Fender FA-345CE Auditorium Electro Acoustic, 3-Tone Tea Burst

Full Description

Laminated Flame Maple & Laminated Lacewood Construction

The Fender FA-345CE features a visually striking laminated flame maple top, which delivers a bright attack with plenty of bite. Its flame maple top also sings bright highs and a strong upper mid-range, perfect for a wide range of genres and playing styles. Furthermore, its stunning laminated top is paired with laminated lacewood back and sides which produce a nice treble response and smooth sustain. Its laminated lacewood body also delivers a good crisp tonality with great harmonics. Although the wood is laminated, it is still able to produce a sonically pleasing tone and is much less susceptible to warping over time.

Nato Neck & Laurel Fingerboard

Constructed from nato, the Fender's neck offers a quick and dynamic response, perfect for a wide variety of playing styles. Nato's tone is warm and resonant, adding a pleasing mellow tonality to the guitar's bright, crisp sound. Furthermore, the neck is topped with a laurel fingerboard, adding a lively and vibrant tone to the guitar's overall sound. The fingerboard is also sprinkled with pearloid keystone inlays, offering an elegant touch to the guitar's authentic vibe.

Auditorium Cutaway Body

The Fender FA-345CE features an auditorium cutaway body, offering a comfortable playing experience due to its more compact size and cutaway profile. The guitar's nipped in waist makes the Fender FA-345CE comfortable to sit with for long periods of time whilst its cutaway profile provides easy access to upper frets. Furthermore, the auditorium body provides a great all-purpose electro acoustic guitar. This is due to its size and shape that allow the guitar to accommodate numerous playing styles, from lighter folk-inspired fingerpicking techniques, to heavier, more aggressive strumming patterns. The Fender's overall presence will also track beautifully well in a studio mix or on-stage, as well as being ideal for composing with. Overall, the FA-345CE is a great instrument for new and seasoned players craving a versatile sound that is able to cover a variety of playing styles.

Fishman Preamp

Equipped with Fishman electronics, you can take the FA-345CE to the stage, rehearsal room, or studio with ease - simply plug-in and play. The preamp features a convenient tuning system that works whether you are performing acoustically or amplified, offering precise, quick, and easy tuning on the go. Additionally, the Fishman preamp also features controls for volume, bass, and treble. This allows you to tweak your amplified tone with ease and enhance the sound with added bass or treble.

Specifications

• Model Number: 0971343064
• Series: Fender Alternative

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Laminated Flame Maple
• Body Material: Laminated Lacewood
• Body Type: Auditorium Cutaway
• Bridge Material: Indian Laurel
• Bridge Type: Fender Viking
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: 3-Tone Tea Burst
• Binding: Tortoiseshell

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Keystone
• Number of Frets: 20
• String Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Scale Length: 643 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Open-Back Geared
• Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L (.012-.052 Gauge)
• Electronics: Fishman
• Controls: Volume/Bass/Treble/Tuner