitted2 months ago
byIsrael
fromAlamo, Tx
The title says it all. I bought this guitar as it was in sale around Christmas time. From $200+ to $140ish. I figured, hey...what a deal on a good looking Fender! Well, it's really wasn't. I played this guitar a good amount of time and noticed the High E 13th fret had a ringing when held down. The 14th fret was to high and would allow the string to hit and rattle. The fix would be to with remove material from the fret or attempt to push the fret in. Something a novice wouldn't know to do. Something one shouldn't have to do for a guitar valued over $200 and bought new in box. Well, I returned the guitar and attempted to get the same model. They told me the other guitars of the same model had similar issues. I guess mine was one of the better ones that just had minor fret issue. So I got store credit and bought a Yamaha and paid the $150+ difference. Let me tell you, it's worlds apart. Not just in price, but quality. To sum it up. It's cheap, and if the person playing doesn't mind due to experience...hey, it's a decent guitar. If you're looking for something to play and have some knowledge of guitars...this might not be the one for you. Check it out and play all over the fretboard before you pull the trigger on this one. I'm giving it 3/5. It's played decent for the price on sale. If I'd paid full price...I'd have to give it 2/5. One would expect Fender quality, but I figure QA is at the Hello Kitty merch...
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submitteda month ago
asked bytommy
fromswifton arkansas
as far as thickness of the body, is it as wide as the standard guitar or thinner??
It's standard. It's about 4 - 1/4" deep.submitted2 months ago
asked byk
fromflorida
does it come with a gig bag?
Unfortunately, no.submitted2 months ago
asked byGhostlee
fromSan Benito, TX
What gauge of strings does it have equipped?
Factory Standard (.012-.053 Gauges)submitted2 months ago
asked byNuhamin
fromundisclosed
What type of string do you recommend purchasing if the High e string is broken?
Fender Factory Standard (.012-.053 Gauges).submitted3 months ago
asked byTalib
fromundisclosed
Is there a left handed option ?
Unfortunately, no.submitted3 months ago
asked byBrian
fromCleveland, OH
The jack to plug in is not connected to the guitar, it is free inside the body. Is this correct for shipping or does it need to be professionally fixed?
No, it isn't. The selling store has been contacted.submitted3 months ago
asked byJim
fromCañon City Co.
Is it available in left hand
Unfortunately, no.submitted3 months ago
asked byBruce the beginner
fromBedford Virginia
What would be a good amp to use with the FA-135CE ?
Acoustic A15V 15W 1x6.5 Acoustic Combo Ampsubmitted4 months ago
asked bysdp
fromsan francisco
what size is the amp output nut? It seems to have come out and I need a replacement.
The amp output nut on a guitar is typically a 1/4 inch (6.3mm), which is the standard size for a mono jack used on most electric guitars and basses to connect to an amplifier.submitted4 months ago
asked byKp
fromundisclosed
Why is it made of wood in the description but actually made of plastic?
Body Top Laminated Spruce, Body Back Laminated Basswood, Body Sides Laminated Basswood
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