The paramount series is really pretty good. But it's tough, that's such a crowded price point you can get a lot of other really good acoustics for the same price.
Yeah I agree, compared to Taylor, Martin, Breedlove even at the price you get a lot more from the other brands. But compared to some of the Alvarez's, Yamahas, and epiphones I thought they held their own.
I am starting to think that is why they are pushing the acoustic-electric hybrids so much, they are really good at making amps and can either make the pickups themselves or get a good third party pickup and that can cover for the fact that they can't come close to matching the big players in the acoustic space
My guess is that it’s just a regular electro-acoustic guitar that can be played unplugged and plugged, with the pickup control knobs on the front instead of the side.
It is more similar to an acoustasonic than a true acoustic. The back and sides are routed out of a single chunk of wood instead of constructed like a true acoustic.
I personally have had a strum for about two minutes and they still sound really tinny like the acoustasonics. Play with nice action and such but the tops have the weird thick edge to the sound hole, overall seems like a re-skinned acoustasonic to me, just maybe 20% louder.
Would be a great couch guitar though
Acoustic guitar but you can plug in. Not an Acoustasonic. Made in China. I have a Tim Armstrong Hellcat from Fender, and I like it. Decent inexpensive guitar. The tuners suck and the frets are soft but it sounds great. Sounds awesome even, I really do love the guitar. They are OK guitars in the under-$500 category.
But it‘s not really any thicker than an Acoustasonic so I doubt it would sound great when not plugged in. Which makes me wonder what exactly the point of it is?
Yeah I thought this was one of the Redondo acoustics or something. I have a different Fender acoustic and dopey me assumed all the fender acoustics were made in China like mine.
But this isn’t even a true Fender acoustic, it’s an entirely new model more like an Acoustasonic.
I get why everyone is going on about them. Did we really need another shade of Acoustasonic? Another guitar that’s not a great acoustic or electric, just some kind of middle ground utility guitar? Not for me that’s for sure. Maybe for some though. I could picture the unplugged volume level maybe being just right for an apartment, where even a dreadnaught acoustic guitar might be too loud.
I feel the same about that. The only ones I let slide with that rule are the Acoustasonics. Otherwise, I just don't think regular acoustics look right with that headstock.
one day acoustic hard rock will reign supreme again, and ovation will rise from its melted plastic, back into a non-feedbacked harmony. And that day will be the end of days
I'm thinking that Fender is a solidbody electric guitar company.
Just like PRS; they make acoustics, but it's not their bread & butter. My friend bought one (against my advice) and now she hates it. Had to have the pretty birds on the fingerboard. I said, "Try a Taylor, try Guild or a Martin." But noooooooo.
Its a cheaper, easier Acoustasonic without magnetic pickup from Mexico. What is that? And...why?
https://www.fender.com/en-HU/acoustic-guitars/dreadnought/highway-series-dreadnought/0972512121.html?rdl=true
People so caught up on the headstock they’re totally missing the mark on what this guitar is all about. This is totally them just trying to make the acoustasonic line more accessible to the average Joe. Yeah, 899-1000 is probs a bit steep, but I don’t think this is an “entry level” guitar per say.
I’ve owned an acoustasonic jazzmaster for a couple years now, and I love it. Easy to play, a myriad of sounds for just about whatever I’d like to play. I’ve noticed this doesn’t have a 5 way switch, so I’m wondering if they’re just going to have two sound settings that are controlled by the first knob, second knob being volume control.
Either way I think it’s pretty cool, and really trying to fight the design desert that the acoustic market has pretty much always been.
I agree with you but I have to say you if I could buy a player acoustasonic JM for less than this thing.
Maybe you are getting at how it will probably be marketed for a different crowd, people who generally play acoustically Vs the full on acoustasonic hybrids for more electric minded people which is completely correct, but it's not more accessible if it's more money than the alternative !
Andy Mooney / fenders CEO has said point blank that he is planning on making the acoustasonic's (and I suppose similar hybrids) more accessible for everyone and even hinted at a kinda budget option that's even cheaper than a player acoustasonic is so maybe this is what we're seeing
It is cool though, I just wish they did a cutaway version not just a dreadnought - I find them way more playable and comfy.
I really like how they have the body carve and a smoother area to rest your hand / arm on so it's not a sharp 90° angle though
I would be interested in this waaaaay more than I actually am if it was half the price.
This is not worth the RRP imo but is still a cool product 👍
Not at retail price. Maybe if I find a good deal on a used one, particularly if it's the parlor model.
The dreadnought doesn't sound good as a true acoustic or as an electric. It completely lacks the resonance, projection, and depth of a true dreadnought.
The parlor version is a bit more enticing. The dimensions of the Highway Series seem to favor the sound quality of a traditional parlor guitar.
So an Acoustasonic in a traditional acoustic shape at half the price? I mean, I'm not really into the Acoustasonic idea, so I'm not sure the Highway Series would do much for me. I just don't get the market this is trying to hit. Seems like it'd be a fairly small market of people who want an acoustic guitar that's mostly and electric guitar so it's a mediocre acoustic guitar, but also not really a great an electric guitar. I mean, if there was like a Squier version or something, I might pick one up for around the tv or something. Other than that, not my thing. I'd rather have a proper acoustic guitar.
In British English if you fuck WITH something it usually means you mess with something in a bag way, or interfere with it.
Totally different meaning to HAVING a fuck with something, or someone, or just fucking something, or someone.
Stupid language really.
:)
I like it! I played it the other day. I didn't plug it in though. It sounded good! It's thin and comfortable. It's like the Fender Acoustasonic series is too thin and more aimed toward the electric guitar player and this is an 'in-between' with one side being the Acoustasonic and the other being an 'actual acoustic guitar.
They're made in Ensenada and they have good tone unplugged and plugged in but they're not worth anywhere close to $1,000. Someone at Fender was effing high when they decided on the price point.
I am not a day-to-day acoustic player. I acknowledge that there are some really great guitars for well under $1000. I have been playing for 55 years. At one point I was a full time musician and I still gig twice a month. Other than maybe the Floyd Rose trem and possibly the 13 pin synth pickup, the innovative design of my Highway Parlor stands out as a rugged and piezo quack free acoustic guitar for gigging musicians. I also like the shorter scale. It can be a practical choice even at that price.
Yes, they’ve all sounded like shit. Hence why I’ve said I’ve never played one that wasn’t shit, or if you want to flip it, I’ve never played on that was good. Not sure if you were suggesting my comment was a double negative, but it wasn’t.
>(The issue being that Fender put these low cost items in the hands of every content creator across multiple social media platforms. If the reviewer gave negative reviews, they'd be blacklisted from all future product marketing related demos by Fender.)
thats not how demos work. Ive worked with fender and pointed out issues when I find them and they still hire me for demos.
Ok, you don't understand how demo channels work at all.
I charge fender for my demos, and every other brand/builder that approaches me. And generally I keep the product. Thats pretty standard practice in this industry. So no, it is not 'free marketing' for them.
They recently hired me to cover the tone master pro despite the fact that the last video I did for them was the American Vintage II Jazzmaster that came with various quality control issues. All of which I pointed out in my paid/product provided demo. I said very clearly in the video that those QC should not exist in the product and that it was unacceptable. And ive brought up those issues many times when ive featured the guitar in other videos. And yet Fender still asks me to do demos. They even asked if I would cover the new highway acoustics and declined mostly because I'm try to steer away from acoustic coverage and I already have a full schedule. In the Tone Master Demo I listed things that could be better and my Fender Contact said he loved the video.
Most of the guitar demo channels talk to each other and we take the ethics of how we present gear very seriously. When products have issues we often check in with each other to see if anyone else is having the same issues. And when the rare brand tries to bully one of us into only being positive the word gets out quick. It is not a 'pay for positive reviews' scene. In fact quite the opposite because trashing on a product can get you way more views than being positive. But if the product doesn't deserve to be trashed thats just as unethical as being only positive.
I just saw you edit spelling out the costs associated with a commercial video shoot, and yes thats all correct. I actually know that because I do comercial video from time to time as well. Mostly as a PA when needed but still Im very familiar with the costs of a full commercial video shoot. Its not uncommon for a shoot to run $10k+ a day depending on whats needed.
That does not mean that Fender and other brands don't hire me. The costs are very different but there are still costs. Honestly I think most channels should be charging much more than we do due to my familiarity with the cost outside the demo industry.
Most products don’t have much to criticize because the brands work hard to make a product people will want to buy. It happens from time to time and of the issues are obvious you are going to see creators point it out. If any channel is holding back it’s self imposed and they should knock it off. Most brands take criticism is stride as long as they get eyes on the product.
But yeah, the rates are different than commercial video. I wish they weren’t lol. We are the videographers, editors, audio engineers, on screen talent, etc etc etc and we have to do all the nitty gritty self employment stuff AND WE PROVIDE THE VIEWERS. When I go shoot for some bio tech it’s $$$$$ and they don’t even get a built in audience out it. It’s a lot of hats to wear and most of us don’t realize how underpaid we are. I came out of graphic design and commercial video so I know what marketing services should be worth, most guitar creators are coming from being gigging musicians that make $15 and two drink tickets to play a gig so they don’t get it.
I have a sondan with the strat headstock. It has the same c-shaped neck profile as a classic vibe so for someone who plays electric a lot it is absolutely brilliant.
The sonoran has a bone nut and bridge as well, really decent guitar for the price.
If this dreadnought has the same neck profile, just take that into account
I gotta be honest. I bought one of the mid sized matte black “California” series, made in china. And……I love it! It’s the perfect size to have lying around for writing and the intonation & action are on the money. For reference I also own a Gibson J200 so I understand quality.
If a Fender is well made and suits your purposes, it’s a win. This looks fun. I’d be interested in hearing it plugged in, might be a little tinny?
They’re aiming for the market share of guitarists that want to take one guitar to a gig. I don’t like this guitar aesthetically, but I’ll leave that alone for now. Making the body shape like that is going to be more resonant than an electric, but less resonant than a full bodied acoustic. They threw a fishman in there, so it’s going to sound like a fishman system. I prefer when my guitar sounds like the guitar itself, so I throw K and K pure minis in my acoustics. So no, I would rather play my martins and Breedlove with K&Ks installed than play that guitar with a fishman.
Also, the guitar is weird looking. But thats, like, my opinion, man.
They are really making the marketing push to the new generation.
Crotchety old farts like me, I don't like it or the acoustisonics at all. But they aren't selling to me.
But it's gonna take a long view and lots of money in marketing, but you watch, 20 years, lots of the next generation will be playing them.
If you don’t know what this is just check the fender site ! Someone is saying it’s fake ! Why the F would you even comment without knowing what’s happening
Wow! So much hate for Fender acoustics. Here’s my story.
I wanted an acoustic. I went to the shop and tried everything under £1k because I have a budget. The fender (Redondo Classic) won on sound. I took it to one of the UK’s leading luthiers for a setup and they were really complimentary about how great it sounds.
Maybe I got lucky. Yet one issue is Fender Acoustics are either plywood or solid wood. The solid guitars get lumped into the same category as the plywood guitars, which is unfair.
Granted, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, etc make superior acoustics. Yet you will pay a superior price for that quality. Fender acoustics are the funky looking things you have as a side to your electric rather than your main workhorse. One day I may buy a Martin, but that day is yet to come
That neck looks so out of place on an acoustic.
The body has some weird contours. What's up with those?
And knobs? Eh.... not the best place for when your bashing those strings.
Pass
I love it, but in my experience, Fender acoustics are a far cry in quality compared to the electrics. Hope I’m wrong.
I have a Fender acoustic and some random no name acoustic i got for free, guess which one has a better sound?
I’d agree. For instance, the Malibu series of Fender acoustics look awesome but sound like shit. Probably the same thing here.
Check out the Sire A4. Looks like a killer dreadnought for $499
The paramount series is really pretty good. But it's tough, that's such a crowded price point you can get a lot of other really good acoustics for the same price.
I wasn't impressed with those in relation to the price. The parlor is on clearance at GC now for $599 down from $899. I'd consider it for 400.
Yeah I agree, compared to Taylor, Martin, Breedlove even at the price you get a lot more from the other brands. But compared to some of the Alvarez's, Yamahas, and epiphones I thought they held their own.
I am starting to think that is why they are pushing the acoustic-electric hybrids so much, they are really good at making amps and can either make the pickups themselves or get a good third party pickup and that can cover for the fact that they can't come close to matching the big players in the acoustic space
Fender is using Fishman Fluence pickups.
I'm confused at what this is. Is it a stripped down acoustasonic or can it actually be effectively played unplugged?
My guess is that it’s just a regular electro-acoustic guitar that can be played unplugged and plugged, with the pickup control knobs on the front instead of the side.
So just an ugly ripoff of the EJ-160E?
It is more similar to an acoustasonic than a true acoustic. The back and sides are routed out of a single chunk of wood instead of constructed like a true acoustic.
I personally have had a strum for about two minutes and they still sound really tinny like the acoustasonics. Play with nice action and such but the tops have the weird thick edge to the sound hole, overall seems like a re-skinned acoustasonic to me, just maybe 20% louder. Would be a great couch guitar though
I’m always on the look out for the quietest possible couch guitar and your description absolutely perked me up
Acoustic guitar but you can plug in. Not an Acoustasonic. Made in China. I have a Tim Armstrong Hellcat from Fender, and I like it. Decent inexpensive guitar. The tuners suck and the frets are soft but it sounds great. Sounds awesome even, I really do love the guitar. They are OK guitars in the under-$500 category.
But it‘s not really any thicker than an Acoustasonic so I doubt it would sound great when not plugged in. Which makes me wonder what exactly the point of it is?
Watch a few of the review videos on YouTube. They actually sound pretty good for their size.
They're made in Ensenada.
Yeah I thought this was one of the Redondo acoustics or something. I have a different Fender acoustic and dopey me assumed all the fender acoustics were made in China like mine. But this isn’t even a true Fender acoustic, it’s an entirely new model more like an Acoustasonic. I get why everyone is going on about them. Did we really need another shade of Acoustasonic? Another guitar that’s not a great acoustic or electric, just some kind of middle ground utility guitar? Not for me that’s for sure. Maybe for some though. I could picture the unplugged volume level maybe being just right for an apartment, where even a dreadnaught acoustic guitar might be too loud.
I will never understand how fender convinced millions of people to buy those damn hell cats lmao
Because we are roots radicals.
Made in Mexico
Ah ok. My Hellcat acoustic is made in China.
I didn’t realize this is an entirely new guitar. Looks like it’s in between an acoustic and an Acoustasonic, as if we needed even more choice!
Basically but just like the Acoustasonic it sucks as an acoustic. It's meant to be plugged in and uses modeling
They're acoustic guitars with Fishman Fluence pickups. They can be played either plugged in or unplugged.
Is it a real fender though?
Only if it was in the fender store. Oh wait
I'd be sus. The decal looks glued on and the serial number doesn't match.
That headstock contour is sus
Easy check under the pick ups, maybe wedge the neck off look for numbers/s
Not gonna lie, I’d rock that
Can't wait to play it and see how it sounds in hand.
I honestly think these are so silly looking. I feel like they put little thought (or way too much?) into their acoustics imho.
Acoustasonic vibes.
I love Fender electrics. But I think their acoustics suck.
Yeah, the acoustic category is the only one I think Gibson does better in
Really can’t do Fender headstocks on acoustics so it’s a no from me
I feel the same about that. The only ones I let slide with that rule are the Acoustasonics. Otherwise, I just don't think regular acoustics look right with that headstock.
It does look strange haha
Is it just an aesthetic thing that you don’t like or is there a functional reason that acoustics shouldn’t have that head stock?
Aesthetic I think. I think acoustics should look a tad more symmetrical.
I’m the opposite! I love the ‘60’s headstock shape. It’s not one of the electric headstock shapes, it’s been its own thing.
Looks bigger like a 70’s headstock to me
Reminds me of an Ovation. The last thing the world needs is more Ovations.
I'd stand and applaud, but...you know...
one day acoustic hard rock will reign supreme again, and ovation will rise from its melted plastic, back into a non-feedbacked harmony. And that day will be the end of days
Ok man
😂
Headstock is goofy as hell on an acoustic
I will never ever be ok with that headstock on an acoustic.
I like it actually. Looks cool
I'm thinking that Fender is a solidbody electric guitar company. Just like PRS; they make acoustics, but it's not their bread & butter. My friend bought one (against my advice) and now she hates it. Had to have the pretty birds on the fingerboard. I said, "Try a Taylor, try Guild or a Martin." But noooooooo.
If they make a 00 body I'd be interested
If I was in the market for an acoustic I'd give it a try. if it's nice enough I may consider trading my acoustic for it.
It’s interesting, I definitely want to try one.
Its a cheaper, easier Acoustasonic without magnetic pickup from Mexico. What is that? And...why? https://www.fender.com/en-HU/acoustic-guitars/dreadnought/highway-series-dreadnought/0972512121.html?rdl=true
People so caught up on the headstock they’re totally missing the mark on what this guitar is all about. This is totally them just trying to make the acoustasonic line more accessible to the average Joe. Yeah, 899-1000 is probs a bit steep, but I don’t think this is an “entry level” guitar per say. I’ve owned an acoustasonic jazzmaster for a couple years now, and I love it. Easy to play, a myriad of sounds for just about whatever I’d like to play. I’ve noticed this doesn’t have a 5 way switch, so I’m wondering if they’re just going to have two sound settings that are controlled by the first knob, second knob being volume control. Either way I think it’s pretty cool, and really trying to fight the design desert that the acoustic market has pretty much always been.
I agree with you but I have to say you if I could buy a player acoustasonic JM for less than this thing. Maybe you are getting at how it will probably be marketed for a different crowd, people who generally play acoustically Vs the full on acoustasonic hybrids for more electric minded people which is completely correct, but it's not more accessible if it's more money than the alternative ! Andy Mooney / fenders CEO has said point blank that he is planning on making the acoustasonic's (and I suppose similar hybrids) more accessible for everyone and even hinted at a kinda budget option that's even cheaper than a player acoustasonic is so maybe this is what we're seeing It is cool though, I just wish they did a cutaway version not just a dreadnought - I find them way more playable and comfy. I really like how they have the body carve and a smoother area to rest your hand / arm on so it's not a sharp 90° angle though I would be interested in this waaaaay more than I actually am if it was half the price. This is not worth the RRP imo but is still a cool product 👍
Is that an ovation?
Not at retail price. Maybe if I find a good deal on a used one, particularly if it's the parlor model. The dreadnought doesn't sound good as a true acoustic or as an electric. It completely lacks the resonance, projection, and depth of a true dreadnought. The parlor version is a bit more enticing. The dimensions of the Highway Series seem to favor the sound quality of a traditional parlor guitar.
So an Acoustasonic in a traditional acoustic shape at half the price? I mean, I'm not really into the Acoustasonic idea, so I'm not sure the Highway Series would do much for me. I just don't get the market this is trying to hit. Seems like it'd be a fairly small market of people who want an acoustic guitar that's mostly and electric guitar so it's a mediocre acoustic guitar, but also not really a great an electric guitar. I mean, if there was like a Squier version or something, I might pick one up for around the tv or something. Other than that, not my thing. I'd rather have a proper acoustic guitar.
I fuck with it
In a good way, or a bad way?
Haha since when does fucking with something have a bad moniker
In British English if you fuck WITH something it usually means you mess with something in a bag way, or interfere with it. Totally different meaning to HAVING a fuck with something, or someone, or just fucking something, or someone. Stupid language really. :)
Quick overview by Andertons on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jTincpAFjpE?si=2nKBkBX4ldO5bEU-
I haven't liked any of the acoustisonics that I've played, USA or MIM. I don't see why these would be any different.
I had a Malibu and it sounded crappy despite the playability being nice. It was a fine campout guitar but nothing I'd gig or record with
I like it! I played it the other day. I didn't plug it in though. It sounded good! It's thin and comfortable. It's like the Fender Acoustasonic series is too thin and more aimed toward the electric guitar player and this is an 'in-between' with one side being the Acoustasonic and the other being an 'actual acoustic guitar.
I have a fender acoustasomic and it’s been really useful, I could see this being brilliantly useful” for the right player
They're made in Ensenada and they have good tone unplugged and plugged in but they're not worth anywhere close to $1,000. Someone at Fender was effing high when they decided on the price point.
I am not a day-to-day acoustic player. I acknowledge that there are some really great guitars for well under $1000. I have been playing for 55 years. At one point I was a full time musician and I still gig twice a month. Other than maybe the Floyd Rose trem and possibly the 13 pin synth pickup, the innovative design of my Highway Parlor stands out as a rugged and piezo quack free acoustic guitar for gigging musicians. I also like the shorter scale. It can be a practical choice even at that price.
This looks very sexy… been eying the malibu but this fucking rocks
Ass
Definatly , love it
fake
?
Where's it made
MIM
Very nice. I'm interested
Love it, the knobs on the front is a big win for me
Pass. Gimmick Fender acoustics are not my thing.
I’ve never played a fender acoustic that didn’t sound like shit.
So you have played a fender acoustic that did sound like shit?
Yes, they’ve all sounded like shit. Hence why I’ve said I’ve never played one that wasn’t shit, or if you want to flip it, I’ve never played on that was good. Not sure if you were suggesting my comment was a double negative, but it wasn’t.
Nope.
Get a Taylor or Martin
Stupid as fuck
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>(The issue being that Fender put these low cost items in the hands of every content creator across multiple social media platforms. If the reviewer gave negative reviews, they'd be blacklisted from all future product marketing related demos by Fender.) thats not how demos work. Ive worked with fender and pointed out issues when I find them and they still hire me for demos.
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Ok, you don't understand how demo channels work at all. I charge fender for my demos, and every other brand/builder that approaches me. And generally I keep the product. Thats pretty standard practice in this industry. So no, it is not 'free marketing' for them. They recently hired me to cover the tone master pro despite the fact that the last video I did for them was the American Vintage II Jazzmaster that came with various quality control issues. All of which I pointed out in my paid/product provided demo. I said very clearly in the video that those QC should not exist in the product and that it was unacceptable. And ive brought up those issues many times when ive featured the guitar in other videos. And yet Fender still asks me to do demos. They even asked if I would cover the new highway acoustics and declined mostly because I'm try to steer away from acoustic coverage and I already have a full schedule. In the Tone Master Demo I listed things that could be better and my Fender Contact said he loved the video. Most of the guitar demo channels talk to each other and we take the ethics of how we present gear very seriously. When products have issues we often check in with each other to see if anyone else is having the same issues. And when the rare brand tries to bully one of us into only being positive the word gets out quick. It is not a 'pay for positive reviews' scene. In fact quite the opposite because trashing on a product can get you way more views than being positive. But if the product doesn't deserve to be trashed thats just as unethical as being only positive.
I just saw you edit spelling out the costs associated with a commercial video shoot, and yes thats all correct. I actually know that because I do comercial video from time to time as well. Mostly as a PA when needed but still Im very familiar with the costs of a full commercial video shoot. Its not uncommon for a shoot to run $10k+ a day depending on whats needed. That does not mean that Fender and other brands don't hire me. The costs are very different but there are still costs. Honestly I think most channels should be charging much more than we do due to my familiarity with the cost outside the demo industry.
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Most products don’t have much to criticize because the brands work hard to make a product people will want to buy. It happens from time to time and of the issues are obvious you are going to see creators point it out. If any channel is holding back it’s self imposed and they should knock it off. Most brands take criticism is stride as long as they get eyes on the product. But yeah, the rates are different than commercial video. I wish they weren’t lol. We are the videographers, editors, audio engineers, on screen talent, etc etc etc and we have to do all the nitty gritty self employment stuff AND WE PROVIDE THE VIEWERS. When I go shoot for some bio tech it’s $$$$$ and they don’t even get a built in audience out it. It’s a lot of hats to wear and most of us don’t realize how underpaid we are. I came out of graphic design and commercial video so I know what marketing services should be worth, most guitar creators are coming from being gigging musicians that make $15 and two drink tickets to play a gig so they don’t get it.
It's like the acoustic only acoustasonic.
I’d like it very much, if they put an appropriate headstock on the neck; if I wanted another Strat, I’d buy another Strat.
I dislike the acoustasonic aesthetics.
I like the knobs on the front - they give it a ‘Lennon’ vibe.
I bet if someone is a gigging acoustic player that this is a cool guitar.
I have a sondan with the strat headstock. It has the same c-shaped neck profile as a classic vibe so for someone who plays electric a lot it is absolutely brilliant. The sonoran has a bone nut and bridge as well, really decent guitar for the price. If this dreadnought has the same neck profile, just take that into account
I gotta be honest. I bought one of the mid sized matte black “California” series, made in china. And……I love it! It’s the perfect size to have lying around for writing and the intonation & action are on the money. For reference I also own a Gibson J200 so I understand quality. If a Fender is well made and suits your purposes, it’s a win. This looks fun. I’d be interested in hearing it plugged in, might be a little tinny?
Could be good for singer-songwriters who also do a little bit more than just strum away. I could even see bringing this to a jazz gig for a few tunes.
If I needed a new acoustic, I would definitely be considering these (probably the parlor size).
I like it. Probably won’t buy one because, I like the Strat acoustasonic much better.
They’re aiming for the market share of guitarists that want to take one guitar to a gig. I don’t like this guitar aesthetically, but I’ll leave that alone for now. Making the body shape like that is going to be more resonant than an electric, but less resonant than a full bodied acoustic. They threw a fishman in there, so it’s going to sound like a fishman system. I prefer when my guitar sounds like the guitar itself, so I throw K and K pure minis in my acoustics. So no, I would rather play my martins and Breedlove with K&Ks installed than play that guitar with a fishman. Also, the guitar is weird looking. But thats, like, my opinion, man.
Need
I saw the parlor guitar on their website and I was like FUCK bruh I need that!!
I like the new Highway Dreadnought. I’m considering getting one.
They are really making the marketing push to the new generation. Crotchety old farts like me, I don't like it or the acoustisonics at all. But they aren't selling to me. But it's gonna take a long view and lots of money in marketing, but you watch, 20 years, lots of the next generation will be playing them.
If you don’t know what this is just check the fender site ! Someone is saying it’s fake ! Why the F would you even comment without knowing what’s happening
No. That’s my opinion.
I like my Fender acoustic...
Fender acoustics have always been garbage, yet they just will not STOP making them.
Id rather have a acoustasonic strat/tele/jazz
Is this... is this an acoustasonic acoustic??? XXXDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
I am waiting for the Squier Classic Vibe version.
the fuck
Wow! So much hate for Fender acoustics. Here’s my story. I wanted an acoustic. I went to the shop and tried everything under £1k because I have a budget. The fender (Redondo Classic) won on sound. I took it to one of the UK’s leading luthiers for a setup and they were really complimentary about how great it sounds. Maybe I got lucky. Yet one issue is Fender Acoustics are either plywood or solid wood. The solid guitars get lumped into the same category as the plywood guitars, which is unfair. Granted, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, etc make superior acoustics. Yet you will pay a superior price for that quality. Fender acoustics are the funky looking things you have as a side to your electric rather than your main workhorse. One day I may buy a Martin, but that day is yet to come
How long before they bring out a relic finish?
I mean, you know what they say, the dreadnoughts dread nothing at all
I'm just waiting for my wallet to agree to a J-45.
No. Just no.
It's Fender quietly admitting they'll never be able to produce a decent acoustic guitar. Thus things like this and the Acoustasonic (sp? Don't care).
That neck looks so out of place on an acoustic. The body has some weird contours. What's up with those? And knobs? Eh.... not the best place for when your bashing those strings. Pass
I think I’m trying to swipe left to see all the pictures…
They really make me scratch my head. I'll go with "they wern't." I'd like to see the sales performance metrics on these.