{"product_id":"fender-0973052111-monterey-standard-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Fender 0973052111 Monterey Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Monterey Standard is a right-handed acoustic-electric guitar with a comfortable concert body and a black satin finish. It is designed for players who want an approachable instrument for home practice, songwriting, rehearsals, and amplified playing. Its mid-sized body provides a manageable alternative to larger dreadnought-style acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaminated sapele is used for the top, back, and sides, giving the guitar a consistent all-laminate construction. The concert body is suited to strumming and fingerstyle use while remaining easy to hold. A quartersawn scalloped X-bracing pattern supports the guitar's acoustic structure and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short 24.75-inch scale length helps reduce string tension compared with longer-scale acoustic guitars. Its slim C-shaped neck, rounded fingerboard edges, and narrow bridge string spacing are practical details for players seeking a compact, comfortable feel. The 20-fret walnut fingerboard has a 12-inch radius for familiar chord and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor amplified use, the Monterey Standard includes Fender FE-A2 electronics. The onboard system provides volume and tone controls, an integrated electronic tuner with an on\/off switch, and a low-battery indicator light. This lets a player adjust basic amplified sound settings and tune without adding a separate clip-on tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guitar's vintage-style tuning machines, Graph Tech NuBone nut, walnut bridge, and phosphor bronze strings complete a straightforward performance-ready setup. A gig bag is included for transport and storage. It can serve as a first acoustic-electric guitar or as a compact addition to a player's existing acoustic and amplification setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcert Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-sized shape offers comfortable handling and versatile acoustic performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated Sapele Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapele top, back, and sides provide durable all-laminate construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort 24.75-Inch Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces string tension for a more relaxed playing feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFender FE-A2 Preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds onboard volume, tone, tuner, and battery-status controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a 20-fret playing surface with a 12-inch radius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Gig Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies basic protection for carrying and storing the guitar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Monterey Standard combines a laminated sapele concert body with a satin body finish, black single-ply binding, concentric-ring rosette, and black top appearance. Its sapele neck has a satin urethane finish and a slim C-shaped profile. Nickel-finished hardware, vintage-style tuning machines, white-dot inlays, and white bridge pins with black dots complete the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo vehicle-style installation is required: tune the guitar, check its setup, and use the included gig bag for transport. For amplified performance, use the onboard FE-A2 controls and connect the guitar to compatible acoustic-guitar amplification or a suitable sound system as needed. The integrated tuner can be switched on for quick tuning, while the low-battery indicator helps signal when the preamp battery needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668829233222,"sku":"973052111","price":262.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/71WYdG48e0L.jpg?v=1784465509","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/fender-0973052111-monterey-standard-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}