Back in the early 1960s in Southern California, a fearless creative culture was abound, and Leo Fender was on a mission to design a fresh collection of acoustic instruments that captured the innovative spirit that permeated the artists around him. In collaboration with legendary luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Leo released several unique acoustic models that embodied the character that made Fender a symbol of the rock-and-roll revolution, including unmistakable headstock shapes, easy-to-play neck profiles and radical styling, changing the face of Fender Acoustics forever. Today's Fender California Vintage models draw directly from their mid-century origins with a retro visual vibe, adding 21st century performance and a rich, refined acoustic tone - a true modern alternative with classic Fender heritage.

Engineered with an innovative Performance X™ bracing pattern, the mid-size auditorium body of the Fender California Vintage Palomino™ is lightly crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides to effortlessly produce a versatile, articulate voice with exceptional detail, clarity and balance. An ergonomic modern "V" profile was chosen for the the okoume neck along with a 25.5" scale length for optimal sustain, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap for a distinctive look born from Fender's electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include a bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays for a throwback look, vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a bone nut and saddle for superior harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the onboard Fishman® Presys VT Plus preamp system features seamless soundhole-mounted controls that blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device. A vintage-style hardshell case is included.

Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing standout style, superior sound and effortless playability for those who aspire to play something 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
• Vintage-style hardshell case

Specifications

Neck

• HeadstockTilt-Back Vintage Palomino
  
• Neck MaterialOkoume
  
• Neck FinishSatin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
  
• Neck ShapeModern "V"
  
• Fingerboard Radius16" (406.4 mm)
  
• Fingerboard MaterialOvangkol
  
• Position InlaysPearloid Block
  
• Side DotsBlack
  
• Number of Frets20
  
• Truss RodModern Heel Adjust
  
• Truss Rod Nut4 mm Hex
  
• String NutBone
  
• Nut Width1.69" (43 mm)
  
• Nut MaterialBone
  
• Fret Size2mm
  
• Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body

• BodySolid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Ovangkol Back and Sides
  
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
  
• Body ShapePalomino™ Auditorium
  
• Body TopSolid Sitka Spruce
  
• Body BindingAged White
  
• Body BackSolid Ovangkol
  
• Body SidesSolid Ovangkol
  
• Body MaterialSolid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Ovangkol Back and Sides
  
• CutawayNo
  
• BracingPerformance "X"
  
• Rosette2-Ring B/W/B
  
• PurflingBlack/White/Black/White

Hardware

• BridgeVintage Viking
  
• Bridge PinsWhite
  
• Pickguard1-Ply Gold
  
• Hardware FinishNickel
  
• Tuning MachinesVintage-Style with Aged White Buttons
  
• StringsFender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403
  
• Strap ButtonsVintage-Style

Electronics

• ControlsVolume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo)
  
• Special ElectronicsFender®/Fishman® Presys VT Plus Soundhole Pickup System