Indio by Monoprice Cali Classic HSS Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
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Is this a 3/4 model or full?
New User U
on Apr 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: it does measures 38 3/4 from one to another end,good guitar for beginners or just a passing time on it after litlle adjustment it rocks.
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- berg t on Apr 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: it does measures 38 3/4 from one to another end,good guitar for beginners or just a passing time on it after litlle adjustment it rocks.
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- berg t on Apr 23, 2020
This is full sized. I bought one a few months ago and it is a good guitar. Feels good and sounds good. Well worth the price!
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- fasteddie78ia on Apr 22, 2020
Also plays and sounds like an American made stratocaster. You will be pleasantly surprised. Fit and finish are excellent.
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- David F on Apr 22, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2020
With this one you get a full size guitar, NOT a reduced size model.
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- John B on Aug 12, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2020
Full size almost exact fender stratocaster specs
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- David F on Apr 22, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2020
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Does it include the whammy bar?
A shopper
on Feb 3, 2019
Just confirming that both Indio guitars I purchased from Monoprice included whammy bars. The hex keys are also included for adjusting action as well as the truss rod.
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- Chris9978 on Mar 18, 2019
Mine included the whammy bar. I heard of one instance where the whammy bar was not present.
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- Steven F on Oct 21, 2020
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Would a strat neck fit this pocket (55.5 mm) ?
New User U
on Sep 2, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I tried a couple of squier and Fender necks and they require a bit of shimming to get them tight in the pocket. The Indio neck can be pretty good with some work. I had a SSS and swapped the maple neck for the rosewood to make them both somewhat unique
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- C H on Sep 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I tried a couple of squier and Fender necks and they require a bit of shimming to get them tight in the pocket. The Indio neck can be pretty good with some work. I had a SSS and swapped the maple neck for the rosewood to make them both somewhat unique
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- C H on Sep 23, 2022
I believe it will but I haven't replaced one yet, there is and indio facebook page and I know those guys can tell you for sure
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- New User U on Sep 8, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2021
It should...........you can swap in virtually every Strat part
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- Rick on Sep 11, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2022
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What's the neck radius?
A shopper
on Oct 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I don't have a radius gauge, but Darrell Braun measures 12" radius on his Indio Strat (albeit SSS) on his YouTube channel. I concur that it feels pretty flat.
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- Steven F on Oct 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I don't have a radius gauge, but Darrell Braun measures 12" radius on his Indio Strat (albeit SSS) on his YouTube channel. I concur that it feels pretty flat.
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- Steven F on Oct 21, 2020
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What are the differences with this and the $99 version?
New User U
on Mar 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The HSS models have a humbucking pickup in the bridge position. This pickup gives you a little fatter tone and a little more output.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The HSS models have a humbucking pickup in the bridge position. This pickup gives you a little fatter tone and a little more output.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 8, 2019
It depends on what kind of music you were into. If you’re more into blues or country,, I I would get the $99 one. But if you’re more into modern rock, I would get this one.
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- Killian V on Apr 22, 2020
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What is the average weight of the guitar? Also is the body made of Basswood
New User U
on Jul 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Cali Classic all weigh about 7-8lbs. They are basswood bodies.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 29, 2019
Is the Indio Cali Classic Stratocaster the same weight & basswood? Thanks
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- New User U on Jul 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Cali Classic all weigh about 7-8lbs. They are basswood bodies.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 29, 2019
Is the Indio Cali Classic Stratocaster the same weight & basswood? Thanks
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- New User U on Jul 30, 2019
Weighs about 7 pounds with my strap, it is light and the body is basswood.
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- John B on Aug 12, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2020
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Will a fender/squire pick guard fit on this guitar??
A shopper
on Aug 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These are 11-hole pickguards. Not sure how the fender/squiers are set up but if you look for 11-hole you'll be good.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These are 11-hole pickguards. Not sure how the fender/squiers are set up but if you look for 11-hole you'll be good.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 12, 2019
Not without some mods.
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- Chris O on Apr 22, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2020
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Is this HSS GUITAR resemble the strat or a Telecaster???
A shopper
on Apr 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This one resembles a Stratocaster
Having that Wawa bar on it complicates things a bit. You may be happier with the Indio classic that resembles a telecaster. I’m very happy with mine.
Having that Wawa bar on it complicates things a bit. You may be happier with the Indio classic that resembles a telecaster. I’m very happy with mine.
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- Fred on Apr 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This one resembles a Stratocaster
Having that Wawa bar on it complicates things a bit. You may be happier with the Indio classic that resembles a telecaster. I’m very happy with mine.
Having that Wawa bar on it complicates things a bit. You may be happier with the Indio classic that resembles a telecaster. I’m very happy with mine.
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- Fred on Apr 29, 2020
This is a “Strat” style guitar with a Humbucker in the bridge position.
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- Jimmy S on Jul 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2021
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Are there any plans to make this model all black like the regular SSS model?
Also, is the neck rosewood on this model? I believe the SSS model in black is rosewood, which I think is a good thing.
Also, is the neck rosewood on this model? I believe the SSS model in black is rosewood, which I think is a good thing.
Laszlo B
on Dec 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It is a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
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- Eric R on Dec 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It is a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
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- Eric R on Dec 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2021
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Can anyone tell me what strings come stock on the HSS Indio? I just got one and they feel like 10s to me (as opposed to the 9s on the SSS Indio). Can someone confirm? Thank you!
A shopper
on Jul 28, 2022
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What is the measurement of the neck at heel ?
New User U
on Sep 2, 2022
BEST ANSWER: 57.35 mm at the neck heel
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- Joe on Sep 12, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 24, 2022
BEST ANSWER: 57.35 mm at the neck heel
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- Joe on Sep 12, 2022
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What does fret size of 2.3mm translate to, medium, medium jumbo, narrow tall etc? Also can we get an official radius on this guitar from someone on the monoprice staff? Might save people an awful lot of time having that published on the website.
New User U
on Sep 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Frets are more on the medium/narrow side. Radius looks like a 14”. I have cheap radius gauges, so could be a 12”, but 14” ever so slightly better fit.
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- C H on Sep 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Frets are more on the medium/narrow side. Radius looks like a 14”. I have cheap radius gauges, so could be a 12”, but 14” ever so slightly better fit.
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- C H on Sep 23, 2022
It is slightly larger than narrow tall(2.2mm). Very easy to play.
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- JASON H on Sep 24, 2022
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What is the type of mounting of the neck to the body (wood screws or metal inserts)?
A shopper
on Jul 12, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Not sure,have had no need to remove neck.Would guess wood screws.Whatever they are,they work very well.Hope this helps.I have 7 monoprice guitars and I like them all.
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- Rick on Jul 13, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Not sure,have had no need to remove neck.Would guess wood screws.Whatever they are,they work very well.Hope this helps.I have 7 monoprice guitars and I like them all.
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- Rick on Jul 13, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2022
It’s wood screws like you’ll see on anything similar. The pocket fit was fine although the angle needed shimming to be flat with the body.
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- Steve F on Jul 12, 2023
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2022
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What is the neck radius on the Cali classic hss?
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Most believe these are 12” radius, as they do feel “flat”, however I have measured with radius gauge and they are actually 9.5” radius.
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- Jimmy S on Jul 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Most believe these are 12” radius, as they do feel “flat”, however I have measured with radius gauge and they are actually 9.5” radius.
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- Jimmy S on Jul 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2021
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Can anyone tell me what strings come stock on the Indio HSS? They feel like 10s to me (as opposed to 9s on the SSS), but can someone confirm? Thank you!
New User U
on Jul 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Im pretty sure 10s were on mine as well,, if I remember right they were color coded like d'addarios. Either way they need changing out! Hope this helps. There is a FB page named indio by monoprice guitars and amps these guys on there will def know and it's a fun group to be a part of not just for MP
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- New User U on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Im pretty sure 10s were on mine as well,, if I remember right they were color coded like d'addarios. Either way they need changing out! Hope this helps. There is a FB page named indio by monoprice guitars and amps these guys on there will def know and it's a fun group to be a part of not just for MP
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- New User U on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2021
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Any left handed guitars?
A shopper
on May 18, 2025
BEST ANSWER: Hi, thank you for your inquiry. We apologize but we currently do not have any left-handed guitars.
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- Jhomar R Staff on May 21, 2025
BEST ANSWER: Hi, thank you for your inquiry. We apologize but we currently do not have any left-handed guitars.
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- Jhomar R Staff on May 21, 2025
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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.
George R. Koch I
on Sep 28, 2020
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Can the black guitar be fitted at the factory with black pickups and knobs instead of white? It would be more visually appealing in my estimation; yet the blue model has black. Go figure . . .
Joseph B
on Jun 7, 2021
Is your Indio Cali Classic HHS guitar light weight?
A shopper
on Sep 16, 2022
Fret size is listed on the Cali Classic HSS as "2.3mm", what does this translate to - medium, medium jumbo, narrow tall, etc.?
Indio needs to be more thorough with publishing their full specs, radius, body thickness, nut widths, body thickness, everything. Info From one model to another are maddingly inconsistent, it's almost impossible to get all the info when not even the manufacturer lists them. Please publish all specs for every model.
Indio needs to be more thorough with publishing their full specs, radius, body thickness, nut widths, body thickness, everything. Info From one model to another are maddingly inconsistent, it's almost impossible to get all the info when not even the manufacturer lists them. Please publish all specs for every model.
A shopper
on Sep 18, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
cALI CLASSIC HSS
I ORDERED THE CALI ,IT CAME WITHIN 4 DAYS TO MY FRONT DOOR, RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX WAS PLAYABLE, NO SET UP WAS NEEDED JUST A LITTLE TUNING, NO SHARP FRET EDGES, STRING HIEGHT AND INTONATION WAS GREAT. MY GRANDSON CAME OVER WITH HIS 2700.00 DOLLAR FENDER STRAT, STARTED PLAYING MY CALI CLASSIC AND COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN,IT SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD AS HIS FENDER.LOVE THIS GUITAR AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO WANTS A REAL GUITAR AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sounds great, especially for the price. Gig bag is an obvious bonus. Look forward to upgrading the pickups but the stock sound is pretty good as is. Plays easy and smooth, like a much more expensive Strat. One of the best beginner guitars you can buy and a fun one to mod.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Might mod it down the road but have no complaints right now.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great guitar for the money
Got this HSS strat style guitar on sale. The guitar was very nice but had either a switch or pickup problem. Because the rest of the guitar was so nice I almost kept it anyway but since they had a good return policy I sent it back for an exchange all I can say is WOW. The replacement was awesome everything works the neck is straight intonation is on and action is great and sounds pretty damn good. For the price even at regular price it's a fantastic guitar. I highly recomend it.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Was a surprise for sure!
I'm a old 70 yr old musician who's played from 14 yrs old and when I
seen the reviews on you tube I didn't believe it but I thought well if I don't like it one of the grandkids will get it for Christmas! I'm keeping it! And for under 100 it's not a bad guitar!
seen the reviews on you tube I didn't believe it but I thought well if I don't like it one of the grandkids will get it for Christmas! I'm keeping it! And for under 100 it's not a bad guitar!
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 3 out of 5
Neck just not right
The overall quality of this guitar seems to be ok, but as you can see from the photo, the neck just doesn't fit right. I have this guitar and the Cali classis sss and they have the same issue. I know this is an inexpensive guitar, but the neck on my son's toy guitar fits better. I hope monoprice is listening to this review.
Space between the neck and guitar body.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Another Awesome Guitar From Indio...
I love my 'Blue Fade' Cali Classic so much, I decided I wanted a black one to match my Indio J Bass. When I saw that there was a HSS one, I was all over it. Great guitar! Lowered the action a bit, checked intonation, which is good, tuned and played. Awesome guitar, and beautiful. Such a bargain with the VERY nice included gig bag. Just can't beat it! Very happy camper! Monoprice has become 'my brand'. I own two of the Strats, two of the Paul's, the Tele, and the J Bass. love 'em all!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Guitar Great Price
This Guitar was great right out of the box and the price was so good I bought another and it was great too
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Rated 4 out of 5
Great instrument, Great Value, very poor packaging
Great instrument have bought several guitars from Monoprice. Packaging is inferior and offers little if any protection of instrument.
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