Fender CD-60S review

Fender calls the CD-60S one of its most popular models, aimed at players who want an affordable dreadnought that is easy to play. The spec sheet lists a solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing over laminated mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck in Fender's Easy-to-Play shape with rolled fingerboard edges, and a walnut fingerboard with a 12 inch radius. Rolled edges take the sharp corner off the side of the fingerboard, which some beginners find more comfortable. The scale is 25.3 inches, a little shorter than the Yamaha FG800, and it ships with coated light .012 gauge strings and chrome die-cast tuners. Fender lists no case, gig bag or accessories in the box, and the nut is plastic. Fender's store showed local currency from our location, so we could not verify a US price and scored value conservatively.

Who it is for

beginners who want a rolled-edge neck

Price

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Key features

• Solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
• Laminated mahogany back and sides
• Easy-to-Play neck shape with rolled fingerboard edges
• 25.3 inch scale, 43 mm nut, 12 inch radius
• Chrome die-cast tuners and dual-action truss rod

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rolled fingerboard edges are smoother on the fretting hand
• Strength: Solid spruce top
• Strength: Comes in Natural and Black
• Weakness: No case or gig bag included
• Weakness: US price not verified from our location
• Weakness: Plastic nut

Key facts

• Body: Dreadnought
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back and sides: Laminated mahogany
• Scale length: 25.3 inches (643 mm)
• Nut width: 1.69 inches (43 mm)
• Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012 to .052)

Where it ranks

Fender CD-60S is No. 6 in our Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars verdict.