In the early 1960s, a fearless and vibrant creative culture thrived in Southern California, and Leo Fender embarked on a mission to create a new series of acoustic instruments that captured the innovative spirit permeating the artists in his surroundings. Collaborating with the renowned luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Leo introduced a range of distinctive acoustic models that embodied the essence that had turned Fender into an emblem of the rock-and-roll revolution. This included unmistakable headstock designs, easy-to-play neck profiles, and groundbreaking styling, forever altering the landscape of Fender Acoustics. Today's Fender California Vintage models directly draw inspiration from their mid-century origins, featuring a retro visual aesthetic while incorporating 21st-century performance enhancements and a rich, refined acoustic tone - a genuine modern alternative rooted in classic Fender heritage.
Engineered with an innovative Performance-X™ bracing pattern, the mid-size auditorium body of the Fender California Vintage Palomino is meticulously crafted, boasting a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides. This construction effortlessly produces a versatile, articulate voice with exceptional detail, clarity, and balance. The okoume neck is shaped with an ergonomic modern "V" profile, complemented by a 25.5-inch scale length for optimal sustain. The distinctive look, inspired by Fender's electric guitar DNA, includes a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap. Additional features encompass a bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays for a nostalgic touch, vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a bone nut and saddle for superior harmonic resonance. Tailored for performers, the onboard Fishman Presys VT Plus preamp system integrates seamless soundhole-mounted controls, blending an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to faithfully reproduce the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device. The instrument is presented in a vintage-style hardshell case.
Bold, attention-grabbing, and distinctive, the California Series instruments make no compromises, striking a balance between exceptional style, superior sound, and effortless playability for those who aspire to play something uniquely different.
FEATURES
- Period-correct Palomino auditorium body shape
- Solid Sitka Spruce top, solid ovangkol back and sides
- Ergonomic modern "V" shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Presys VT Plus electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
- 25.5" scale length
- Vintage-style hardshell case