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Description
Unleash your inner rockstar with the Fender Sonoran SCE, a guitar that merges classic acoustic charm with electric versatility. This acoustic-electric wonder is part of Fender's California Series, designed to evoke the laid-back vibes of the West Coast. Its solid spruce top delivers a resonant, full-bodied sound that will captivate audiences, whether you're playing at a beach bonfire or a bustling open mic night. The Sonoran SCE stands out with its vintage-inspired design, featuring the iconic Fender Stratocaster headstock and a distinctive checkerboard rosette around the soundhole.
A cutaway body design ensures comfortable playability, offering easy access to the upper frets, while the vintage "C"-shaped neck fits snugly in your hand for smooth chord transitions. When it's time to amplify your performance, the onboard Fishman Isys III preamp system provides intuitive controls over volume, bass, mid, and treble, ensuring your tones are always stage-ready.
With its unique styling and robust sound, the Fender Sonoran SCE is not just a guitar; it's an extension of your musical persona. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first guitar or a seasoned player seeking something fresh, the Sonoran SCE promises to inspire and elevate your playing experience.
Key Features:
- Solid spruce top for bright, bold tones
- Scalloped X bracing for enhanced projection and tonal balance
- Fishman Isys III active preamp with volume, bass, mid, and treble controls
- Cutaway body style for easy access to upper frets
- Iconic Fender Stratocaster headstock
- Checkerboard rosette and vintage-inspired pickguard design
Videos
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Fender Sonoran SCE Electro Acoustic Guitar
Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 10 Ratings
640
Initial impressions very good - but tuner is garbage
Brought one of these home a couple of weeks ago. Couldn't resist the colour to be honest and price I paid second hand seemed OK (more on that later). None of the video reviews I've seen do the sound of this guitar justice. With the very old strings that were on it when I brought it home it sounded pretty nice. After changing to a set of D'Addario XTs it sounded VERY nice. Action is perhaps a little higher than I would like (relatively easy fix) and its dreadnought size makes it a guitar that wants to be louder than I want to play it - but responds well to being played gently. Plastic buttons on the tuners look cheaper and nastier than I'd hoped so changed them to slotted Kluson type with metal buttons when I changed the strings. Tuner on mine doesn't work. So that's clearly junk. And in that sense I paid over the odds. I've not owned that many acoustic guitars so my references for comparison are very limited. But for the price these seem to be going for second hand, certainly a better option than the Redondo that replaced it - with better specs too, provided the electronics still work. Criticisms aside and not worrying too much about the electronics, it plays great, sounds great and looks ravishing.
591
Acoustic sound, electric feel.
I'm kind of picky about acoustic guitars. Prior to this, I insisted on Luna simply because of their smaller build and twangy sound. But, the Sonoran is great. When I first saw it, I wanted that seafoam green, a personal favorite finish of mine... then I saw this beautiful red, and I had to have it. The neck feels great. I compare it to the neck of a Fender Toronado I had a few years back. The built in Fishman tuner is a life saver in loud situations, too.
121
Great Performer
I love this guitar, it is a good all around performer. Solid build, good tuners (they hold very well), and easy to use electronics. The action was perfect out of the factory and the frets didn't need any work. The candy apple looks good, I like red anyhow and it has aged nicely showing love marks but not bad. Nothing bad to say about it actually, I have owned several acoustics and this is a keeper.
430
Great Acoustic
My main acoustic guitar. It is wacky and sounds brilliant plugged in and unplugged.
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