Fender Newporter Player Acoustic Guitar

Description

The Fender Newporter Player is a stylish mid-size electro-acoustic guitar in Fender’s California Series, designed for players who want the familiar feel of a Fender electric guitar combined with an acoustic sound.

Key features

1. Body: Mid-size Newporter auditorium shape with a cutaway
2. Top: Solid Sitka spruce
3. Back & sides: Laminated sapele
4. Neck: Nato with a slim “C” profile
5. Fingerboard: Walnut
6. Scale length: 25.5 in (648 mm)
7. Nut width: 1.69 in (43 mm)
8. Electronics: Fishman Flex preamp with under saddle pickup, volume and tone controls, plus a phase switch to help reduce feedback.
9. Headstock: Fender’s distinctive 6-in-line Strat-style headstock
10.Finish: Gloss polyurethane

Sound and feel
The Newporter Player is known for:

1. A comfortable neck that’s especially appealing if you’re coming from a Stratocaster or Telecaster.
2. A balanced, articulate tone that’s well suited to pop, folk, indie, worship, and singer-songwriter styles.
3. A body that’s smaller and more comfortable than a dreadnought, making it easier to play for long sessions.
4. Good amplified performance thanks to the Fishman electronics.

Pros
1. Comfortable electric-style neck.
2. Attractive modern Fender styling.
3. Solid spruce top improves resonance over time.
4. Good onboard electronics for live performance.
5. Easy upper-fret access with the cutaway.

Cons
1. Doesn’t produce as much bass as a full-size dreadnought.
2. Laminated back and sides mean it won’t sound as rich as all-solid-wood guitars.
3. Some owners recommend a professional setup for the best action, as factory setup can vary.