Fender's FA-Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Is Nearly 40% Off at Guitar Center
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Why We Love This Deal
Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon sale is in full swing until April 29, bringing up to 30% off gear from brands like Gibson, Martin, and Taylor, among others. It’s one of the biggest annual sales for musicians, and definitely worth a look if you’re looking to upgrade or begin your setup. Fender guitars offer some of the steepest discounts in this sale, but one deal on an acoustic-electric guitar is looking like one of the best values overall.
Normally priced at $320, the Fender Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Concert Guitar is down to $200 at Guitar Center. There’s only one colorway available for the all-mahogany model, but the spruce top models are also on sale for the same price, including the natural, sunburst, and black colorways.
Fender Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Concert Guitar, $200 (was $320) at Guitar Center
What Shoppers Should Know
- Body: Concert with all-mahogany construction
- Neck: Nato neck, 1.69-inch nut width
- Bridge: Laminated hardwood with creme plastic saddle/nut
- Electronics: Fishman pickup, 3-band EQ preamp with onboard tuner
- Best For: Beginners to intermediate players, beginner performers, first guitar/backup
The all-mahogany build here gives the guitar a rounded low end and a strong midrange, capturing a sound similar to greats like Bob Dylan (who used a lot of mahogany guitars, especially in the early years). It’s designed for easy playability and a controlled sound, with a concert body and a slim neck that’s great for beginners. Add the built-in Fishman electronics and onboard tuner, and it’s a super approachable setup that works at home or for plugging in/traveling for a small gig.
The $200 mark is about the entry point for a reliable acoustic-electric from a name brand, and guitars from Yamaha or Ibanez in this range tend to skew brighter or more neutral. If you want the vintage sound from something like a Martin, usually you’ll have to spend a lot more, but this Fender gives you a similar tone at a price that makes sense if you’re just getting into playing (or want an affordable yet reliable backup).
Speaking as someone who’s been playing guitar for over a decade, I can confidently recommend this guitar as a top choice for beginners. The concert body and slim neck make it easier for those getting their hands used to playing, and the option to plug in lets you mess around with effects/different amps.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
If a guitar being this low in price is giving you some doubt, just understand that Fender is known for consistency. One shopper wrote that it’s “wonderfully constructed.” Features like onboard tuning and a smaller neck make this a practical choice for beginners: “As a new player, I simply couldn't be happier about this purchase.”
While this is definitely a beginner model, guitar vets in the reviews said, “it has so many qualities of a higher-end guitar for a bargain price,” and “it's the ultimate value for an experienced player,” with a few upgrades.
Whether you’re learning or have been shredding for years, there’s a ton of value here for the price, and it’s made by a legend in the industry. The Fender Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Concert Guitar will likely be on sale until the end of Guitar-A-Thon, but there’s no guarantee it will be in stock for much longer.