Indio by Monoprice Cali Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag, White
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Will the Guitar come with an Amp Cable or no?
A shopper
on Sep 11, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No. It does however come with wrenches to adjust the truss rod in the neck and the string saddles on the rear bridge. There is also a tremolo bar that screws into the rear bridge for those deep bends and vibrato effects. This is a good beginner guitar if set up properly.
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- Mark on Sep 12, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No. It does however come with wrenches to adjust the truss rod in the neck and the string saddles on the rear bridge. There is also a tremolo bar that screws into the rear bridge for those deep bends and vibrato effects. This is a good beginner guitar if set up properly.
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- Mark on Sep 12, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2021
No cable. FYI, Amp Cables are for amplifier to speaker cabinet connection. You want an Instrument Cable, which is for guitar to amplifier connection. Monoprice does sell Guitar Instrument Cables at a very good price. Get at least a 10' Instrument Cable.
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- Robert S on Sep 11, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 5, 2020
NO. Mine came with a nice bag, tremolo bar and 2 adjustment wrenches.
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- GREGORY S on Sep 11, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 10, 2021
No, it comes with a gig bag, truss rod wrench and warranty info.
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- David F on Sep 11, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2021
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The finish is as you see it, so it's hard to tell what's under the white coat. The neck seems to be pretty nice wood. Overall, the guitar is about what you might expect for this low a price.. Don't get your hopes up. I sent the first one back, and the second is only sitting here because I didn't want to go through the return process again. I had it professionally set up by a luthier, so it is playable, but nothing to get too excited about.
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- JAMES E. on May 28, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2018
Thanx, James. Everyone misunderstood my ques...found out it's basswood. Did you ever weigh it? That's key for me. Let me know Cheers!
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- New User U on May 29, 2019
Yes, this has a wood body.
The cavity under the pickguard is HUGE too. You can easily go from SSS to HSS (or whatever other config). I put a loaded pickguard from a Fender American standard into one of this with only minor trimming needed on the guard.
Quality is pretty good for the money. A great beginner's guitar or or someone who intends on modding.
The cavity under the pickguard is HUGE too. You can easily go from SSS to HSS (or whatever other config). I put a loaded pickguard from a Fender American standard into one of this with only minor trimming needed on the guard.
Quality is pretty good for the money. A great beginner's guitar or or someone who intends on modding.
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- Trevor M on May 28, 2019
I was asking the wood specie (found out it's basswood). Have you weighed it? I would find that info useful, as well. Thanx!
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- New User U on May 28, 2019
Yep, lightweight Basswood for the body. Tone wise it sounds great. The neck is maple, and probably the BEST feature of this guitar. Nice grain figuring, rolled edge. The fretwork was very good. They were level and have beveled ends.
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- Dave R on May 27, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2022
If you are asking if the body is wood or plywood- it is real wood. Not sure of the type, but I would wager it is basswood (possible alder). These are solid guitars.
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- Shannon J F on May 28, 2019
I bought the black version of this guitar a few months ago. The body is wood for sure.
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- Bill on May 28, 2019
It's Basswood...that's what I was after.
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- New User U on May 28, 2019
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Has anyone done a tuner upgrade? I bought one before the Indio branding and the tuners held up. I bought an Indio Tele and after a month the tuners will not hold. At all. Please let me know what brand and model to buy for a solution to my problem. I heard Wilkinson's were good but would like to know which ones or which brand from someone who was successful. Thanks!
John E
on Apr 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Sorry to hear about your issue. This is the first we've heard about the tuners having problems. If it is less than 1-year we can do a warranty replacement for you. if not I always liked the Ping replacements as a low cost quality replacement.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Sorry to hear about your issue. This is the first we've heard about the tuners having problems. If it is less than 1-year we can do a warranty replacement for you. if not I always liked the Ping replacements as a low cost quality replacement.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 30, 2019
I replaced the tuners on my Strat version with these: Wilkinson 6 Inline Chrome E-Z LOK Post Guitar Tuners EZ Post Guitar Tuning Keys Pegs Guitar Machine Heads for Strat Tele
They were direct drop ins for the stock tuners, easy to replace. There is a Youtube video on how to install them as well. Hope this helps!
They were direct drop ins for the stock tuners, easy to replace. There is a Youtube video on how to install them as well. Hope this helps!
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- James F on Apr 30, 2019
We opted to swap the tuners out for locking Fenders right away. My son didn't want to spend a lot of time tuning and re-tuning. Great little guitar for the money still.
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- Trevor M on May 28, 2019
The brand in monoprice will refit,and if not wilkensons tuner manual fit appendage will satisfy the indio model structure
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- Derrick H on Apr 30, 2019
Wilkinson tuners are an excellent low cost upgrade. I have been very impressed with all of Wilkinson's products.
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- New User U on Dec 10, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2020
I also replaced with the Wilkinson E-Z LOK tuners and I recommend them.
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- New User U on Sep 24, 2021
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Does this have the swimming pool routing under the pick guard for installation of larger pickups?
A shopper
on Jan 6, 2023
BEST ANSWER: The body has been routed to accept an hss as well as a hsh pickup configuration.
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- Timothy M on Jan 7, 2023
BEST ANSWER: The body has been routed to accept an hss as well as a hsh pickup configuration.
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- Timothy M on Jan 7, 2023
Yes, you can fit larger pickups. I put EMG in with no issues.
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- CHARLES R on Jan 6, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2022
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What kind of pickups does this guitar have?
BONUS QUESTION: If possible, what're the approximate Resistance values for each pickup; neck, middle, and bridge?
BONUS QUESTION: If possible, what're the approximate Resistance values for each pickup; neck, middle, and bridge?
New User U
on Jul 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are unmarked pick-ups, with ceramic magnets. The resistance values are:
Neck - 4.75k
Middle - 5.4k
Bridge - 5.6 k
They have markings on the back that are YM-48, YM-50, YM-52 respectively.
Neck - 4.75k
Middle - 5.4k
Bridge - 5.6 k
They have markings on the back that are YM-48, YM-50, YM-52 respectively.
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- New User U on Jul 19, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: They are unmarked pick-ups, with ceramic magnets. The resistance values are:
Neck - 4.75k
Middle - 5.4k
Bridge - 5.6 k
They have markings on the back that are YM-48, YM-50, YM-52 respectively.
Neck - 4.75k
Middle - 5.4k
Bridge - 5.6 k
They have markings on the back that are YM-48, YM-50, YM-52 respectively.
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- New User U on Jul 19, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2019
Very happy with the guitar. Guitar was already set up very well. Plays excellently.
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- terrese l on Jul 27, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2020
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Are the necks on all the Cali Classics the same shape (obvious some are rosewood and others maple)? The white one I just received has a pretty thick neck (Almost a thicker U), but a reviewer for the blue version notes a very thin neck. I'd prefer a Modern C neck like on the DLX and was wondering if a different color would give me that.
Marshall H
on Dec 4, 2018

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BEST ANSWER: All of our Cali Classics have the same C shape neck. As these are wood, sometimes there are slight variations. If yours is too far out then please contact Customer Support for an exchange.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 7, 2018
I took a chance and ordered a Sunburst as my first Monoprice guitar. I'm so happy with it, and I must say that it has about the very best neck size and shape I've ever played. I am hedging about buying a White one because I'm afraid the neck won't have that same feel. Hope that returning it if it doesn't is not a problem, because I want to be as happy as I was with the Sunburst.
BEST ANSWER: All of our Cali Classics have the same C shape neck. As these are wood, sometimes there are slight variations. If yours is too far out then please contact Customer Support for an exchange.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 7, 2018
I took a chance and ordered a Sunburst as my first Monoprice guitar. I'm so happy with it, and I must say that it has about the very best neck size and shape I've ever played. I am hedging about buying a White one because I'm afraid the neck won't have that same feel. Hope that returning it if it doesn't is not a problem, because I want to be as happy as I was with the Sunburst.
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Nut width?
A shopper
on Dec 18, 2018
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where are the pickups made and who makes them?
New User U
on Apr 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There's no markings. I'm sure it's a generic picup used in all no name brands made in asia
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- New User U on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There's no markings. I'm sure it's a generic picup used in all no name brands made in asia
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- New User U on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2020
China most likely, but upgrading is easy
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- Justin W on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 27, 2019
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Has anyone tried replacing the bridge pickup with a humbucker? I want the HSS setup but I like the colors for the standard Cali Classic more.
A shopper
on Jun 13, 2022

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BEST ANSWER: The pickguard is cut for SSS, but under it, the body is routed for anything you want. You can get a pickguard prewired for HSS that will almost drop right in. You might have to make a few adjustments to get it to fit in just right, but it's all easy to do. The Indio Cali Classic is purposely made as a base unit to modify. You can even get humbucker pickups designed to fit the cutout for a Fender single coil pickup. The humbucking coils are vertically stacked. I have two of them, and have made many mods to them. Most Fender parts fit just fine.
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- Bruce S on Jun 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The pickguard is cut for SSS, but under it, the body is routed for anything you want. You can get a pickguard prewired for HSS that will almost drop right in. You might have to make a few adjustments to get it to fit in just right, but it's all easy to do. The Indio Cali Classic is purposely made as a base unit to modify. You can even get humbucker pickups designed to fit the cutout for a Fender single coil pickup. The humbucking coils are vertically stacked. I have two of them, and have made many mods to them. Most Fender parts fit just fine.
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- Bruce S on Jun 20, 2022
The guitar bodies are cut to accept all pickup configurations.
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- David F on Jun 21, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2020
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What is the bridge mounting spacing on the Cali Classic? 2-1/16'', 2-3/16'', something else?
A shopper
on Apr 2, 2020

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Indio by Monoprice Cali Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag, Blue

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BEST ANSWER: 2-1/6, I dropped a new brand name bridge with bent steel saddles and high mass tremolo block in the Black Cali Classic.
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- Grant M on May 20, 2021
BEST ANSWER: 2-1/6, I dropped a new brand name bridge with bent steel saddles and high mass tremolo block in the Black Cali Classic.
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- Grant M on May 20, 2021
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What is the exact width of the neck pocket to the nearest mm?
A shopper
on Jul 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The width is 56.6mm and depth from top of body to the bottom of the pocket is 22mm.
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- New User U on Oct 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: The width is 56.6mm and depth from top of body to the bottom of the pocket is 22mm.
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- New User U on Oct 29, 2023
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Do you have blue instead of blue burst?
A shopper
on Feb 11, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Hello; I’m seeing that the current monoprice ads are offering the cali classic in a deep sky blue color, no longer sporting the “burst” blending in shades of blue. I bought the white cali classic; it is indeed a most satisfactory guitarr. I highly recommend!
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- Joseph D on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Hello; I’m seeing that the current monoprice ads are offering the cali classic in a deep sky blue color, no longer sporting the “burst” blending in shades of blue. I bought the white cali classic; it is indeed a most satisfactory guitarr. I highly recommend!
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- Joseph D on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2021
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Is this price of $109.99 in American or Canadian dollars?
A shopper
on Dec 13, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. This would be US dollars.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 14, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. This would be US dollars.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 14, 2023
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When will the white guitar be back in stock?
New User U
on Nov 14, 2019
Do you have a left handed option?
A shopper
on Sep 23, 2020
Does anybody know what type or size for the bridge/saddle screws? I'll like to get some replacements as I lowered the action, but need to know the diameter/type.
I suspect they might equivalent to saddle/bridge height screws available elsewhere that are M3 threaded size and 10mm high/tall, so I am thinking of getting M3's that are 8mm. If possible, let me know what size and type they are. Thanks.
I suspect they might equivalent to saddle/bridge height screws available elsewhere that are M3 threaded size and 10mm high/tall, so I am thinking of getting M3's that are 8mm. If possible, let me know what size and type they are. Thanks.
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on Sep 28, 2020

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Is this available in left handed for same price.?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2021
Fretboard radius?
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on Feb 4, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great looking Guitar, Priced right
This Guitar looks great and plays great. I purchased many Indio Guitars and they were all top notch A+
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Rated 5 out of 5
GOOD BUY
Better guitar than my fender squire.I upgraded electronics but was OK from factory
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Response from Monoprice
The Indio Cali Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag is a great option for guitarists of all levels. It features a classic double-cutaway design, a comfortable maple neck, and three versatile single-coil pickups. The guitar also comes with a gig bag, so you can take it with you to your next gig or rehearsal.
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Eli S
Rated 4 out of 5
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Man imo you can't beat these guitars for the money. Tone Pits could be better S there's not much difference when you use them but again for the money?great guitar. It's why I know own 3 Cali Classics.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Hope yours experience is better than mine.
The guitar I received had very poor finishing in the neck pocket, tremolo cavity on the back and under the pick guard. The neck pocket was so poorly done that it required shims to make the guitar playable. The fret ends were very sharp and the frets themselves were poorly finished. 2 of the 6 tuners will need to be replaced. Intonation was way off, and action was too high. As guitars go, it's a DUD!
I reported these issues to Monoprice and requested that they reimburse me for the cost of replacing the tuners, which they initially did. They also offered to replace the guitar (currently out of stock) which I had accepted, but they would not send me a return label until they had more guitars in stock. I changed my mind and opted to make repairs myself, however now Monoprice has refused to honour their agreement to pay for replacement tuners.
I am extremely disappointed in the level of customer service I have received; it is clear they do not care.
I reported these issues to Monoprice and requested that they reimburse me for the cost of replacing the tuners, which they initially did. They also offered to replace the guitar (currently out of stock) which I had accepted, but they would not send me a return label until they had more guitars in stock. I changed my mind and opted to make repairs myself, however now Monoprice has refused to honour their agreement to pay for replacement tuners.
I am extremely disappointed in the level of customer service I have received; it is clear they do not care.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent choice for moding
This is an excellent guitar for modding, the neck is oversized,, plenty of wood to shape to your liking,,with very little money this can be a good strat
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Rated 5 out of 5
excellent
I own many guitars, puchased this due to price but, was shocked at the tone and quality of this guitar for it being such a budget item. No fret sprout, set up was not too bad, and sound is nice. I would buy again if needed another guitar.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Strat for the price!
Very happy with this guitar! Unbelievable quality for the price. You can't go wrong. After I had it professionally set up by my Luthier it plays like a $2000. guitar. Sounds just like a Strat should too. I loved it so much I just bought one of their vintage Telecasters! It arrives tomorrow. I can't wait. Sounds great out of My Fender 40.

Sounds great out of my Fender 40!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Impressed
Wow, I am completely blown away with the quality of this guitar. The setup out of the box was great, action was low and the intonation was close. I was expecting to have to do some fret sprout sanding but was shocked to find the guitar didn't need it. The neck on mine is thicker than I expected and feels like a Player series Fender neck to me. The pots feel tight and the 5 way switch feels about the right amount of stiffness. I bought the white Cali Classic and the white pickguard has a black outline and looks good. The pickups sound as good or better than my basic squier strat. The tuners feel fine. Thanks Monoprice!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Heckuva Good Guitar for the $,
Fast neck. Good action. Weight is reasonable. I like the off-white color and maple neck. Decent pickups and I may experiment by replacing one or two. Holds tune so far. Overall am quite happy with the purchase.
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