Review: Comparing 3 New Fender Acoustics from the Paramount Deluxe Series

In the mid-1960s, Fender introduced a line of laminated-wood acoustic guitars that, with names like the Malibu and the Redondo—references to Southern California beach culture—were more fun than serious. Fender’s Paramount guitars might share some of the cosmetics of their ’60s counterparts, like checkerboard detailing and unusually shaped pickguards, but these new, all-solid instruments are anything but whimsical. The PM-1, PM-2, and PM-3 I reviewed all feel and sound robust: more appropriate choices for the stage or studio than the beach. Visit AcousticGuitar.com for the full review