Is the Redondo Player good for beginners?

Yes. The slim C-shaped neck and cutaway make it comfortable to learn on, and the onboard preamp lets you plug in early.

Does it have a solid top?

Yes. The top is solid Sitka spruce with X-bracing; the back and sides are laminated sapele.

Can I plug it into an amp or PA?

Yes. The Fishman Flex preamp has volume, tone and a push-knob phase control for live or recording use.

How does it compare with the Fender CD-60S?

The Redondo Player adds a cutaway, a tilt-back Strat-style headstock and the Fishman Flex preamp; the CD-60S is a simpler dreadnought.

What is the scale length?

25.6 inches (650 mm), close to Fender's electric scale and shorter than many dreadnoughts.

No case is listed with the guitar; check the box contents before buying.

What do buyers say about the Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Electric Guitar?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings.

Where can I buy the Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Electric Guitar?

6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Music Manor, TheMusic StoreInc, WillcuttGuitars.com, Guitar Center.

Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Electric Guitar Price History: $335.99

Q: Where is the Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Electric Guitar cheapest?

At Music Manor, for $335.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.9 / 527 ratings

Owners rate it highly, praising its playability, looks and plugged-in sound for the money. Some note the acoustic voice is bright rather than deep, which is expected from laminated back and sides.

What people mention

PlayabilityPraisedOwners find the slim C-shaped neck comfortable and easy to fret.
Amplified tonePraisedThe Fishman Flex preamp is said to reproduce the guitar's sound faithfully when plugged in.
Acoustic toneMixedSome say the voice is bright and less deep than all-solid dreadnoughts.
BuildPraisedBuyers describe the construction and finish as solid for the price.
Body sizeCriticisedA few find the dreadnought body bulky to hold.

From WillcuttGuitars.com

X-braced solid Sitka spruce top with laminated sapele back and sides
Dreadnought Redondo body with cutaway for a deep, robust voice with exceptional projection and volume
Nato neck with easy-to-play slim "C"-shaped profile
25.6" (650 mm) scale length and tilt-back 6-in-line Stratocaster headstock
Onboard Fishman Flex preamp with volume, tone and push tone knob for phase control
Vintage-style tuning machines and GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle

Materials: Solid Sitka spruce top; laminated sapele back and sides; nato neck; walnut fingerboard; GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle; 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
Fit: Slim "C"-shaped neck profile; nut width 1.69" (43 mm); fingerboard radius 15.75" (400 mm); 20 frets
Care: Satin urethane neck finish; satin body finish
Shipping: Free shipping on orders over 35.00

About the Fender Redondo Player Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Fender Redondo Player is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar with a cutaway dreadnought body. The top is solid Sitka spruce with scalloped X-bracing, and the back and sides are laminated sapele. The body has a satin finish, aged white binding, a 2-ring black-white-black rosette and a 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard.

The nato neck has a slim "C" profile, a walnut fingerboard with white dot inlays and 20 frets. The tilt-back 6-in-line Stratocaster headstock carries vintage-style tuning machines. The nut and saddle are GraphTech NuBone.

The onboard Fishman Flex preamp lets the guitar be plugged into an amplifier or recording device. Controls are volume, tone and a push tone knob for phase control.

Body: Redondo dreadnought with cutaway
Top: Solid Sitka spruce, scalloped X-bracing
Back and sides: Laminated sapele
Neck: Nato, slim "C" shape, satin urethane finish
Fingerboard: Walnut, 15.75" (400 mm) radius, 20 frets
Scale length: 25.6" (650 mm)
Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Electronics: Fishman Flex preamp
Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L coated 80/20, .012-.052
Hardware: Nickel finish