A classical that plays easier with a slightly narrower neck.

The CDN240SCE guitar is quite an interesting instrument; a hybrid nylon-string that actually isn't a classical guitar, strictly speaking, because it has a soft cutaway and a slightly thinner neck profile that's easier on the fretting hand. Other features include a solid cedar top, rosewood back and sides and built-in electronics.

Fender CDN240SCE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar Features:

• Model Name: CDN240SCE
• Model Number: 097-2405
• Series: Classical Design Series
• Body Style: Classical, Single Cutaway Acoustic/Electric, (Nylon String)
• Finish: Gloss (Polyurethane)
• Top: Solid Cedar
• Back and Sides: Laminated Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• No. of Frets: 18
• Bridge: Rosewood with Compensating Saddle
• Machine Heads: Chrome, 3-in-Line with White Pearl Buttons
• Electronics: Fender On-Board Active Preamp with Piezo Pickup, Volume Control, 3-Band EQ, and Mid Sweep
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643mm)
• Body Depth: 3.94" (Front) to 4.92" (Rear)
• Width at Nut: 1.81" (45.97mm)
• Width at Heel: N/A
• Rosette: Wood Mosaic
• Logo: Gold "F"
• Body Binding: Multi ABS
• Neck Binding: Brown
• 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

A fusion hybrid that cuts across all styles of playing. Order today.

Fender CDN240SCE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar

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Great fit for budget and small hands.

Posted by CL from Shen Valley on Jul 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Finger style

For adults w/small hands this is a great deal vs other big brand factory-produced options at a low price.

Scale length is 643mm vs 650 found in Cordoba, Taylor, Yamaha, Alvarez, Lucero, La Patrie, Gibson, Guild, Rodriguez, Ibanez, Alvarez, etc.

Width at Nut is 46mm. Most (not all) are 50. Others under 50 are usually thin-bodied guitars.

Neck joins body at 12th fret. Top of nut to middle of waist is 520mm, on my Martin 000-28, it's 527. I can reach the 1st fret easier on the Fender.

Top is solid Cedar. Most pro and custom classicals are also. Do not buy a laminated top guitar.

Fender has laminated back and sides. Most people can't tell the difference between laminated vs solid. Solid will age/sound better, but is more expensive.

Things to change: lower the action, put on Savarez 500CR Cristal Corums.

Shame there aren’t better options for small hands. With a lot more money, best option is to contact a luthier for a custom job. For the $ this looks great, has electronics a cutaway and fits.

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Fender CDN240SCE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar

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