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Fender Beginner Acoustic Guitar MC-1 ¾ Nylon String – Natural

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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Brand Fender
Color natural
Top Material Type Agathis Wood
Body Material Sapele
Back Material Type Sapele
Neck Material Type Nato
Fretboard Material Type Rosewood
String Material Type Nylon
Hand Orientation Right
Guitar Bridge System Hard Tail

About this item

  • Benefit from an easy playing guitar via the shorter 23.3 string scale length, smaller sized body and 6 nylon strings.
  • Grab chords with comfort from the smooth satin finished ‘C’ shape neck profile and 1.69” neck width @ the nut.
  • Time tested fan bracing under the top provides the player with a full tone indicative of a true Classical guitar.
  • Smaller statures will find comfort in the ¾ sized satin finished body that features an Agathis top and Sapele back + sides.
  • Enjoy the peace of mind from the included carrying gig bag and Fender’s Limited Lifetime Warranty that is included with purchase.
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Customers appreciate the guitar's quality, sound, and size. They find it suitable for beginners, especially small hands, with a nice, thick finish and a good tone. Many consider it a great starter guitar worth more than its price. The age range and comfort are also appreciated. However, some customers dislike the material quality.

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27 customers mention "Guitar quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's quality. They find it has a nice sound, is suitable for small hands, and has a nice finish. Some reviewers mention it's the best acoustic guitar they've had. The guitar is also considered suitable for kids over 7 or 8 years old.

"...It has a very nice sound and seems to be a quality guitar...." Read more

"...I bought this 3/4 guitar for my gal. Much prettier with a nice, thick finish and puts out a little more volume than the Fender...." Read more

"Solid build on this 3/4 nylon string guitar. 1 3/4 nut width makes it an easy transition for a steel string player...." Read more

"Guitar is beautiful. However, day one 4th string wouldn't tune and hardware broke. The part you twist is made from very cheap plastic...." Read more

21 customers mention "Sound quality"19 positive2 negative

Customers like the guitar's sound. They say it has a nice tone, keeps a good tune, and has a thick finish. The volume is slightly more than the Fender.

"...It has a very nice sound and seems to be a quality guitar...." Read more

"...Much prettier with a nice, thick finish and puts out a little more volume than the Fender...." Read more

"...Overall the tone of the guitar is nice, but as a Fender, it is really disappointing to have such low quality material used in the tuning mechanism...." Read more

"...strings are a little easier on the fingers at first and have a really nice rich tone. I'm hoping one of my kids picks it up one day." Read more

16 customers mention "Size"14 positive2 negative

Customers find the guitar's size suitable for them. They say it's lightweight and easy to hold, especially for small hands.

"Am very pleased with the size of the instrument, and that the nylon strings are pretty close to the fret board...." Read more

"...That said, it is a starter guitar. The 3/4 size and the nylon strings make learning a lot easier. Well constructed and comes with a gig bag...." Read more

"...It has a satin finish instead of glossy. Feels light and easy to hold...." Read more

"This guitar is the perfect size and quality for my 10 year old. We bought her a youth guitar before but it never stayed in tune and was cheaply made...." Read more

13 customers mention "Beginners"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar suitable for beginners. They mention it's a great starter guitar for kids and adults with small hands, the best nylon string guitar out there without paying big bucks. The neck and body are smaller than a ukulele, making learning easier due to the small size. The 3/4 size and nylon strings make learning a lot easier, and their fingers feel comfortable.

"It's a Fender! My 8-year-old grandson loves it. That said, it is a starter guitar. The 3/4 size and the nylon strings make learning a lot easier...." Read more

"...The guitar benefited from fresh strings and stays in tune once it settles in. A good beginner's guitar that doesn't break the bank or the fingers." Read more

"...This guitar is great for kids, and beginners for sure...." Read more

"...Very comfortable, great for beginners and even professionals. Highly recommended. Worth more than it's price." Read more

8 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's value for money. They say it's worth more than its price, has a comfortable feel, and has excellent quality for the cost.

"...and for the price of this guitar, it's feel, comfort, tone it goes beyond's it's price. I enjoy this guitar as much as I enjoy my 3k martin...." Read more

"This is a great 3/4 guitar and is worth much more in cost from what I can see...." Read more

"...Inexpensive and well made." Read more

"This was well worth every cent. The tone is beautiful, and it plays loudly. My daughter's instructor was very impressed...." Read more

4 customers mention "Age range"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar suitable for young beginners. They say it fits their age well with room for growth, and the classical strings make it easy for younger fingers. The guitar is sturdy and beautiful.

"...The classical strings make it easy for younger fingers and its a beautiful, sturdy instrument." Read more

"...This guitar is great for kids, and beginners for sure...." Read more

"...This guitar is for my 7yr. old and fits his age fine w/ room to grow into.The gig back the instrument comes with is not worth 2 cents (invest)...." Read more

"...My daughter's instructor was very impressed. Perfect for young, serious beginners!" Read more

4 customers mention "Comfort"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's comfort. They say it feels great and is easier on their fingers.

"...a few years use (maybe even longer) and that she will find it easier on her fingers being that she is a beginner...." Read more

"...I'm an average 19 year old and it works perfectly for me. Very comfortable, great for beginners and even professionals. Highly recommended...." Read more

"Beautiful guitar! Sounds great and feels great! It's new so it needs to be constantly tuned ... and I mean, constantly...." Read more

"...Nice sound and feel. Thank you." Read more

6 customers mention "Material quality"0 positive6 negative

Customers are unhappy with the material quality of the guitar. They mention the pieces break quickly, the hardware doesn't work properly, and the finish is flat, which doesn't provide much protection for the wood.

"...As for the guitar itself, the finish is flat -- not much protection for the wood. For a few bucks more I recommend the Jasmine by Takamine JS341...." Read more

"Cheaply made with toy looking tuners. I returned it." Read more

"Guitar is beautiful. However, day one 4th string wouldn't tune and hardware broke. The part you twist is made from very cheap plastic...." Read more

"...but as a Fender, it is really disappointing to have such low quality material used in the tuning mechanism...." Read more

Enjoy playing as much as my $3k guitar
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoy playing as much as my $3k guitar
I never write reviews but this guitar is worth writing a review for. I have bought a $3000 Martin just a month ago but I need a classical guitar that would be easier to master a song and it's notes and for the price of this guitar, it's feel, comfort, tone it goes beyond's it's price. I enjoy this guitar as much as I enjoy my 3k martin. I believe it is a guitar that should be on the 500-$600 price range. I'm very much in love with this fender and recommend it to anyone, not just kids. I'm an average 19 year old and it works perfectly for me. Very comfortable, great for beginners and even professionals. Highly recommended. Worth more than it's price.
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  • mrshlovejesus
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a sweet little guitar, and it's a FENDER!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
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    Am very pleased with the size of the instrument, and that the nylon strings are pretty close to the fret board. Purchased for my Kindergartener granddaughter for Christmas and am hopeful that the size is just right for a few years use (maybe even longer) and that she will find it easier on her fingers being that she is a beginner. It has a very nice sound and seems to be a quality guitar. The bag that it came with is not padded at all, but has a handle on the side and also backpack straps for two ways to carry it. I was very pleased with how well it was packed for shipping. It seems to have arrived in perfect condition. I'll post more later once the kid has had a chance to take it for a spin.
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  • scottwayne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starter guitar.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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    It's a Fender! My 8-year-old grandson loves it. That said, it is a starter guitar. The 3/4 size and the nylon strings make learning a lot easier. Well constructed and comes with a gig bag. The gig bag provides minimal protection though as it's not padded. I bought a separate Fender gig bag. As for the guitar itself, the finish is flat -- not much protection for the wood. For a few bucks more I recommend the Jasmine by Takamine JS341. I bought this 3/4 guitar for my gal. Much prettier with a nice, thick finish and puts out a little more volume than the Fender. Both have adjustable truss rods running through the neck, an important feature. I own eleven guitars including brands like Takamine, Gibson and Taylor so I know a solid guitar when I see one. Both the Fender and the Jasmine are great for beginners but the Jasmine is one to cherish.
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Lee Elliott
    1.0 out of 5 stars Returned for One of Better Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Cheaply made with toy looking tuners. I returned it.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • bramwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner Nylon Fender
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Solid build on this 3/4 nylon string guitar. 1 3/4 nut width makes it an easy transition for a steel string player. It has a satin finish instead of glossy. Feels light and easy to hold. The Fender carrying case that comes with the guitar has zero padding and is really just a cloth covering, so if you need more protection for your instrument, you'll have to get a hard shell or padded gig bag. The guitar benefited from fresh strings and stays in tune once it settles in. A good beginner's guitar that doesn't break the bank or the fingers.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Jeremy Walker
    3.0 out of 5 stars Guitar is beautiful. However
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017
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    Guitar is beautiful. However, day one 4th string wouldn't tune and hardware broke. The part you twist is made from very cheap plastic. The pieces will absolutely break fairly quickly.
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  • KlickerKing
    2.0 out of 5 stars Tuning Knobs are Poor Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Quality of the tuning mechanism is poor. When tuning for the first time, the A string was very tight versus the other strings. The gear seemed frozen and it felt like it was eventually going to break. Well it did! I tuned it out of the box and gave it to my dad for Father's Day. Upon visiting a few weeks later, and after the return period of course, he showed me that the A string tuning knob no longer worked. Since I can't return it, having missed the deadline by 5 days, I guess I need to take it to a repair shop. There does not seem to be any other options through Amazon to reach them about this problem. Overall the tone of the guitar is nice, but as a Fender, it is really disappointing to have such low quality material used in the tuning mechanism. If I had bought this from a music shop instead, I would have been able to exchange it or repair it for less hassle than I am now faced with.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fender quality for a junior price
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    This guitar is the perfect size and quality for my 10 year old. We bought her a youth guitar before but it never stayed in tune and was cheaply made. This is the Fender quality you expect but with a scaled down size. The classical strings make it easy for younger fingers and its a beautiful, sturdy instrument.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Scott Simmons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice rich tone!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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    I bought this as a first guitar at 45. It has a great sound and once the strings stretched I rarely have to tune it. I keep this guitar upstairs and the other one downstairs so no matter where I am I can mess around with one or the other. I will admin that if I play my Les Paul a lot then the neck on this one feels sort of squat, but all in all this is a favorite to play. This guitar is great for kids, and beginners for sure. The nylon strings are a little easier on the fingers at first and have a really nice rich tone. I'm hoping one of my kids picks it up one day.
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  • Eastern Canada Prime Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with this purchase
    Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    I've always wanted to play a guitar, but I couldn't get past the discomfort of steel strings. I made the decision to go with a classical and the nylon strings. Wow! The difference is like night and day.

    I chose this model (the Fender MC-1, 3/4 size), and I'm very happy. It's a great starter guitar for someone like me who has relatively short fingers. I'll never be a professional player, but every time I pick up my MC-1, I smile to myself and realize I made the correct choice. Within days I was picking out a couple of classic folk songs simply by trial and error. This initial success has given me the confidence I needed to press on and tackle harder material and to sign up for lessons.

    One of the cons in many reviews of guitars with nylon strings is that they stretch and take a lot longer to stabilize than steel strings. That's true initially. My MC-1 is requiring less and less tweaking each day. I've only had it for 5 days, and a week or so to maintain its tuning sounds about right.

    This obviously isn't the best instrument for a professional musician, but for the average person wanting to learn the basics, I don't think you can go wrong. And, it's a Fender! If you want a good sounding instrument that's easy to play, I don't think you can beat a Fender MC-1.
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  • Fifi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Great guitar. Bought for my 10 year old daughter. Perfect size for a child.
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  • 8020
    3.0 out of 5 stars フェンダー 変だ〰️
    Reviewed in Japan on March 21, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    ナットの仕上がりの悪さに驚いた。中心も ずれている これは運が悪かっただけかもしれない。ブリッジ サドル周りも雑。サイズの合う代替え品、誰か教えてくれ〰️
    サドルは 外してけずれば 何とかなるが 。
    しかし これはミニギターと割りきって弾き込めば星5つになる日が来るか。ニッケル合金のフレットは粗仕上げだが 磨けば何とかなると思う。ナット交換、サドル調整、フレット磨きが、出来る人用のギター。
    その後ナット サドル磨き購入し チューニングがしやすくなりました。フレット磨きも買いましたが、キレイに磨く自信がなく、弦はフレットで削れて行きます、頻繁に弦交換という選択肢も有りか。
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet lil guitar..
    Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Very happy with it. Although only had it a few days has a very nice sound , easy to play with my short fingers .. but it’s a fender, so figured it woukd have quality !
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  • Nelli P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Looks amazing, really nice wood finish, sounds very good but could be better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    This guitar looks great for its price and also has a decent sound and stays well in tune, though we suspect the Yamaha probably sounds a notch better at the same or even slightly cheaper price; However, we really love the wood - makes the guitar look more special than Yamaha; Our daughter is very proud of it! If it sounded that notch better / like the Yamaha CS40 it would get 5 stars; The guitar teacher was impressed as well.
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