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05-20-2010, 01:50 PM
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My New Guitar...
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 Model Name: CN240SCE Model Number: 097-2405-021 Series: Classical Design Series Body Style: Classical, Single Cutaway Acoustic / Electric, (Nylon String) Colors: (021) Natural Finish: Gloss, (Polyurethane) Top: Solid Cedar Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing Back and Sides: Laminated Rosewood Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood No. of Frets: 18 Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle Machine Heads: Gold, 3-In-line with White Pearl Buttons Electronics: FenderŪ APC-Pro On-Board Active Preamp with Piezo Pickup, Volume Control, 3-Band EQ, and Mid Sweep Scale Length: 25.3" (643mm) Body Depth: 3.94" (100mm) to 4.92" (125mm) Width at Nut: 1.81" (45.97mm) Width at Heel: N/A Unique Features: Dual Action Truss Rod, Wood Mosaic Rosette, Scalloped X Bracing, Gold "F" Logo, Multi-ABS Body Binding, Brown Neck Binding Strings: Fender Nylon Classical 100, Clear, Tie End Classical Strings, p/n 0730100000, Gauges .028, .032, .040, .029, .035, .043 Accessories: None Introduced: 1/2006 Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice Last edited by VintageToneGuy; 05-20-2010 at 02:07 PM. 
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#2
05-20-2010, 03:42 PM
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Wow.
I had no idea Fender even had such aspirations (toward nylon-string/hybrid guitars). I'm impressed that they even thought of us classical/nylon-string players. How does she play? Have you plugged it in yet?
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#3
05-20-2010, 05:08 PM
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Fender is not known for producing great acoustics, but this is a sweet little Classical\Electric. I'm not a traditional classical player; I just like to pluck nylon strings once in a while and this fills the bill nicely. Of course, budget was a concern for me, so this was a good buy with a hardshell case for under $four clams.vtg
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#4
05-20-2010, 07:45 PM
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I have played the same guitar and I found it more than OK for the price, but the problem for me is that the neck width is even smaller than a 1 7/8 (which is 48 mm). With nylon strings, that are thicker and oscillate more than steel strings, it is very difficult to play fingerstyle unless the neck is at least as wide as a Taylor nylon.
For a similar price, I also think that the new Yamaha NTX crossovers are an interesting alternative.
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#5
05-20-2010, 11:55 PM
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Probably the first nylon-string guitar I ever played was a Fender, and that dates back to the late 70's. I don't recall the model number, but it was a great little guitar. Unfortunately, I procrastinated for a few days, and when I went back to pick it up,,,, there it was,,,,,, GONE.
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05-21-2010, 05:48 AM
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I think I saw one of these featured on WGN a few days ago. Some show called the Fender Music Cafe or something like that. Anyway, some girl was playing one in a black gloss finish. I could not get a good feel for how it sounded as her playing was all over the place. I am always pleased to see more offerings in the nylon crossover market. I hope you enjoy your new guitar.
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05-21-2010, 08:13 AM
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HUMM, whenever I think of Fender, I think Srat or Tele and I like acoustic, maybe I should take another look.
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#8
05-21-2010, 08:23 AM
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I think this is a discontinued model. I got the last one from Musician$ Fr**nd with a case for under four clams. So far, I cannot find any flaws to speak of in finish or workmanship. Very happy with my purchase! 
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