Fender Acoustic 200

Curve your enthusiasm

Is Fender pretty new to acoustic amplification?

Fender have dabbled before but enthusiastically entered the fray with the Acoustic Pro and SFX models in late 2015 and this striking design with blonde finished plywood and seductive curves. They’re now joined by the lower-priced 100 and this 200 model.

So what doesn’t this 200 have compared to the PRO and SFX?

The Pro’s sweepable mid frequency (a way of fine-tuning the mids in your sound) or a fitted cover. But amongst the expected three-band EQ and phase switch, it does have an extensive range of effects like the SFX model (but lower spec speakers) including Vibratone (a modulation effect inspired by Fender’s old Vibratone amps with rotating speakers) and delay + chorus and delay + reverb combos.

Where’s the handle?

The handle is integrated into the curve at the top to be part of the overall aesthetic. Yep, it really is quite different and there’s also a tilt-back kickstand that pops out at the back to allow the Acoustic to lean back on stage in a more effective position for monitoring. Neat.