Fender Highway Dreadnought NAT
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Highway Dreadnought NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
571484
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Highway Dreadnought NAT
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$910.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Highway Dreadnought NAT is a seriously capable instrument. It’s a great option for singer-songwriters or players wanting a workhorse dreadnought with a clear, focused voice and respectable amplified tones. The build quality is solid, and it’s a well-rounded package for the price.
Product Description
- Fender Highway Dreadnought NAT
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck profile: "C"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup
- Controls: Volume
- Contour
- Modern Viking bridge
- Machine heads: Fender ClassicGear
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 860CL Coated Phosphor Bronze (.011 - .052)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Deluxe 1225 gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced tone with clear projection and warmth.
- • Fishman Fluence Acoustic pickup offers excellent amplified sound without feedback issues.
- • Mahogany back and sides contribute to a focused, resonant, and punchy low-end response.
- • Classic 'C' neck profile provides a comfortable and familiar feel for most players.
CONS
- • Solid mahogany construction can limit tonal versatility compared to more exotic woods.
- • Fender Dura-Tone strings are decent but many players will likely want to upgrade immediately.
- • The natural finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might be prone to scratches and wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
25.5 inches
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Volume, Contour)
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fluence pickup is known for its low feedback characteristics, providing a clean and natural amplified tone that holds up well in moderately loud environments.
The 'C' profile is a standard, comfortable shape, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug – it's not a thick, chunky neck.
It offers a slightly more focused, punchy tone than some Yamaha models, but lacks the complex overtones of a comparable entry-level Martin – a good middle ground overall.
