Fender Expands California Acoustic Series with Two New Models
Fender has expanded its California Series of acoustic guitars with two new models, plus left-handed offerings of the Redondo and Newporter player models.
Fender's new Villager 12-string (pictured above) features a gloss black finish, a cutaway Newporter shape and Fishman electronics.
It will be available starting late summer/early fall 2018 for $499.99.
The Kingsman acoustic bass features a gloss black finish, a mahogany Jazz Bass neck and a cutaway for easy access to the upper reaches of the fingerboard. The Kingsman also features a new body shape that’s modeled after the Newporter guitar style.
It will be available starting late summer/early fall 2018 for $599.99.
The Newporter and Redondo left-handed models will each be available in late summer/early fall 2018 for $399.99.
For more on the California Series, head on over to fender.com.
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