Fender American Acoustasonic — Reimagining the Acoustic-electric Guitar
When Fender’s American Acoustasonic series first hit the scene, Sweetwater guitarists quickly made their way to the showroom to test this novel approach to the acoustic-electric guitar. After strumming through a few songs, it became evident that Fender was on to something truly unique. Now available in three iconic Fender models — the Telecaster, Stratocaster, and Jazzmaster — the American Acoustasonic continues to turn heads and change opinions with its radical approach to conjuring real-deal acoustic and electric tones from a single instrument. To achieve just that, Fender equipped the Strat and Tele models with three high-performing pickup systems to handle its 10 voices: Fishman’s Under-saddle Transducer and Acoustasonic Enhancer, as well as Fender’s own Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup. When paired with a 5-way blade and continuous mod knob, it’s a breeze to flip from warm and resonant dreadnought tones to soaring leads on the fly. The American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster introduces a Fender Acoustasonic Shawbucker into the mix instead of the single-coil pickup found on the other two instruments; it’s higher in output and optimized for full-bodied humbucker tones whether you’re running into your favorite cab or straight to the PA.
Fender Acoustasonic Player — Stripped-down and Streamlined for Performance
The newest addition to the Acoustasonic series is the Acoustasonic Player, offering the same professional-quality performance in a streamlined and budget-friendly A/E guitar. You still get Fender’s finely tuned sound port and Fishman-designed electronics, with a 3-position pickup selector instead of the standard 5-way blade to select any of the Acoustasonic Player’s three distinct voice pairs. Once you lock down that sound you hear in your head, a convenient blend knob lets you fine-tune your voice pair to perfection, easily accomplished during live sets and studio sessions. A selection of new acoustic voices gives the Acoustasonic Player a distinct sound, with a 9-volt battery and quick-release back plate for split-second battery swaps.
Fender Acoustasonic Amps — Stage-worthy Tone in a Portable, Affordable Package
What better way to showcase your new Acoustasonic axe than with a matching solid-state combo amp? Fender’s Acoustasonic acoustic amp is the all-in-one solution you need for singer/songwriter performances, boasting XLR and 1/4-inch compatibility for your favorite mic and Acoustasonic guitar. Acoustasonic amps are available in 15- and 40-watt models, boasting much the same features with instrument-channel chorus effects added to the 15-watt amp and digital reverb with a pair of XLR combo input jacks onboard the 40-watt amp. Three-band EQs on both offer surgical tone shaping at your fingertips, making either of these a stage-worthy choice in coffeehouses and intimate venues.
