A Bit of Taste and Flavour from the Guitar Legends at Fender
It's a good thing we're a music shop because otherwise we would have to concoct excuses to talk about guitars.
Thankfully, it's kinda part of my job.
We've got a lot of guitars nestled in the Guitar Rooms at Musicmaker but I thought it would be a good time to highlight some of the delicious Fender acoustics we currently have in stock. Fender acoustic guitars will always captivate musicians with their timeless elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship. It's just quite beautiful really.
As one would expect, at the heart of Fender's acoustic lineup lies a commitment to innovation and quality. Each guitar is meticulously crafted using premium tonewoods, ensuring rich, resonant tones that inspire creativity and elevate performances to new heights. Whether it's the warm, mellow sound of a mahogany dreadnought or the crisp, articulate notes of a spruce top auditorium, Fender offers a diverse range of acoustic guitars to suit every musical preference and playing style.
One of the major hallmarks of Fender acoustic guitars is their truly exceptional playability. It wants to be caressed! From the sleek, slim necks that facilitate effortless fretting to the smooth, comfortable fingerboard that encourages fluid chord transitions, these guitars are designed with the needs of musicians in mind.
Right, enough of that, let's check out some actual guitars.
The Guitars
Fender Newporter Classic with Gig Bag, Aged Cognac Burst
Meet the Newporter Classic - a guitar that lives up to its name by bringing class and timeless tone right to your fingertips. Loaded with top-notch features that turn your acoustic dreams into reality, this guitar invites you to dive deep into your imagination and unleash your creativity. Crafted with solid spruce and mahogany, it offers versatility that lasts a lifetime and notes that thrive with richness. Plus, as you play on, you'll witness the tonewoods' sonic beauty blossoming with age. With its incredibly responsive design, featuring the ultimate soundboard and an all-purpose body, you'll feel empowered to let your music soar. And thanks to its familiar Fender feel and effortless playability, expressing yourself becomes second nature. This is more than just a guitar; it's a vessel for inspiration and a canvas for your unique voice to shine. It's no wonder why so many musicians choose and will always use, Fender.
Fender King Vintage, Ovangkol Fingerboard, Mojave
The Fender King Vintage Electro Acoustic pays tribute to the bold and innovative spirit that defined Southern California in the early 1960s. Inspired by the visionary founder, Leo Fender, this instrument seamlessly blends classic Fender heritage with modern advancements. Featuring an onboard Fishman Sonitone Plus preamp system with user-friendly soundhole-mounted controls, it faithfully captures the guitar's natural tones for a reliable amplified experience. The dreadnought body, constructed with innovative performance-X bracing, showcases a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides, producing a deep, resonant sound with impressive projection. The okoume neck with a comfortable modern V profile ensures sustained playability, while the 25.5" scale length enhances overall performance. Vintage-style tuning machines ensure precise tuning, and the bone nut and saddle add to the guitar's superior tone quality, rounding out its exceptional features.
Fender Highway Series Parlour, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural
Nestled between traditional acoustic craftsmanship and boundless innovation, the Highway Series instruments from Fender usher musicians into a realm of performance characterised by the iconic Fender touch. These guitars seamlessly fuse modern design with the groundbreaking Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup system, enveloped within a revolutionary bracing framework. The result? Highway Series guitars emanate the rich tactile appeal and acoustic resonance typically found in larger instruments, all while delivering unparalleled comfort for an unmatched acoustic playing adventure.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these guitars boast solid Sitka spruce or genuine Mahogany tops seamlessly integrated into fully chambered Mahogany bodies. With a proprietary internal architecture, including tapered floating X bracing and an innovative thinline design, these guitars produce exceptional resonance and dynamic, organic tones. Anchoring it all is the Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup system, blending a gracefully curved magnetic Fluence Core™ pickup with cutting-edge analog technology. The outcome? Impeccably pure amplified tones with breathtaking sonic realism, clarity, and remarkable feedback resistance.
Fender Highway Series Dreadnought, Rosewood Fingerboard, All-Mahogany
The Fender Highway Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is a masterpiece, seamlessly marrying traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design. Whether on stage or in the studio, amplify the innate beauty of acoustic sound with the Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup system. This innovative setup, featuring a gracefully curved magnetic pickup and all-analog technology, delivers tones of pristine clarity and remarkable feedback resistance, ensuring an immersive musical experience.
Fashioned with a mahogany top, the Highway Series guitar boasts a fully chambered mahogany body adorned with a tapered floating X bracing pattern. This unique internal architecture fosters unparalleled resonance and a dynamic, organic voice. With construction techniques like the floating "X" bracing pattern and inlaid solid top, the guitar strikes a perfect balance between comfort and tone. Enhanced by a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, not only does this instrument exude stunning aesthetics, but it also offers a velvety, tactile feel and rich tonal depth. Venture into uncharted realms of creativity and self-expression with the Fender Highway Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic.
Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Shadow Burst
Continuing the evolution of Fender's groundbreaking Acoustasonic platform, the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster emerges as a distinctive addition. This acoustic-electric guitar boasts a collection of six voices, each showcasing its own character. Controlled by a streamlined 3-way switch, the guitar seamlessly transitions between acoustic and electric tones, refining the platform to offer a versatile and accessible tool for modern musicians.
Tonal versatility reigns supreme with the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, offering complete control over shaping your sound. Equipped with two pickups, including an Under-Saddle Piezo for classic acoustic tones and an N4 Magnetic pickup for electric sounds, this guitar delivers clean tones without interference, thanks to Fender's noiseless pickup design. The pickups, complemented by a three-way switch, allow you to choose the dominant voice, while the "Blend" knob enables you to blend the two signals for further tonal refinement. Additionally, if you prefer an unplugged experience, the Acoustasonic is designed to project its natural sound effortlessly.
Crafted with a mahogany body, this guitar resonates with remarkable warmth and character. Known for its durability, mahogany provides a solid foundation for your playing. Topped with solid Sitka spruce, the body delivers a crisp, well-defined tone across all frequencies. The rosewood fretboard adds to the guitar's sonic richness, offering articulate tones and a smooth playing surface. Paired with a Modern Deep "C" neck profile, the fretboard ensures comfortable playability, allowing for effortless movement across the frets and an exquisite playing experience.
Setting itself apart with its unique design, the Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster exudes individuality from every angle. The fusion of a slim electric profile with a natural acoustic aesthetic creates a bold and distinctive instrument that stands out in any musical setting. Embrace your uniqueness and lead the way in the acoustic-electric revolution with this standout guitar.
Lovely, lovely guitars! So many lovely, lovely guitars.
You can see these and many, many more acoustics in our quite expansive Acoustic Guitar section. And be sure to keep an eye on our Acoustic Deals section for ever-changing savings on delicious guitars.
But why not call in to Musicmaker and test them for yourself? It's only a short jaunt into Dublin's fair city and our joyous staff in the Guitar Rooms will be able to accommodate a test drive of any and all of these models.
Come on in and check them out.
Until next time.