The Fender FA-345CE is a premium-looking acoustic-electric guitar in Fender's FA Series, designed for beginners through intermediate players who want an attractive instrument with built-in electronics for live performance. It features an Auditorium Cutaway body shape, offering a comfortable playing experience and easier access to higher frets.

Key Features

• Auditorium Cutaway body design
• Laminated Flame Maple top
• Laminated Lacewood back and sides
• Fishman® CD-1 preamp and pickup system
• Built-in tuner with Volume, Bass, and Treble controls
• Nato/Mahogany-style neck
• Indian Laurel fingerboard
• Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut
• Open-back geared tuners
• Gloss finish with tortoiseshell binding
• Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1.69")
• 20 frets

Sound Character

• Bright and articulate tone from the maple top.
• Lacewood adds warmth with crisp overtones.
• Balanced projection suitable for strumming, singing accompaniment, and light fingerstyle.
• Fishman electronics provide reliable amplified sound for stage use.

Pros

✅ Attractive premium appearance
✅ Comfortable Auditorium body size
✅ Quality Fishman electronics with tuner
✅ Easy upper-fret access via cutaway
✅ Good live-performance capability

Cons

❌ Laminated construction rather than a solid top
❌ Fingerstyle players may prefer a solid-top guitar for greater tonal depth
❌ Some players find Yamaha alternatives offer better acoustic tone in the same price range.

Specifications

Suitable For

• Beginners to intermediate players
• Live performers needing built-in electronics
• Singer-songwriters
• Players looking for a comfortable alternative to a large dreadnought