Back to navigation


Big-bodied All-mahogany Dreadnought Tone





This article was


Written By





Our Product Research Team





Get to know them!





The CD-60S All Mahogany Dreadnought hits every note when it comes to what new or emerging players require on their journey toward mastering the guitar. This heavy-duty dreadnought features a solid mahogany top, mahogany back and sides, a comfortable easy-to-play profile, and a smooth walnut fingerboard with rolled edges. This instrument's large dreadnought body size and classic tonewoods deliver a huge, full-bodied sound with ample projection for vocal accompaniment, solo work, and many other "unplugged" applications. The instructors at Sweetwater's Academy of Music often recommend Fender Classic Design guitars like the CD-60S to their beginning ? as well as intermediate ? students because they offer a combination of quality, playability, looks, and value that can't be beaten.





Take in the warmth of all-mahogany tone





Spruce may be the most popular top wood for an acoustic guitar, but mahogany has long served as the second-in-command soundboard timber for its incredibly warm and rich tone. Its round attack and balanced response make it a particular favorite among fingerpickers, singer/songwriters, or musicians who prefer a slightly darker and more old-school sound. Paired with a matching set of mahogany back and sides, this guitar’s smooth, smoky tone is an excellent alternative for any guitarist seeking an alternative to spruce’s brightness.





Comfortable Fender “easy-to-play” neck shape





Perhaps more than any other part of the guitar, the shape of the neck largely determines the “feel” of an instrument. An unwieldy neck can quickly put off a player first picking up the 6-string, which is why Fender spec’d this acoustic-electric with their “easy-to-play” profile. Smooth, fast, and not too substantial, Sweetwater guitarists find that the easy-to-play neck is a supremely comfortable shape, sure to inspire any aspiring strummer. Moreover, the fingerboard edges have been rolled to give you an incredibly sleek feel when sliding up and down the neck.





Fender CD-60S All Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Dreadnought body and classic tonewoods deliver huge, full-bodied sound


Ideal as an all-purpose acoustic for beginners and experienced players alike


Solid mahogany top with mahogany back and sides results in a warm and smoothed-over tone


Mahogany neck with an easy-to-play neck profile accommodates players of all styles and backgrounds


12-inch radius walnut fingerboard with comfortable rolled edges offers a quick, sleek feel when sliding up and down the fingerboard