Scottsdale, AZ (January 25, 2014) -- Fender Acoustics is proud to introduce its 2014 winter collection featuring a fresh lineup of artist signature models, folk music instruments, electro-acoustic models with USB connectivity, and more.
ARTIST DESIGN SERIES
The Wayne Kramer Dreadnought is a distinctively classy Fender acoustic bearing the personal design touches of the celebrated MC5 founder and punk godfather Wayne Kramer, with an elegant Vintage Sunburst finish on its spruce top, dark and richly stained mahogany sides and back, and fingerboard and headstock inlay work by acclaimed artist/illustrator Shepard Fairey of Obey fame. Other features include aged white neck and body binding and specially designed rosette, checkered back strip, quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing, mahogany neck with “soft V” profile and large ‘70s headstock, 20-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with 11.81” radius, three-ply black pickguard, Fender “Viking”-style rosewood bridge, open-gear tuners with pearloid buttons, Fishman Isys III pickup/preamp system with built-in tuner and Kramer’s signature on the truss rod cover.
Renowned skateboarder Tony Alva is no stranger to empty pools or to making music with fellow Orange County, Calif., musicians in punk band G. F. P., so we invited him to design an acoustic model with us. The resulting Tony Alva White Lotus Sonoran SCE dreadnought cutaway model is as truly distinctive as the man’s skating style. The two-tone look consists of a White Pearl gloss finish on a solid spruce top, elegantly complemented by a Shoreline Gold finish on its mahogany back and sides. Alva didn’t stop there, however–he also added dual three-ply black pickguards, an “Alva” lotus graphic at the 12th fret, and a Fishman Isys III pickup system with active onboard preamp and tuner.
CALIFORNIA SERIES
Fender’s Sonoran SCE guitar is decked out for even more sun-and-fun acoustic action, upgraded with a three-ply pearloid pickguard, bone nut, vintage-style Fender “Viking” rosewood bridge with bone saddle, and new Surf Green and Shell Pink custom-color gloss finishes with matching Stratocaster®headstocks. Other premium features include a “tight” dreadnought body shape with a convenient cutaway, solid spruce top with quartersawn scalloped X bracing, mahogany back and sides, stylish checkerboard rosette and pearloid body binding, maple neck with “C”-shaped profile and dual-action truss rod, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with 11.81” radius, vintage-style tuners with aged white buttons, and Fishman Isys III pickup system with active onboard preamp and tuner.
Big in size, volume and vibe, the Kingman Jumbo SCE cutaway acoustic really cuts through the mix. Its sweet-sounding solid-spruce top produces loud, booming bass and nicely even tone, with a laminated mahogany back and sides that contribute pleasingly mellow warmth, all with an elegantly striking Three-Color Sunburst body and neck finish. The maple Stratocaster guitar neck has a comfortable “C”-shaped profile and imparts a classic look evoking Fender’s great sun-and-fun acoustics of the 1960s. Other features include quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing, aged white neck and body binding and specially designed rosette, mahogany neck with “C”-shaped profile and large Stratocaster headstock, 20-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with 11.81” radius and pearloid block inlays, three-ply gold pickguard, Fender “Viking”-style rosewood bridge with aged pins, vintage-style all-metal tuners, and Fishman Presys pickup system with active onboard preamp, tuner, volume and tone controls, and low-battery indicator.
ELECTRACOUSTIC SERIES
The popular Electracoustic series welcomes the all-new Stratacoustic Plus, Telecoustic Plus, Stratacoustic Premier, and Telecoustic Premierto its lineup, and offers upgraded features to the already existing Standard Stratacoustic and Standard Telecoustic guitars.
The most distinctive features of each individual model are listed below:
Standard Stratacoustic
- Black laminated spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Stratocaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
Standard Telecoustic
- Black laminated spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Telecaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
Stratacoustic Plus
- Inca Silver laminated spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Stratocaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with Vintage Tint and rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
- Onboard mini-USB output
Telecoustic Plus
- Sherwood Green laminated spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Telecaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with Vintage Tint and rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
- Onboard mini-USB output
Stratacoustic Premier
- Three-Color Sunburst laminated Flame Maple spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Stratocaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with Vintage Tint and rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys™ III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
- Onboard mini-USB output
Telecoustic Premier
- Three-Color Sunburst laminated Flame Maple spruce top with one-piece textured fiberglass back and sides
- Telecaster body and headstock
- Checkerboard rosette
- Quartersawn “X” bracing
- Bolt-on “C”-shaped maple neck with Vintage Tint and rosewood fingerboard
- Fishman Isys III pickup/active preamp system with built-in tuner
- Onboard mini-USB output
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The Martin D-11E Rock the Vote acoustic-electric guitar is a special edition instrument crafted to inspire people to participate in our democracy. This collaboration between Martin Guitar, David Crosby’s estate, Rock the Vote, and artist Robert Goetzl tells a powerful story. “David was a patriot,” says Executive Chairman Chris Martin IV. “He believed deeply in this great experiment of ours, and his passion for voting is something we wanted to honor and continue.”
The vision for the original D-16E Rock the Vote guitar launched back in 2020 was born from a conversation between Chris and David Crosby, partnering with Rock the Vote to encourage people to register and participate in federal, state, and local elections. That conversation led to blending Robert’s compelling artwork with Martin's renowned craftsmanship. Robert shares, “David threw out this quote, that ‘democracy works if you work it,’ and that became a guiding theme for the artwork.”
A reissue of that original guitar, the all-new D-11E Rock the Vote model includes new features like an LR Baggs M80 soundhole pickup paired exclusively with Luxe by Martin® Kovar™ strings. Kovar is a unique alloy of two ferromagnetic metals, nickel, and cobalt, not found in conventional phosphor bronze strings. When paired with the adjustable M80 humbucking coil, these strings are guaranteed to deliver an exceptional acoustic-electric experience. It’s the ideal pairing for players seeking warm, authentic, amplified tones in any performance setting.
The D-11E Rock the Vote acoustic-electric is crafted with premium materials, including American sycamore satin back and sides and a spruce gloss top showcasing Robert’s custom artwork. Its Dreadnought size and unique 000 depth offer players a powerful, projective sound with strong bass and a comfortable feel. It also features a satin select hardwood neck, ebony bridge and fingerboard, silver binding, and includes a softshell case made of hemp.
This guitar not only commemorates David Crosby’s legacy, but through this collaboration, Martin Guitar is proud to support Rock the Vote with a $5,000 donation. Rock the Vote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to building the political power of young people, and over the past 30 years it has helped register over 14 million voters. According to the organization, “In 2024, Millennials and Generation Z will comprise 44% of American voters. Young voters are new voters and as new voters they face unique obstacles to voting... Our efforts focus on research-driven programs and innovative solutions to right the system and ensure each youth generation is represented in our democracy.”
"We are thrilled to partner with Martin Guitar to harness the power of music in inspiring young musicians and their fans to engage in our democracy," said Carolyn DeWitt, President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote. "Music has always been a catalyst for change, uplifting critical issues and driving people to action. As we face the defining challenges of 2024, it's essential that young voices are heard and their passion is transformed into meaningful participation at the polls," adds Carolyn DeWitt, President & Executive Director of Rock The Vote.
With only 47 of these guitars made, honoring the election of the 47th U.S. president, each one represents a commitment to encouraging civic participation through the universal language of music. “I believe it’s our responsibility as citizens to participate in our democracy,” says Chris.
For more information, please visit martinguitar.com.
