The Fender FA-235E is a stylish concert-body acoustic-electric guitar designed for beginners to intermediate players who want comfortable playability, attractive looks, and reliable stage-ready electronics. It features a flame maple top, mahogany back and sides, and a Fishman preamp system with a built-in tuner.

Key Features

• Concert body shape for comfortable playing and balanced tone
• Laminated Flame Maple top with Laminated Mahogany back & sides
• Fishman® CD-1 pickup/preamp system
• Built-in electronic tuner
• Volume, Bass, and Treble controls
• Nato neck with Walnut fingerboard
• Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut
• Open-back geared tuning machines
• Gloss finish with premium appointments and aged white binding

Specifications

Sound & Performance

• Bright and articulate tone from the maple top.
• Warm midrange from the mahogany body.
• Excellent for strumming, fingerstyle, worship music, and singer-songwriter performances.
• Fishman electronics provide natural amplified sound for live performances.

Pros

✅ Comfortable concert-size body
✅ Attractive flame maple finish
✅ Built-in tuner and Fishman electronics
✅ Good value for live performers
✅ Easy-playing neck design

Cons

❌ Laminated construction (not solid wood)
❌ Gig bag/case not included
❌ Less acoustic volume than larger dreadnought models

Ideal For

• Beginners and intermediate players
• Home practice
• Live performances and stage use
• Players wanting a comfortable, smaller-bodied acoustic-electric guitar