Fender
CD-140SCE
Acoustic· Fender main acoustic
Fender's flagship affordable cutaway dreadnought — solid spruce top, mahogany back/sides, Fishman Presys II preamp with tuner. The most-dealer-stocked Fender acoustic globally, pitched directly at electric players adding their first acoustic.
Best strings for Fender CD-140SCE
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light
12–53 · $6.49
80/20 Bronze brightens the CD-140SCE's slightly dark mahogany voice and cuts through Fishman piezo feedback live.
Brightness9
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability5
Playability7
Value9
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coating preserves freshness for electric players who switch to acoustic occasionally — sits unused for weeks between sessions.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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D'Addario
EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $6.99
Standard PB default — what Fender expects players to install when factory strings die.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
D'Addario
Nickel Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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D'Addario
XS Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability7
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Custom Light
11–52 · $14.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability7
Value7
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Rotosound
Tru-Bronze
12–54 · $7.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability3
Playability6
Value7
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Ernie Ball
Aluminum Bronze
12–54 · $9.99
Brightness8
Warmth4
Sustain5
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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