This guitar on Fender's website is $1500. Why is it only $500 here. What is different?
1077638
This guitar is made in Mexico and is not hand crafted in the US by fender. They sub work out so be careful on what you buy. In my experience I find the American made units that fender does play better and have better necks I own both, a new one just like this white on with a maple neck which is finished with the satin flathead finish and I'd is slow. I own a 69 which is high gloss and has a great contour on the neck and plays great if you can go to a music store and try them out first .
1077639
This one is made in Mexico. The one you're probably looking at is made in USA. There's really no difference that I can see except the "snob" value of owning a true made in USA guitar. The quality of my Mexican Strat is excellent. Just read the reviews and decide which way you want to go.
1077640
The $500 model is probably made in Mexico, the more expensive probably made in the U.S. I own a MIM model.
1077641
I bought this guitar for my son and must tell you that this guitar is the exact same as US made. I think it is because it was made in Mexico.
1077642
Hi, I really don't Know about this diference of price. Maybe you are loking a different model with the same colors. This guitar is made in Mexico, it is another difference. I bought this guitar for a friend, he likes very much of everything, the sound is great.
1077643
Most likely the one you are seeing on the Fender website is the made in America version. This one (for $500) is made in Mexico. I own two that were made in Mexico and I think their quality and sound is fantastic.
996302
Personally I have only been taking lessons for 8 months now. I heard about this guitar from a friend of mine who has been playing for years and was in a band. He raved about this guitar which made me try it. I have had mine since May and I love it. I am really surprised how good it sounds and looks. It is a full size guitar however for an acoustic it is on the thin side. I did take this guitar to my local guitar shop and had them lower the action which made it so much better for my taste. It sounds good through an amp but I am guessing that is more of an opinion. There are no obvious problems with it. Hope this helps. Personally I have only been taking lessons for 8 months now. I heard about this guitar from a friend of mine who has been playing for years and was in a band. He raved about this guitar which made me try it. I have had mine since May and I love it. I am really surprised how good it sounds and looks. It is a full size guitar however for an acoustic it is on the thin side. I did take this guitar to my local guitar shop and had them lower the action which made it so much better for my taste. It sounds good through an amp but I am guessing that is more of an opinion. There are no obvious... » Read More Personally I have only been taking lessons for 8 months now. I heard about this guitar from a friend of mine who has been playing for years and was in a band. He raved about this guitar which made me try it. I have had mine since May and I love it. I am really surprised how good it sounds and looks. It is a full size guitar however for an acoustic it is on the thin side. I did take this guitar to my local guitar shop and had them lower the action which made it so much better for my taste. It sounds good through an amp but I am guessing that is more of an opinion. There are no obvious problems with it. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Make sure the scale lenght matches. Most Fender style are 25.5" This neck, I had to return because there was a crack where the fingerboard meats the neck. Second one I got was fine. Needs a litle setup but was basically playable out of the box. May have to work down the heel to fix, depends on the guitar.Tom
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It is my understanding the are the same basic guitar...the difference being a change of rosette around the sound hole, just the appearance should be slightly different making it a Limited Edition. A good guitar for the money. I am not disappointed.
1996894
Any guitar you buy here will be picked from a warehouse with a lot of them in stock. We have over 50 of these so we can only comment on the general setup work done by Fender. Typically they set them up well and have a medium action. Guitars of course can acclimate when shipped from one environment to another and necks can pull back or raise a little with humidity changes. These have a truss rod that can usually adjust for that.
532170
Yes it is. Made in America. it's a great guitar. where did you find 1?? i got mine in late Nov. 2013. thought they were all gone by now. i think they only made 500.
1986547
China...I was skeptical when I got the guitar, but the action is great and it plays smoothly. I think it's a real bargain...but you may get one made on a Monday!
1907123
No, if you 'require' a USA made guitar expect to pay at least $400 or so ... and that's for the cheap ones. The build quality of the one we have is OK (it was playable out of the box) but now that my daughter seems to be sticking with it it will get a professional set and I'll be upgrading the tuners (the weakest point in the hardware it comes with).
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Thats normal for any new guitar...all it needs is to be set up. Any music store can set up your guitar. Set up can cost u $50 to $100 depending the store. I highly recommend purchasing the tools for set up and having someone show you how to do it yourself that you spend money setting up your axe. I set my guitars up with evert string change to keep the intonation true and the action where i like
74277
Yeah I was super tripped out about that too, but its is a Fender. That's what we got in the mail was a Fender. I think they used to be Squiers but the product line was updated. Its a Fender for sure.
1582664
Nice guitar.I got mine from Kraft Music.It goes in the hard case so it's well protected and the other small items fit inside a compartment inside the hard case.However I have 12 guitars and decided to try the package deal with the Fender CD-60.That guitars sounds can't come close to the 700-S series and today I odered another one.What one you get is up to you but try to stick with this shape guitar body.http://www.kraftmusic.com/fender-cd-60-acoustic-guitar-sunburst-guitar-essentials-bundle.html/Put medium strings on it and it's going to sound like a $1,000.00 guitarGL and remember,out of all guitars I have the Fenders always sound much better.BOB Nice guitar.I got mine from Kraft Music.It goes in the hard case so it's well protected and the other small items fit inside a compartment inside the hard case.However I have 12 guitars and decided to try the package deal with the Fender CD-60.That guitars sounds can't come close to the 700-S series and today I odered another one.What one you get is up to you but try to stick with this shape guitar body.http://www.kraftmusic.com/fender-cd-60-acoustic-guitar-sunburst-guitar-essentials-bundle.html/Put medium strings on it and it's going to... » Read More Nice guitar.I got mine from Kraft Music.It goes in the hard case so it's well protected and the other small items fit inside a compartment inside the hard case.However I have 12 guitars and decided to try the package deal with the Fender CD-60.That guitars sounds can't come close to the 700-S series and today I odered another one.What one you get is up to you but try to stick with this shape guitar body.http://www.kraftmusic.com/fender-cd-60-acoustic-guitar-sunburst-guitar-essentials-bundle.html/Put medium strings on it and it's going to sound like a $1,000.00 guitarGL and remember,out of all guitars I have the Fenders always sound much better.BOB « Show Less
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Hello Peggy, The answer to your question is "YES", this is a great guitar, and I am sure you will love it just as much as I do. It has a beautiful sound and is built with the same quality that Fender gives to all of there guitars. I highly recommend it! Enjoy it!
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Hi, the R.W.Jameson is a nice looking guitar and It plays well, and the Kalos looks very good too, but I've never played one. What I would try in that general price range in a $50 Rogue, or the $79 one is good too (prices are approximate). Rogue surprised me with it's quality and sound. I have a 20 guitar collection and my go-to acoustic guitar is the Rogue, over a Gibson and a Takamine! I think Amazon sells them, otherwise Musician's Friend. I think.
1291267
Probably the size and quality of the amp. Double check, but I think the $259 version has a 15 watt amp.
645914
Hey John, this is actually my first guitar and I have had it for almost a month and I love it. I am using it with the game rocksmith and it sounds amazing for a guitar that cost $80. I even had a buddy of mine check out the guitar and he loved it. This is a perfect guitar for a beginner. I don't think you will regret it.
318681
I am very pleased with mine... I can't really see what's not to like about this guitar!
2153537
I'm kind of beginner, and I got some recommendation from my friends. This guitar is little expensive for beginners. But, if you think you will play the guitar next several years, it is really good guitar for you.