Reviews of the Best Fender Acoustic Guitars!Fender Acoustic Guitars | Fender Acoustic-ElectricWhile Fender may be known best for its electric guitar models such as the Stratocaster and Telecaster, the Fender acoustic guitar has developed a solid reputation in the music community.
The Fender HistoryBut Fender’s rise to fame was hardly a smooth trip. In fact, it began with a Californian; an inventor by the name of Leo Fender who was an electronics technician began experimenting with making amplifiers and custom-built guitars in his radio shop. Eventually he went on to produce the first instrument amplifiers that had built-in controls that could adjust the tone of the guitar.
But in 1965 Leo, who was in poor health, sold Fender Musical Instruments to CBS. The next twenty years saw Fender’s popularity explode, though it began to taper off thanks to poor management on the part of CBS. But in 1981 Fender underwent a restructuring that increased Fender’s marketplace presence by focusing on improving the quality of the instruments. Eventually the company was bought from CBS by a group of employees and investors committed to reviving Fender’s reputation and bringing the best guitars possible to the public. Fender Acoustic GuitaristsTheir plan worked. Today the top guitarists in the business go to the Fender Custom Shop located in Corona, California. Here they are walked through the design of guitars that are custom-built to their specifications.Electric guitarists are not the only ones who rely on Fender. Musicians like Rancid’s popular guitarist Tim Armstrong rely on Fender for the quality of instrument they have come to depend on. And Tim Armstrong is by no means the only Fender defender. Guitar legend James Burton, and Nashville’s own singer, songwriter and producer Buddy Miller not only play Fender Acoustic Guitars, but Fender has created signature Fender models for them. Adam Banton, the enigmatic BMX athlete who is sponsored by Fender because of his musicianship got his start with a low-end Fender Acoustic. And Radical Classical, the cutting edge classical guitarist from San Diego plays a Fender CN-240SCE Classic Design Acoustic Guitar. Fender Acoustic Guitar ModelsBut Fender hasn’t stopped with simply producing the best in electric guitars. With the increasing popularity of country music and acoustic guitars, Fender decided to expand on its limited, though affordable acoustic guitar line by becoming the exclusive North American producer of the Manuel Rodriguez line of guitars. These hand-crafted guitars that have been made in Spain since 1905 by the Rodriguez family have done a tremendous amount for increasing the popularity of Fender acoustic guitars.While not everyone can afford a Manuel Rodriguez, which can cost anywhere from $500 to $20,000 depending on the kind of wood it is crafted from, the Fender Dreadnought is a lower-end model whose reliability and affordability (with a cost of between $200-$400) makes it a popular model for those who are just learning to play but are looking for a good quality instrument. For those who are wanting a top-quality acoustic but who are also looking for a unique look to their instrument, the Fender Kingman’s C-shaped maple neck and awesomely styled block inlays coupled with the Stratocaster headstock give the Kingman a unique appearance and classiness that is affordable with a list price of $599. So Why Buy a Fender?While Fender may have made its name with its electric guitars, Fender acoustic guitars have a quality of build and an affordability that make them a definite contender in the acoustic guitar market. If you haven’t ever played one, try one out, you may just find yourself in for a surprise.Tell us about your favorite Fender Acoustic Guitars!Include the model # and explanation of why your guitar is so great! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see reviews from other visitors to this page...
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