“A versatile spectrum of acoustic and electric tones in a single creative tool”: Now that we can buy one for $599, is the launch of Fender’s Acoustasonic Standard the moment its hybrid truly went mainstream?

Fender Acoustasonic Standard.

NAMM 2025: A few years ago, Fender CEO Andy Mooney promised MusicRadar that more affordable, Asian-made Acoustasonic acoustic electric guitars were going to happen and he was as good as his word, with the Big F launching the Indonesian-made Standard series – the most affordable version of its groundbreaking hybrid design yet.

As with Fender’s newly launched Standard Series of electric guitars, these new Acoustasonic Standard Telecasters and Jazzmasters are priced $599, and are a considerable signal of intent from the gear giant. Not only are these the most affordable Acoustasonics on the market, it is further evidence that the acoustic-electric hybrid has officially gone mainstream. This was a day some thought might never happen.