Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (Black)
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Our quick verdict
The CD-60 is one of Fender’s best-known beginner acoustics: a full-size dreadnought with a laminated spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and a comfortable neck with rolled edges. Reviewers rate it as a strong-value guitar to learn on, though it doesn’t have the richer tone of solid-top guitars like the CD-60S.
Great for
- Beginners buying a first acoustic
- A Christmas present for a teenager or adult learner
Skip it if
- You want the fuller sound of a solid top (look at the CD-60S)
- You need a pickup to play through an amp
The Fender CD-60 is a full-size dreadnought acoustic guitar aimed at beginners and returning players, with a laminated spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides and a walnut fingerboard. The black version is on offer on Amazon.ie, sold and shipped by Amazon.
Key features
- Full-size dreadnought body for volume and projection
- Laminated spruce top with scalloped X bracing
- Laminated mahogany back and sides
- Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
- Free trial of Fender Play online lessons
What reviewers say
Six String Acoustic rates the CD-60 as a good guitar to learn on and pleasant to play, but says it lacks the boomy, dynamic sound you might expect from a full-size dreadnought.
Source: Six String Acoustic.
Good to know in Ireland
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.ie.
- Budget for a tuner, strap and spare strings if it’s a first guitar.
- A popular Christmas present for learners.
Product image: © Fender, from the manufacturer’s official website.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Comfortable neck with rolled fingerboard edges
- Full-size dreadnought with plenty of volume
- Comes with a free trial of Fender Play lessons
- 2-year Fender warranty
Watch out for
- Laminated top, so less rich and dynamic than solid-top guitars
- No pickup for amplification
- Dreadnought body can feel big for smaller players
Specifications
| Body | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Top | Laminated spruce, scalloped X bracing |
| Back and sides | Laminated mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Pickup | None |
| Finish | Black |
Questions people ask
Is this the CD-60S?
No. This is the CD-60 with a laminated spruce top. The CD-60S has a solid spruce top and usually costs more.
Is it full size?
Yes, it’s a full-size dreadnought. Younger children may find a smaller 3/4 guitar easier.
Does it come with a case?
The Amazon.ie listing is for the guitar. Check the listing for what’s included before you buy.
