Fender Newporter Player NAT WN
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Newporter Player NAT WN
Product Info
Article Number:
570833
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Newporter Player NAT WN
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Newporter Player is a solid option for gigging singer-songwriters or students looking for a versatile, amplified acoustic. It’s surprisingly well-built for the price, offering a bright, balanced tone and comfortable neck. This is a workhorse instrument, ready for a variety of playing styles without needing to empty your wallet.
Product Description
- Fender Newporter Player NAT WN
- Steel-String guitar with pickup
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Nato with Satin Urethane Finish
- Neck profile: Slim "C"
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: White Dots
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Frets: 20
- Controls: Volume
- Tone control with push knob for phase control
- Pickguard: 3-Ply gold
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Machine Heads: Vintage Style Nickel
- Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 880L Coated 80/20 (.012 - .052)
- Polyester lacquer
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with surprising projection.
- • Slim 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Graph Tech NuBone nut improves tuning stability and sustain compared to standard plastic.
- • Integrated electronics provide a usable amplified signal for practice and small gigs.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides limit the tonal complexity compared to more premium tonewoods.
- • Polyester lacquer finish, while attractive, isn't as durable or resonant as a gloss nitro finish.
- • Dura-Tone strings are decent but will likely be swapped out by more discerning players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
25.5 inches
Frets
20
Electronics
Fender Designed Under-the-Saddle Pickup, Volume, Tone (with phase switch)
Weight
6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s functional and provides a decent amplified sound, but lacks the nuance and clarity of higher-end systems – expect some basic tonal shaping, not pristine reproduction.
The slim 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow. It’s a good middle-ground for most.
Sapele provides a balanced tone, but don't expect the deep warmth of mahogany or rosewood – the spruce top will dominate the overall sound.
