Fender Newporter Player Sunburst WN
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Newporter Player Sunburst WN
Product Info
Article Number:
570831
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Newporter Player Sunburst WN
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$366.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Newporter Player is a really solid entry-level acoustic-electric. The combination of Spruce and Sapele gives it a surprisingly full voice, and the slim neck makes it easy to play. It's perfect for beginners or gigging musicians needing an affordable, reliable, and versatile instrument.
Product Description
- Fender Newporter Player Sunburst WN
- Acoustic 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 (15.75")
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69'')
- 20 Frets
- Volume control
- Tone control with push button 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: Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid Spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with good projection.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the Spruce.
- • Slim 'C' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Integrated electronics offer a usable amplified sound for stage or recording.
CONS
- • Satin Nato neck, while comfortable, lacks the premium feel of rosewood.
- • Dura-Tone strings are serviceable but will likely need upgrading soon.
- • Sapele construction can be prone to slight movement with humidity changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fender Under-the-Saddle Pickup, Volume & Tone Controls (with Phase Switch)
Weight
6.2 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The amplified tone is decent for the price, but lacks the nuance and clarity of higher-end systems; it's fine for basic performance, but won't replace a dedicated acoustic mic.
The slim 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow; it’s a good all-rounder though.
The high-gloss polyester lacquer provides a nice aesthetic, and offers reasonable protection, but it's not as robust as a thicker finish found on more premium instruments.
