Fender California Deluxe Redondo CE WN Sherwood Green electro-acoustic guitar

Fender California Deluxe Redondo CE – Rich Acoustic Power

Fender California Deluxe Redondo CE combines a full‑size dreadnought body with player‑focused refinements, delivering a big, resonant acoustic voice that cuts through live mixes.

The Fender California Deluxe Redondo CE WN Sherwood Green is engineered for songwriters, performers and studio players who need projection without sacrificing comfort.

Standout features that set this guitar apart

What makes this instrument unique is the blend of classic Fender styling and acoustic‑specific engineering.

A distinctive 6‑in‑line headstock echoes Fender’s electric heritage, while scalloped X‑bracing boosts resonance and sustain.

The Fishman CD‑1 system adds a phase switch and onboard tuner, giving stage‑ready versatility rarely found at this price point.

Body and construction – tone‑shaping basics

Understanding how the body contributes to sound helps players choose the right instrument for their style.

• The top wood is Solid Sitka spruce – bright attack and dynamic response.
• Back & sides: Laminated mahogany – warm low‑mid focus.
• Body shape: Dreadnought with cutaway – deep bass and easy upper‑fret access.
• Scale length: 648 mm – familiar tension for standard steel strings.

Neck and fingerboard – comfortable playability

A well‑shaped neck encourages relaxed technique during long sessions.

• The neck is crafted from Mahogany – stable and responsive.
• Neck profile: Slim C – fast fretting for chords and leads.
• Fingerboard wood: Walnut – smooth feel under the fingers.
• Fingerboard radius: 305 mm – balanced curvature for both chords and single‑note lines.
• Nut width: 43 mm – comfortable string spacing.

Electronics and hardware – reliable amplified tone

Integrated electronics preserve the guitar’s natural character on stage.

• The pickup system uses a Fishman CD‑1 preamp – captures acoustic nuance.
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase, Onboard tuner – quick tonal shaping.
• Bridge: Modern Viking – solid string transfer and sustain.
• Hardware finish: Chrome – durable and bright.
• Tuners: Sealed die‑cast split‑shaft – precise, stable tuning.

Who should choose this guitar

Finger‑style enthusiasts, folk‑rock strummers and gig‑oriented singer‑songwriters will find the Redondo CE instantly comfortable. The instrument is the right choice for players who need a rich acoustic tone that translates cleanly through a PA, while still offering a comfortable neck for extended practice. Whether recording a demo or performing live, this model supplies the projection and reliability demanded by working musicians.

Fender’s California series – a modern evolution of a classic

Fender launched the California series to blend the brand’s iconic electric‑guitar heritage with acoustic craftsmanship.

Over a decade of thoughtful design has produced guitars that feel familiar in the hands of players while delivering the tonal depth of traditional acoustic instruments.

The Redondo CE continues that tradition, marrying bold Fender aesthetics with acoustic‑specific features such as scalloped X‑bracing and Fishman electronics, making it a contemporary workhorse for today’s musicians.