Fender Shenandoah

$899.00 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Steel-string Acoustic Guitars category, Fender Shenandoah is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Brand	Fender
Model	Shenandoah
Year	1965 - 1971
Made In	United States
Categories	12-String Acoustic Guitars, Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Active Preamp	No
Back Material	Mahogany
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Color Family	Black, Natural, Orange, Tan, White
Finish Pattern	Sunburst
Finish Style	Gloss
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Model Family	Fender Shenandoah
Neck Material	Maple
Number of Frets	21
Number of Strings	12-String
Pickup	None
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Series	Fender Vintage CBS Era
Sides Material	Mahogany
String Type	Steel
Top Material	Spruce
Wood Top Style	Plain

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What type of wood is used for the back and sides of the Fender Shenandoah?: The Fender Shenandoah features mahogany for both the back and sides, which contributes to its warm and resonant tonal quality.
How many strings does the Fender Shenandoah have?: The Fender Shenandoah is a 12-string acoustic guitar, providing a rich, full sound ideal for strumming and lush chordal textures.
What is the body shape of the Fender Shenandoah?: The Fender Shenandoah has a dreadnought body shape, known for its large size and powerful, booming sound, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
Does the Fender Shenandoah have any built-in electronics for amplification?: No, the Fender Shenandoah does not have an active preamp or built-in electronics, as it is designed for purely acoustic performance.
What materials are used for the top and fretboard of the Fender Shenandoah?: The top of the Fender Shenandoah is made from spruce, while the fretboard is crafted from rosewood, both contributing to its classic acoustic sound and playability.

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60's vintage Fender Shenandoah 12 string acoustic Santa Ana

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Known for the visible rod in the sound hole, often mistakenly thought to be the truss rod; it's part of the unique internal design.
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Historical significance noted, with value ranging typically between $300-700, despite lack of current market demand.
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The guitar's production period is identified as between 1966-1971, adding to its vintage appeal.
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James Hetfield

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Metallica

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James Hetfield used the Fender Shenandoah 12-string guitar to record parts of "The Unforgiven," as he stated in the September 1991 issue of Guitar Player magazine: "The acoustic on ‘The Unforgiven’ is an old classical guitar someone gave me years ago. That song also has some Tele for the background twangy parts, and at the tail there’s some Fender Shenandoah 12 string."