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Fender FA-235E Concert Acoustic Electric Guitar, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, Lilac Burst

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

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Brand Fender
Color Lilac, Ivory, Black
Top Material Type Maple Wood, Mahogany Wood
Body Material Maple, Mahogany
Back Material Type Maple Wood
Neck Material Type Mahogany
Fretboard Material Type Laurel Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration P
String Material Type Phosphor Bronze
Hand Orientation Right

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  • Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Body Back: Laminated Mahogany
  • Body Top: Laminated Flame Maple

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Customers appreciate the guitar's attractive appearance and good sound quality. They find it to be a well-built instrument with craftsmanship evident throughout the build. Many consider it a great value for the money, especially considering its low price. The action is generally good out of the box, making it easy to play.

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15 customers mention "Beauty"15 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's appearance. They say it looks nice with subtle coloring on the burst.

"...Looks great too, subtle coloring on the burst. And the back looks awesome, sometimes I forget then I flip it over and I'm like whoa that's sick...." Read more

"...I may get it set up, but it's still pretty easy to play. Really pretty too...." Read more

"...for the money and they don't make many purple guitars that actually look nice...." Read more

"This baby is gorgeous, plays wonderfully" Read more

13 customers mention "Sound quality"11 positive2 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the guitars. They say it has a nice sound and is reasonably priced.

"...Unfortunately I love this guitar, great sound and amazing out of the box setup for such a cheap guitar. Came in flawless condition...." Read more

"...Comes with Fishman electronics, and sounds amazing through the Fishman acoustic amp...." Read more

"Has great sound, with the Fender quality,beautiful craftsmanship" Read more

"...It has a bright sound and great action. I'd recommend this guitar for both beginners or experienced musicians if you need something on a budget." Read more

6 customers mention "Build quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's build quality. They mention it's a good quality instrument from a respected brand, with craftsmanship evident throughout the build. The guitar arrived in flawless condition.

"...Came in flawless condition. I could probably sand down the nut a tiny bit but otherwise it's perfect...." Read more

"...to anyone in a pinch like I was in, or someone looking for a good little first guitar. It even arrived a day earlier than expected." Read more

"Has great sound, with the Fender quality,beautiful craftsmanship" Read more

"...of weeks, and so far it is a good quality instrument from a very respected guitar brand. It has a bright sound and great action...." Read more

6 customers mention "Value for money"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's value for money. They say it's a great guitar for the price, comes with a flawless setup for a cheap guitar, and is a steal at $270.

"...guitar, great sound and amazing out of the box setup for such a cheap guitar. Came in flawless condition...." Read more

"...Overall it is a nice guitar for the money and they don't make many purple guitars that actually look nice...." Read more

"...both of those things in my favorite color (lavender/lilac) for an affordable price...." Read more

"Great guitar for the money. Great sound, action was good out of the box, stays in tune well...." Read more

4 customers mention "Action"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's action. They say it's easy to play and has good intonation all over.

"...Avg action at the 12th fret, intonation great all up and down...." Read more

"Action is pretty good out of the box. I may get it set up, but it's still pretty easy to play...." Read more

"...It has a bright sound and great action. I'd recommend this guitar for both beginners or experienced musicians if you need something on a budget." Read more

"Great guitar for the money. Great sound, action was good out of the box, stays in tune well...." Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of play"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar easy to play and great for beginners. They appreciate the good sound and setup out of the box for a cheap guitar.

"...Unfortunately I love this guitar, great sound and amazing out of the box setup for such a cheap guitar. Came in flawless condition...." Read more

"...I may get it set up, but it's still pretty easy to play. Really pretty too...." Read more

"Great for beginners..." Read more

"Great for Beginners..." Read more

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Mi primera guitarra es fender!
¡Excelente guitarra suena espectacular y el diseño y elaboración hermosos! Buen vendedor vino bien empaquetada, llego todo bien.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022
    I got the lilac version for $270, and it's a steal. I was looking for an all laminate for the couch that wouldn't leave me in pain if the kids knocked it over. Unfortunately I love this guitar, great sound and amazing out of the box setup for such a cheap guitar. Came in flawless condition. I could probably sand down the nut a tiny bit but otherwise it's perfect. Avg action at the 12th fret, intonation great all up and down. Neck is pretty smooth, frets aren't sharp, it's really easy to play, sounds bright and lends well to plucking. Looks great too, subtle coloring on the burst. And the back looks awesome, sometimes I forget then I flip it over and I'm like whoa that's sick. I highly recommend this for a beginner or anyone really, it has completely exceeded my expectations. I have owned 15-20 guitars. P.S. never ever buy a $150 beginners kit guitar. Always make sure your guitar has a good setup. If you don't know what this means please look it up immediately.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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    Action is pretty good out of the box. I may get it set up, but it's still pretty easy to play. Really pretty too. Comes with Fishman electronics, and sounds amazing through the Fishman acoustic amp. Got it because the electronics went out on my $1000 Breedlove and I needed something I could play live that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone in a pinch like I was in, or someone looking for a good little first guitar. It even arrived a day earlier than expected.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
    Has great sound, with the Fender quality,beautiful craftsmanship
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
    I got this for my daughter for her birthday. The first one that arrived has wood missing from the fret board from the factory. Like the side of the fret board was splintered off but they still continued to bind it and ship it out. The second one that arrived looked great and I was tuning it up and the A string tuner just stopped and wouldn't move. The brass cog was binding away from the key and was getting smashed. Then one of the teeth sheered off. I will have to order tuners already. Then the built in tuner has a problem with the D string. It turns green when the string is way high. So it is useless for tuning. Also the strings sound dead and muddy.

    Overall it is a nice guitar for the money and they don't make many purple guitars that actually look nice.
    Be prepared to replace the tuners and strings as soon as you get it.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
    This baby is gorgeous, plays wonderfully
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
    I've been wanting an acoustic-electric for some time and need a back-up to my daily use guitar for work. I came across this lovely instrument and can get both of those things in my favorite color (lavender/lilac) for an affordable price. I've only had it a couple of weeks, and so far it is a good quality instrument from a very respected guitar brand. It has a bright sound and great action. I'd recommend this guitar for both beginners or experienced musicians if you need something on a budget.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
    Great guitar for the money. Great sound, action was good out of the box, stays in tune well. Been playing for 35ish years & when in the market for another I tried LOTS of different instruments in all kinds of price ranges, but was always drawn back to this one.
    4 people found this helpful
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