Fender T-Bucket 200CE [2011-2012]

General

Model Name: T-Bucket™ 200 CE
Series: Hot Rod Design Acoustics
Color / MSRP* / Part # :
Transparent Black
096-8052-006
Body

Body: Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides, Laminated Flame Maple Top
Body Shape: Folk
Body Back: Laminated Mahogany Back
Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany Sides
Body Top: Laminated Flame Maple
Body Finish:
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Gloss
Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
Neck

Number of Frets: 20
Position Inlays: Dot Position Inlays
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Nut Width: 1.6” (40.6 mm)
Scale Length: 25.3" (64.3 cm)
Truss Rods: Dual Action Truss Rod
Electronics

Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active On-Board Pre-Amp and Tuner
Controls: Volume Control, 3-Band EQ
Hardware

Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® Coated 80/20 Bronze (.012-.052 Gauge)
Unique Features: Inlaid “F” and Pinstriping Motif by Vince Ray at 12th Fret, Inlaid Pinstriping Motif on Headstock and Rosette, Dual Action Truss Rod, Scalloped X Bracing, Side Dot Position Inlays, Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button, Ivory Body and Neck Binding

UTILIZATION

I picked this guitar up and was thoroughly perplexed. It was nice! But it said Fender on the headstock! Not to be a jerk here, but I had never ever encountered a good Fender acoustic guitar until I saw this. The body size is like a dream - this guitar is incredibly comfortable to play, and the neck is super fast!

SOUNDS

This little beast screams! The acoustic tone is bold, bright, and still has a depth to the low end. Also, the acoustic pickup system is very basic, but it sounds nice through an amp or PA.

OVERALL OPINION

I never thought I'd say this, but this is a Fender acoustic guitar that is actually really good! I've loved their amps and electrics for a long time, but the acoustic guitars have had poor quality materials and/or design issues in the past. This guitar firmly cements Fenders place as a maker of nice, playable acoustic guitars. At $299 street price, this is an innovative little guitar! The tribal graphic is cheesy (really, Fender?), but the rest of the guitar is so nice it makes me forgive the designer.