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A Taste of Montecito





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The Montecito Tenor Acoustic-electric Ukulele from Fender is a well-balanced instrument inspired by the luxurious SoCal vibes of Montecito Beach. Countless celebrities call Montecito home, and it’s a name that perfectly encapsulates the Fender Montecito's premium hardware and sonorous acacia wood body. Acacia wood is exceptionally responsive; it ebbs and flows with an expressive dynamic response lets the music shine. In terms of playability, the Montecito’s comfortable tenor profile is great match for acacia. The tenor is a slight step up from smaller soprano and concert sizes, so it speaks with a slightly bigger voice and enhanced bass that make the most of this premium tonewood. A 19-fret walnut fingerboard offers slightly wider string spacing which makes the Montecito a good choice for fingerpicking, strumming, or artists with bigger hands and fingers. Plus, its neck is built from sturdy resonant nato wood, with a modern “C” profile for easy fretting in any position.





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No-tie Fender bridge





This ukulele features several innovative Fender touches that remind us of what’s endeared musicians to the quintessential SoCal guitar company from the get-go. The Montecito Tenor features a no-tie bridge for changing strings in record time with no hassle. Sweetwater players really love the way this no-tie bridge cuts out any need for tying complicated intricate knots just to change strings; it keeps the ukulele simple and approachable, just as it should be. Also onboard are stylish retro closed-back tuners for exceptional tuning stability a bone nut for better vibrational transfer between the body and strings.





Ready for the stage





With a built-in Fender FE-U01 amplification system, the Montecito is perfect for performing and recording artists. Simply plug your Montecito into to a PA system, acoustic amp, or a recording interface and you’re ready to rock. The Fender FE-U01 features a built-in tuner which means less equipment to carry, plus volume and tone controls, and a battery indicator light that lets you know when it’s time to change the system’s power supply.





Fender Montecito Tenor Acoustic-electric Ukulele Features:


Tenor-size ukulele offers a slightly larger profile that’s excellent for fingerpicking and players with bigger hands and fingers


Resonant acacia wood body with cream binding yields balanced mellow tone and striking looks


Walnut fingerboard with 19 frets and white dot inlays


Fender FE-U01 preamp with built-in tuner for plugging in for gigs, recording, and more


Premium bone nut for exceptional resonance and sustain


Smooth nato neck with a flat profile and a gloss finish makes fretting easy


Walnut pull-through saddle delivers excellent vibrational transfer from strings to body


No-tie bridge, no knots necessary


Stylish retro sealed nickel tuners ensure excellent tuning stability


Stratocaster-style headstock