Fender's upgraded MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar now provides an improved playing experience akin to that of more expensive full-size instruments.
These great-sounding, solidly built 3/4 size guitars are perfect for school music programs, individual students and beginners who are more comfortable with a smaller guitar. New features include upgraded tuners for more stable intonation, Fender headstock logo and back and sides made from a beautifully grained tropical wood called sapele, which produces a sweet, full tone.
Includes a gig bag.
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SPECIFICATIONSMA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar
Body Style: 3/4Scale Length: 23.3 in. (592 mm)
Top: Laminated Agathis
Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
Finish: Satin Body Finish
Bracing: X Bracing
Neck: Nato
Neck Finish: Satin Neck Finish
Nut: 1.69 in. (43 mm), Synthetic Bone
Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle
Hardware: Chrome
Case: Gig Bag
Number of Frets: 18
Tuners: Die-Cast Machine Heads
Strings: Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
Unique Features: Upgraded sapele sides and back, upgraded machine heads, dot
inlays, compensated saddle and Fender screened headstock logo
Includes a gig bag
Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage
Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidityOther plan features include:
For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details
Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
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I picked one up to kill time in a local shop, and I was impressed. I own a Taylor GS Mini and this is not the same quality guitar, but it had a nice sound and the action was set at a comfortable level. For the [$] sale price, this is a steal.Fender MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Agathis Top Satin Body Finish
.I bought this guitar on halloween for an upcoming camping trip and just to have and use anywhere I go because it's so small. The place I bought it from adjusted the neck a bit and tuned it and I brought it home. It's pretty much been welded to my chest ever since then. I changed the strings to elixirs so I didn't have to worry about gross sounding strings, and it sounds great! It's built well and has pretty woods. Any blemishes in the finish are really hard to find too. That's all I can think of to put, anyway, It's a great guitar and I have no complaints. Would probably be a good first guitar.
Fender MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Agathis Top Satin Body Finish
.great guitar for a young person starting out
well constructed and stays in tune
i've bought cheaper children's guitars and they do not stay in tune and they are constructed poorly
the price is right
Fender MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Agathis Top Satin Body Finish
.I ordered this as to be a little travel guitar that I would use here and there, but I like it so much, I use it more than my Jasmine Dreadnaught.
I expected it to sound pretty tinny, not super warm or mellow or the way an acoustic guitar should sound, but it sounds great. The intonation almost spot-on right out of the box. It comes in a gig bag and includes a truss-rod wrench, which is awesome. Didn't even think something this inexpensive would have a truss rod, but that's a very nice feature.
It only has one strap button, but I bought a Mandolin Strap from Guitar Center and tied a snowboarding boot lace from one hole to the headstock, right under the strings. It's actually very comfortable, especially because this guitar is so light.
I love the satin finish, and the wood is good-looking, too. I had never heard of Agathis before I got this guitar, but I think they should use it in more guitars. When you hit a string, you can feel the ENTIRE guitar vibrate - a true sign of a well-built guitar.
I'd reccomend this for sure if you're trying to learn guitar and want something nice, or if you've been playing for years (like myself) and just want a little guitar for camping of jamming in a car or something. It says "Small scale for small hands" but the fretboard isn't much smaller than a normal guitar at all. Very comfortable to play, but just small enough that a 12 year old or so wouldn't have trouble with it.
Fender MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Agathis Top Satin Body Finish
.I purchased this 3/4 size guitar to start an 8-year old grandson in learning the basics of guitar. It is important that young fingers do not feel a lot of pain or they will quickly tire of practicing.
I put a set of light gauge strings on it right out of the box and that helped a great deal.
The guitar is well made and is perfect as a starter instrument.
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I wanted a smaller guitar to practice on and had heard of the baby Martins and mini Taylors. I had visited a large guitar chain store to hear each of them and was not impressed enough with their tone to purchase.Then I saw MA-1 was a steel-string mini. My full-size is a Fender and I love the tone of it. So I figured I would take a chance on the Fender mini. I absolutely love this little guitar.
Holds tune wonderfully. Small, lightweight but stylish. The tone rivals a bigger guitar. I love that it doesn't sound 'tinny' with the steel strings.
At this price, if you are in the market for a mini, this is the way to go.
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.this was for my daughter who is just starting to learn. It needed a lot of tuning up out of the box, but once tuned up it sounded great and is a beautiful little guitar. She loves it!
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.Bought this as a guitar to learn on, and I love it. Very good for someone who is a beginner and doesn't want to break the bank. Nice, easy feel for smaller hands or kids, and has a pretty decent sound. Overall, great guitar, fun to play, would definitely recommend.
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I keep this 3/4 size next to my TV-chair. When a commercial comes on I grab my little Fender and go over chords, and scales.Fender MA-1 Parlor 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Agathis Top Satin Body Finish
.I was very surprised on how well this small guitar sounded. It tuned up really easy and it chords real easy. Almost like an electric guitar. I am very pleased with this product. It was delivered on time.
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