Fender - FA-345CE Auditorium - 3-Color Tea Burst #0971343064
An instrument that sounds as good as it looks, the FA-345CE offers legendary Fender sound and performance in a single-cutaway body. Quality laminate construction, including lacewood back and sides and flame maple top with tortoiseshell binding, along with a modern Fender 3+3 headstock and Viking bridge create an easy-playing instrument that sounds great. The modern Fishman® electronics allowing you to take your sound to the stage with ease. Developing and experienced players alike will appreciate the mahogany neck that gives the guitar a lively tone while complementing the flame maple top.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Solid tonewood construction for rich, resonant tone improving with age. Responsive top rewarding dynamic playing and fingerstyle technique. Natural acoustic voice connecting player to music without electronic barrier. Quality construction built for years of regular playing.
Play this guitar unplugged as much as possible - the solid wood top needs vibration to open up and mature. Daily playing accelerates this beautifully.
At this level, you get tonewoods and craftsmanship that serve you from practice through performance. An instrument that grows with you and rewards the time you invest.
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FA-345CE Auditorium
Features
- All-laminate construction; flame maple top
- Fender-exclusive CD-1 Fishman® pickup/preamp system
- Modern 3 3 headstock; Viking bridge
- Lacewood back & sides; mahogany neck
- Tortoiseshell binding
AUDITORIUM BODY STYLE
Smaller than a dreadnought, concert-style bodies are built for clear articulation and optimal projection, no matter the playing style or venue.FLAME MAPLE TOP
Maple gives this guitar a clear, bright tone and the flame maple top—well, that gives you a flash of attitude.LACEWOOD BACK & SIDES
Sounding similar to mahogany, but with bright, snappy overtones, the rich sound and fast dynamic response of lacewood makes it a great tone wood.FISHMAN® ELECTRONICS
Fishman® Electronics assure the sound is true to the instrument’s natural voice. The preamp design has a small footprint, is easy to use and delivers reliable performance.MODERN 3 3 HEADSTOCK
The modern 3 3 headstock adds a touch of traditional style to your guitar.TORTOISESHELL BINDING
In a particularly elegant touch, the body of this guitar is bound with stunning tortoiseshell binding.
Accessories |
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| Recommened Gig Bag | FA405 Dreadnought Gig Bag, P/N 0991332406 (Not Included) |
Body |
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| Body | Laminated Flame Maple Top with Laminated Lacewood Back and Sides |
| Body Back | Laminated Lacewood |
| Body Binding | Tortoiseshell |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Material | Laminated Flame Maple Top with Laminated Lacewood Back and Sides |
| Body Shape | Auditorium Cutaway |
| Body Sides | Laminated Lacewood |
| Body Top | Laminated Flame Maple |
| Rosette | FA "Keystone" design |
Electronics |
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| Controls | Volume, Bass, Treble, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light |
| Special Electronics | Fishman® CD-1 Preamp |
General |
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| Color | 3-Color Tea Burst |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | FA-345CE Auditorium, Laurel Fingerboard, 3-Color Tea Burst |
| Series | Fender Alternative |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Walnut |
| Bridge Pins | White with Black Dots |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
| Pickguard | None |
| Strings | Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730880303 |
| Tuning Machines | Open-Back Geared |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | 2mm |
| Scale Length | 25.3" (643 mm) |
Miscellaneous |
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| Commodity Code | 9207901000 |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius | 11.81" (300 mm) |
| Neck Binding | Tortoiseshell |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Neck Material | Nato |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® TUSQ® |
| Nut Width | 1.69" (43 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Keystone |
| String Nut | Graph Tech® TUSQ® |
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