Fender Newporter Special All-Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- All-mahogany top, back and sides
- Mid-sized Newporter body, scalloped X bracing
- Fender and Fishman preamp, voiced for this body
- 25.6 inch scale, slim-taper C mahogany neck
- Pau ferro fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle
- Deluxe gig bag included
- 10 pounds, 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A mid-sized all-mahogany Fender with a warm, balanced voice and a preamp tuned to its body, shipped with a deluxe gig bag. Mahogany tops sound less bright than spruce, so strummers wanting sparkle may look elsewhere.
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ASIN: B088FY4TD3Category: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
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Overview
Fender gives the Newporter Special a mahogany top, back and sides on a mid-sized body that balances articulation with punch. A preamp voiced for this shape carries the natural tone into an amp, and the tilt-back inline headstock adds sustain and Fender style.
Warm, focused tone that records well and stays clear of a vocal is the strength of the all-mahogany build. The mid-sized body is comfortable for long sets. Mahogany tops lack the bright shimmer of spruce, which some strummers miss.
Who it's for
Performers who sing over their guitar and players who prefer a smaller body get a warm, stage-ready instrument. Flatpickers who need to cut through a band will want more top-end.
Pros and cons
- Deluxe gig bag included
- Preamp voiced for the body
- Bone nut and saddle
- Comfortable mid-sized body
- Mahogany top less bright than spruce
- No case listed, only gig bag
- Warranty terms conflict in listing
Performance notes
Tone comes from mahogany throughout, which emphasizes mids and rolls off sharp highs. Quartersawn scalloped bracing lets the top move more freely for resonance. The tilt-back headstock increases string break angle at the nut, which Fender says improves sustain.
Specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.6 inches |
| Item weight | 10 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 48 x 19.5 x 8.7 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany, slim-taper C profile |
| Fretboard Material Type | Pau ferro |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Deluxe gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo |
| Guitar Bridge System | Hard tail, pau ferro bridge |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bracing | Quartersawn scalloped X |
| Body shape | Newporter, mid-sized |
| Electronics | Fender and Fishman-designed preamp system |
| Nut and saddle | Bone |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Fender Newporter Special have a pickup?
Yes. It has a Fender- and Fishman-designed preamp system voiced for the Newporter body.
Is the Fender Newporter Special a full dreadnought?
No. The Newporter is a mid-sized body shape.
What is the Newporter Special fingerboard made of?
Pau ferro, also used for the bridge.