Fender Highway Parlor NAT RW
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Highway Parlor NAT RW
Product Info
Article Number:
571456
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Highway Parlor NAT RW
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$910.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Highway Parlor is a surprisingly capable little guitar – it’s got a focused sound with a vintage vibe. The solid woods give it a richness you don’t always find at this price point, and the Fishman pickup is a real boon for gigging. It's a great choice for singer-songwriters or players who prefer a more intimate acoustic experience.
Product Description
- Fender Highway Parlor NAT RW
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Top: Spruce solid
- Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Shape: "C"
- Frets: 20
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut Width: 42.9 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: White Dots
- Pickup: Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup
- Controls: Volume
- Contour
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Machine heads: Fender ClassicGear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 860CL Coated Phosphor Bronze (.011 - .052)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Deluxe 1225 Gig Bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate voice with surprising projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and a pleasing midrange focus.
- • Fishman Fluence Acoustic pickup provides a natural amplified tone with excellent feedback rejection.
- • The inCin neck profile is comfortable and facilitates easy chord voicing for various hand sizes.
CONS
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end response and sustain compared to dreadnoughts.
- • Solid mahogany construction can sound a bit 'boxy' without proper EQ or playing technique.
- • Fender Dura-Tone strings are serviceable but benefit from an upgrade for optimal tone.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
24.9 in
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickup (Volume, Contour)
Weight
5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fluence pickup is known for its natural, uncolored amplified tone and excellent feedback rejection, often sounding more acoustic than many other amplified options.
The inCin neck is generally considered comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug compared to a wider 'C' shape.
It excels at fingerstyle, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter material; its focused tone isn't ideal for heavy strumming or booming bass frequencies.
