Fender CD-60SCE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Natural

The CD-60SCE is Fender's cutaway, plugged-in version of their CD-60S platform — same easy-to-play foundation, but with a Venetian cutaway for upper-fret access and a Fishman CD-1 pickup/preamp system that makes it genuinely stage and jam-ready out of the box. For a beginning or intermediate player who knows they want to plug in at some point, this saves the trouble of retrofitting electronics later.

The solid spruce top with quartersawn scalloped X-bracing delivers the brightness and dynamic range you'd expect from spruce — responsive across strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle — while mahogany back and sides fill in the low end and midrange underneath. It's a classic tonal pairing that works well amplified, which matters here because the Fishman preamp gives you volume, bass, and treble controls right on the upper bout along with an integrated tuner. The tuner alone is worth mentioning — having it built in and always accessible is the kind of practical detail that makes a real difference when you're playing live or in a group setting.

The neck carries Fender's easy-to-play profile with rolled fingerboard edges, the same comfortable setup found across the CD-60S line. The 1.69" nut width and 12" walnut fingerboard keep the playability accessible, and the dual-action truss rod means you're not stuck with whatever setup it ships with.

A smart entry point for anyone who wants an acoustic-electric dreadnought without spending into the mid-hundreds, and a practical grab-and-go option for players who need something reliable for open mics, worship sets, or rehearsals.

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: Natural
Country of Origin: CN
Series: Classic Design
Case/Gig Bag: None included