billybilly wrote:Why? No market? I doubt it... I know they own Guild but any acoustic with a Fender logo on it is usually pretty lame. I don't even think they have one decent one?
Conversely, I like Gibson acoustics better than their electrics.
I was just thinking about it and thought I would throw it out there.
Fender never earned the reputation for making great acoustic guitars. Consequently, even their older acoustic guitars don't hold much value. Some of their older acoustic models are decent. Others are junk.
Fender didn't even bother to keep detailed records about their acoustic legacy. So, it can be difficult to get complete information on many of their models.
My brother gave me a Fender Capistrano made in the 80's. I think he paid about $200 for it used a few years ago. It's pretty well made, has a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides. Made in Japan or Korea. They changed locations in the middle of the year and didn't keep good records, so there's no way to know for certain.
My brother banged it up and put a small hole through the soundboard. I replaced the bridge saddle, raised it slightly and adjusted the intonation to get rid of string buzz in the open position. It sounds great and is a decent player. It looks funny IMO with that Fender Strat-style headstock and the neck is super thin for an acoustic, which is not my preference. Still, you'd probably have to cherry pick in the $600 to $800 range to buy a comparable new acoustic from any number of companies. I honestly don't know if you could get one this good from Fender today. And, why would you want to? The value drops like a rock once it enters the used market.
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