Fender has unveiled six acoustic-electric models at this year`s NAMM. All of them are members of the newly established Paramount series.
At 2016 NAMM, Fender has put more focus onto the amps and accessories than guitars. Only seven electric models (all belonging to the American and Artist segments) and six acoustic models were introduced. All of the acoustic unveiled were members of the newly founded Paramount series. Paramount line is there for players who want a high quality instrument and genuine Fender experience. All models are made of solid tonewoods and with classy Fender/Fishman electronics. The differences between Deluxe and Standard models (there are three of each) include bridge and fingerboard tonewood choice (Deluxe models feature ebony, Standards rosewood) and different inlays. PM-1 Deluxe Dreadnought, PM-1 Standard Dreadnought, PM-2 Deluxe Parlor, PM-2 Standard Parlor, PM-3 Deluxe Triple-0 and PM-3 Standard Triple-0 are the names of the models.
Fender PM-1 Deluxe Dreadnought comes in two variants, Natural and Vintage Sunburst, both featuring smooth and elegant vintage styling. Solid mahogany, spruce and ebony are used on this non-cutaway dread. Fishman/Fender PM system electronics, 20-fret fingerboard and Fender tuners are also among the major specs. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-1 Deluxe Dreadnought detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
Fender PM-1 Standard Dreadnought is the second of two dreads in Paramount series lineup. Like its Deluxe sibling, it has solid back, sides and top, Fishman/Fender electronics and nickel-plated hardware. Rosewood fingerboard & bridge and simple MOP inlays complete this six-shooter. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-1 Standard Dreadnought detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
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Fender PM-2 Deluxe Parlor is one of the most elegant parlor guitars on the market. It boasts the best features Paramount series has to offer. These include solid tonewood construction, Fender/Fishman electronics, nickel-plated hardware and 1960s abalone/mop inlays. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-2 Deluxe Parlor detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
Fender PM-2 Standard Parlor replaces the ebony fingerboard and bridge of the Deluxe model with rosewood alternative. Also, the Concert Tone inlays across the fingerboard are swapped for regular MOP dots. Other than that, these two beautiful parlors are identical. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-2 Standard Parlor detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
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Fender PM-3 Deluxe Triple-0 is a single-cut guitar with top-shelf electronics and some pretty fine aesthetics. It also sounds and plays like a dream. This compact-sized six-string features all-solid-wood construction, Fender/Fishman electronics, 20-fret ebony fingerboard and the best hardware Fender`s acoustic department has to offer. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-3 Deluxe Triple-0 detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
Fender PM-3 Standard Triple-0 rocks a cutaway body made of solid wood (mahogany sides and back, spruce top), series standard electronics unit (piezo pickup and PM preamp), rosewood fingerboard & bridge (Deluxe models have ebony fingerboards and bridges) and Fender hardware. For a more comprehensive review and a full list of features and specs, check the PM-3 Standard Triple-0 detail page on our site or Fender`s official web page.
