Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric — Black

The CD-60SCE takes Fender's popular CD-60S dreadnought and adds the two features most players eventually wish they had: a cutaway and onboard electronics. The Venetian cutaway opens up access to the upper frets, and the Fishman CD-1 preamp system means this guitar is ready to plug in from day one — no aftermarket pickup install needed down the road.

Under the black gloss finish sits a solid spruce top with quartersawn scalloped X-bracing, paired with mahogany back and sides. It's the classic acoustic tonewood combination for good reason — spruce brings brightness and dynamic range up front, mahogany fills in the warmth and midrange underneath. The Fishman preamp gives you volume, bass, and treble shaping right on the upper bout, along with a built-in tuner that stays accessible whenever you need it. For open mics, jam sessions, or any situation where you need to plug into a PA or amp, it handles the job without fuss.

The neck uses Fender's easy-to-play profile with rolled fingerboard edges — the same comfortable feel found across the CD-60S line. A 1.69" nut width, 12" radius walnut fingerboard, and dual-action truss rod round out a neck that plays well and can be set up to suit your preference. The black finish gives it a slightly more understated look than the natural version, which some players prefer.

A solid pick for anyone who wants an acoustic-electric dreadnought that doesn't require a big spend to get genuinely useful features.

Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
Cutaway: Yes (Venetian)
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: 1.69" (43 mm)
Position Inlays: 3mm Pearloid Dot
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
Bridge: Walnut
Bridge Pins: White with Black Dots
Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
Strap Buttons: Standard Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012-.052)
Headstock: Traditional Fender
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Black
Country of Origin: CN
Series: Classic Design
Case/Gig Bag: None included