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® Sonitone 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.

Colour	Sienna Sunburst
Series	California
Dimensions	7.6x19.2x46.5 IN
Weight	7.51 kg
Body	Solid Spruce Top with Ovangkol Back and Sides
Body Finish	Gloss Poly
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Pickguard	1-Ply Aged White
Position Inlays	Pearloid Block
Body Shape	Palomino Auditorium
Neck Material	Okoume
Neck Shape	Modern "V"
Scale Length	25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Radius	16" (406.4 mm)
Fret Size	2mm
String Nut	Bone
Nut Width	1.69" (43 mm)
Truss Rod	Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Wrench	4 mm Hex (Allen)
Controls	Volume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo)
Bridge	Vintage Viking
Tuning Machines	Vintage-Style with Aged White Buttons
Strings	Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403
Case/Gig Bag	Vintage-Style Hardshell
Product Type	Guitars