Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought 12-String Natural

Twelve-string acoustics have a way of making everything you play sound bigger, and the CD-60SCE 12-String puts that jangly, chorused shimmer within reach at a price point that doesn't require a long conversation with yourself about whether you really need one. (You do.)

This is the 12-string extension of Fender's CD-60SCE platform — same solid spruce top with quartersawn scalloped X-bracing, same mahogany back and sides, same Venetian cutaway, same Fishman CD-1 preamp with built-in tuner. The dreadnought body has the internal volume to drive all twelve strings with real projection, and the spruce top keeps the response lively across strumming and arpeggiated playing, which is where a 12-string really comes alive.

The nut width opens up to 1.77" to accommodate the paired string courses, which keeps things playable without feeling cramped. The neck still carries Fender's easy-to-play profile with rolled fingerboard edges, so fretting paired strings is less of a wrestling match than it can be on some 12-strings in this range. A dual-action truss rod is especially welcome here — 12-string necks see more tension, and being able to adjust in both directions matters.

The Fishman CD-1 electronics give you volume, bass, and treble controls with an integrated tuner, which is practically a requirement on a 12-string — tuning twelve strings by ear at an open mic is a great way to clear a room. Plug in and the tuner is right there on the upper bout.

A solid first 12-string, a dependable second instrument for players who want that texture available for specific songs, or an affordable way to find out if twelve strings is something you want to explore further.

Body Shape: Dreadnought 12-String
Cutaway: Yes
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Body Back: Mahogany
Body Sides: Mahogany
Body Binding: Multiple
Body Finish: Gloss
Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
Rosette: CD Series Pearloid
Sound Hole: 100mm Diameter
Electronics: Fishman CD-1 Preamp
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Fender 'Easy-to-Play' shape with rolled fretboard edges
Neck Binding: 1-Ply Black
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fingerboard Material: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Frets: 20
Fret Size: Vintage
Nut Material: Crème Plastic
Nut Width: 1.77" (45 mm)
Position Inlays: 3mm Pearloid Dot
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
Bridge: Rosewood
Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Strap Buttons: Standard Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Fender 70-12L, 80/20 Bronze (.010-.050)
Headstock: Traditional Fender
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Natural
Country of Origin: ID
Series: Classic Design
Case/Gig Bag: None included