Review : Fender CD-60

Specifications

Series: Classic Design Series

Body Style: Fender Style Dreadnought

Finish: Gloss (Polyurethane)

Top: Laminated Spruce

Back and Sides: Laminated Mahogany

Neck: Nato

Fingerboard: Sonokeling

No. of Frets: 20

Bridge: Sonokeling with Urea Compensated Saddle

Machine Heads: Chrome (Die-Cast)

Scale Length: 25.3" (643mm)

Body Depth: 3.94", 100mm (Front) to 4.92" 125mm (Rear)

Width at Nut: 1.69" (43mm)

Width at Heel: 2.24" (57mm)

Pickguard: Black

Fingerboard Inlays: White Dots

Logo: Gold Silkscreen

Soundhole Rosette: Multi-ABS

Body and Neck Binding: Black

Bridge and Endpins: Black

Strings: Fender 60L Phosphor Bronze, p/n 0730060003, Gauges           .012 to .053
Color: Black, Natural, Sunburst

Action, Fit, & Finish

This is where the CD-60 really shines. The sunburst finish is beautiful. Fit and finish are excellent. The tuners work well. The fret ends are filed so that they don't bite your hand as you move up and down the neck. Side dots on the neck are perfectly centered and easy to see. This guitar was put together really well.

Sound Quality

Compared to other guitars in it's price range, which is how I'm grading it, the Fender is a good pick. It doesn't sound like a pre-war Martin, but the MSRP is only $280 US, so you're not paying the Martin price either.The Fender sounds a little brighter than the solid spruce top Yamaha. That's not a bad thing. The notes sound out clear; it's not muddy sounding. It came with coated Elixer strings from the factory. They sound good and haven't turned my fingers black like the Yamaha did. Great for a beginner; very good for a bargain beater guitar for the experienced musician. Remember, it's the player, not the guitar, that makes the music.

Reliability/Durability:

This guitar seems real sturdy. I think it will last long term, probably longer than most in it's price range. It's put together well and backed by one of the best names in the business.

Pros

• Quality guitar for entry level.
• The finish is superior, and the sound is nice.
• Its tuning pegs are exceptional
• The sunburst finish is desirable.
• The case is durable.
• The paint is perfectly finished with no cracks or chips.

Cons

• The tone maybe a bit bright.

Overall Rating

It's a great guitar for the money. To take on camping trips or late night jam sessions, it can't be beat in my opinion. Plus it looks really cool with the sunburst finish. For a first guitar, you can't do much better for the money. For the experienced musician, it's a good guitar that won't break the bank or break your heart if it gets scratched or dinged up.