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Great Starter Acoustic Guitar





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The CD-60S Dreadnought hits every note when it comes to what new or emerging players require on their journey toward mastering the guitar. This heavy-duty dreadnought features a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a comfortable easy-to-play profile, and a smooth walnut fingerboard with rolled edges. This instrument's large dreadnought body size and classic tonewoods deliver a huge, full-bodied sound with ample projection for vocal accompaniment, solo work, and many other "unplugged" applications. The instructors at Sweetwater's Academy of Music often recommend Fender Classic Design guitars like the CD-60S to their beginning ? as well as intermediate ? students because they offer a combination of quality, playability, looks, and value that can't be beaten.





Bold tone for any style and level of experience





A great choice for a first guitar or a trusty backup, this dreadnought packs a powerfully bold punch that can accompany you onstage, on the road, or when you're just jamming at home. The unique configuration of the classic Fender dreadnought shape makes for a loud, rich tone ? combined with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this guitar showcases an excellent adaptability for a vast range of playing styles. From bluegrass to folk and indie rock, your strumming patterns and fingerpicking passages will find a fantastic sonic companion in the CD-60S Dreadnought.





Fender CD-60S Features:


Dreadnought body and classic tonewoods deliver huge, full-bodied sound


Solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides for great tone


Easy-to-play profile is instantly playable and responsive


Smooth 20-fret walnut fingerboard with 12-in. radius and rolled edges makes for comfortable playing


Walnut bridge provides great tonal support


Great for beginners and experienced players alike


Use it for onstage performance or at-home jamming