Fender California Deluxe Villager E with Walnut Fingerboard (Black)

The California Deluxe Villager E is a premium 12-string acoustic-electric guitar designed for players who want rich, shimmering tone and dependable performance. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers a balanced, resonant sound with exceptional depth and clarity. The comfortable satin mahogany neck, reliable sealed tuning machines, and Fishman CD-1 electronics make it equally suited for songwriting, recording, and live performance.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides

A solid Sitka spruce top provides clear projection and articulate response, while laminated mahogany back and sides add warmth, richness, and harmonic depth for a balanced acoustic voice.

12-String Configuration

Produces a naturally lush, chorus-like sound with enhanced resonance and sparkling overtones, creating a fuller and more immersive playing experience.

Scalloped X-Bracing

Enhances resonance, sustain, and tonal balance while improving the guitar's overall responsiveness and projection.

Satin Mahogany Slim C-Shaped Neck

Designed for comfort and smooth playability, the satin finish reduces friction while the Slim C profile supports effortless fretting and movement across the fingerboard.

12-Inch Radius Walnut Fingerboard

Offers a comfortable playing surface that balances easy chord transitions with smooth lead playing and string bending.

Vintage-Style Frets

Provide a classic playing feel and precise intonation suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

Sealed Gear Split-Shaft Tuning Machines

Deliver accurate tuning adjustments, improved tuning stability, and simplified string changes with a vintage-inspired appearance.

Fishman CD-1 Preamp System

Provides natural amplified acoustic tone with onboard controls for volume, bass, treble, phase, and an integrated tuner for stage-ready performance.

Micarta Nut and Saddle

Improves string-to-string tonal consistency and enhances vibration transfer for increased sustain and clarity.

Phosphor Bronze Strings

Produce a warm, full-bodied tone with excellent brightness, projection, and long-lasting performance.

Modern Viking Bridge

Enhances string stability and supports efficient transfer of string vibration to the soundboard for improved resonance.

Dual-Action Truss Rod

Allows precise neck adjustments to maintain optimal playability under varying climate and string tension conditions.

Orchestra/Auditorium Body Shape

Offers a versatile tonal character with balanced projection, making it ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming techniques.