Fender CD-60 V3 Natural Dreadnought Guitar

Fender CD-60 NA V3 — A Genuine Fender for First-Time Players

The Fender CD-60 NA V3 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar built for first-time players and returning musicians. Its dreadnought body produces the deep low end strummers look for, while the laminated spruce top keeps the price within a beginner's budget. This model ships with Fender Dura-Tone 880L coated 80/20 strings (.012–.052), so it plays cleanly out of the box.

What Sets This Model Apart

Scalloped X-bracing thins the braces under the soundboard, allowing the laminated spruce top to vibrate more freely than with traditional bracing. Chrome hardware, a 1-ply black pickguard, and a walnut bridge contribute a refined look beyond its price tier.

Body Construction and Tonewoods

A laminated spruce top combined with laminated mahogany back and sides results in a balanced voice with clear highs and rounded lows. Players in humid climates appreciate how laminated construction resists environmental swings better than solid wood.

• Body Shape: Dreadnought — full-volume projection suited to strumming and flatpicking
• Top Material: Laminated Spruce — bright, articulate response with stable tone
• Warmth and midrange focus come from the laminated mahogany back and sides, shaping the guitar’s tonal signature.

Neck and Fingerboard Geometry — Easy Under the Hand

A mahogany C-shape neck with walnut fingerboard ensures a smooth playing surface ideal for chord work. At 643 mm, the scale length is shorter than the usual 648 mm for dreadnoughts, making string tension lighter and easier on the fingers.

• Neck Material: Mahogany — stable, straight feel with comfortable weight
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut — smooth playing surface with a darker visual character
• With a 643 mm scale length, string tension is reduced versus the standard 648 mm dreadnought, allowing for easier fretting.

Hardware and Setup Details

Die-cast tuning machines keep pitch stable for longer compared to open-gear types. The 20-fret fingerboard with white pearloid dot inlays makes position markers clear, and the 305 mm radius supports easy chording.

• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast — stable tuning across temperature changes
• Nut Width: 43 mm — comfortable spacing for chord shapes and light fingerstyle
• Players benefit from 20 frets and white pearloid dot inlays, which give a full two-octave range on the high E string.

Who This Dreadnought Is Built For

First-time acoustic players, students, and returning guitarists seeking reliability at an entry-level price will find this dreadnought ideal. The shorter 643 mm scale and 43 mm nut width make chord shapes more accessible, while the laminated tonewood set is forgiving of minor mistakes. Gigging electric players often reach for it as an acoustic backup thanks to its gloss finish and chrome hardware.

Fender and the Classic Design Series

Since the 1960s, Fender has produced acoustic guitars, and this model is part of the Classic Design series—flat-tops made for newcomers. Founded in 1946 by Leo Fender, the company helped shape modern music with its iconic electric instruments. Here, a laminated tonewood set is matched to a first-guitar price point.