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popular Posted by jk6812 | Staff • Yesterday
Jun 12, 2025 1:24 AM
Fender California Redondo Spruce-Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Aged Cognac Burst) $497.99 + Free Shipping
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Nice price for all solid guitar.
Category : Rating (1–10) :
Acoustic Tone : 6.5 : Bright and clear but a bit thin compared to pricier solid-wood guitars
Plugged-In Tone : 8 : Fishman Flex is clean, balanced, and reliable for live use
Build Quality : 7 : All-solid woods, good fit & finish for the price, but not boutique-level craftsmanship
Playability : 8 : Slim "C" neck, smooth satin finish, electric-style feel
Versatility : 7 : Great for stage and casual play; not a studio tone machine but solid all-rounder
Value : 8.5 : Under $500 with solid tonewoods and electronics — tough to beat for price
Overall Score : ~7.5 / 10
Summary:
Strengths: Affordable all-solid dreadnought with decent plug-and-play tone, very comfortable neck for electric players, stage-ready.
Weaknesses: Acoustic tone is a little on the bright/thin side; build quality is solid but not fancy or handcrafted.
Ideal for: Gigging players on a budget, electric guitarists stepping into acoustics, and folks wanting a reliable, playable acoustic-electric without breaking the bank.
However, after looking at the most current reviews on Amazon. Reviews like:
"Horrible Fret buzz. Unplayable!!! Just a piece of firewood!!! Junk Fender poor"
"Very disappointed with it. At first I liked it. Nice finish, comfortable neck shape. Tone was mostly good except I noticed a lot of fret rattle on B & high E string near the neck joint, could see that neck bent backward making a high spot there, tried adjusting rod and that just seemed to piss it off and it started rattling all over the neck. After months leaving it alone I figured I would just put a taller saddle on it to clear the high spot I went to put one on and noticed a long crack from the bridge down to the tail. I guess Fender Indonesia ain't as picky as Fender USA, they'll let anything go out the door."
"WHAT A JOKE! Tinny has taken on a new meaning. This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever tried to play. AVOID"
"Out of the box the action was so bad that nearly every fret on the 1st string played the 12th fret E. Tried adjusting the truss rod but it is impossible to get rid of fret buzz and have remotely decent action on this guitar. This guitar is pretty but less playable than some beginner guitars I've played for $100. Maybe I got a lemon but if that's the case I'm wondering how this passed inspection. My experience with Fender products up to this point has been the opposite of this one."
ANYWAY.....use your own discretion here, but I would say, Buyer beware.