Description
The Newporter Special breaks from tradition with a satin Matte Black finish and a medium-sized Newporter body that delivers a punchy, well-balanced tone—articulate enough for fingerstyle work, powerful enough to back a vocalist without disappearing into the mix. The solid Sitka spruce top pairs with solid mahogany back and sides, all fully painted for a distinctive, road-ready look, while maple binding and rosette add a sharp visual accent against the dark finish.
Underneath the style is real substance: optimized internal bracing keeps mass down and resonance up, and an upgraded bone nut and saddle help sustain ring out longer. Plugging in is handled by a Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp voiced specifically for this body shape, so amplified tone stays true to the guitar’s natural character rather than sounding thin or artificial.
The slim-taper “C”-shaped mahogany neck feels fast and comfortable across playing styles, and its pau ferro fingerboard and matching bridge lend a warm, focused edge to the overall voice. It’s a guitar built for players who want acoustic warmth with electric-stage practicality, wrapped in a look that stands apart from typical dreadnought fare.
- Solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, satin finish
- Mahogany neck, slim “C” profile, satin finish
- Pau ferro fingerboard, 15.75″ radius, 20 frets, maple dot inlays
- Bone nut (1.69″ width) and saddle, Modern Viking bridge
- Fender/Fishman preamp with Volume, Bass, Treble, Tuner, and Phase controls
- Sealed nickel tuning machines, chrome hardware
- Fender Dura-Tone Coated 80/20 Bronze strings (.012-.052)
- Includes gig bag
- Weight: 14.5 lbs
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