The California Player series offers acoustic guitars and basses inspired by Fender's most iconic electric models. It evokes the spirit of adventure and freedom that blows along the American West Coast, inviting musicians to explore their creativity and take new paths.
With its X bracing, solid spruce top, and sapele back and sides, the Newporter Player is a medium-sized auditorium guitar that is easy to play and produces a versatile sound, both precise and powerful, that will inspire you through the night. Its nato neck, with a "Slim-taper C" profile, is designed to facilitate playing. This guitar also features a 25.5" (648 mm) scale length, and its headstock, angled backward and equipped with six inline tuners, gives it a distinctive look imbued with the DNA of Fender electric guitars. Its vintage-style tuners allow for precise and smooth tuning, and its GraphTech® nut and saddle produce harmonics of great finesse. The Fishman® Flex preamp system lets you retain the guitar’s natural acoustic tone when plugged into an amplifier or recording device. Additionally, its controls are discreetly integrated, contributing to its modern and elegant appearance.
California series instruments do not compromise on feel, sound quality, or style. Bold, original, and attractive, they are the perfect companions for anyone who aspires to stand out.
Key Features
Fender Newporter auditorium-style cutaway body
Solid spruce top, sapele back and sides
"Slim C" neck profile with backward-angled headstock and six inline tuners
Fishman® Flex electronics with piezo installed under the saddle
25.5"" (648 mm) scale length
Original Fender Body Shape Designed by Fender
The Newporter is a Fender proprietary design that carefully modernizes the historic 1960s model. With its medium-sized body and sonic versatility, it fits perfectly across many styles and a wide range of musicians.
Solid Spruce Top
The top of an acoustic guitar is a key element in shaping its tone. Solid spruce provides optimal resonance, volume, and dynamic range. Spruce is often chosen because it produces a clear, versatile, and finely detailed sound.
Fishman Preamp System
The Fishman® Flex electronics include intuitive volume and tone controls, as well as a phase switch to prevent feedback. All these controls are discreetly installed on the instrument, allowing you to amplify its sound as naturally as possible.
Backward-Angled Headstock with Six Inline Tuners
The backward tilt of the headstock optimizes the string angle over the nut, resulting in very musical sustain and rich resonance.
"Slim C" Neck Profile
The "Slim C" neck profile is inspired by Fender electric guitars. Thanks to its reduced and consistent depth and the rounded edges of its fingerboard, it offers enhanced playing comfort.
Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge
Walnut is a premium wood used for acoustic guitar bridges and fingerboards. It is prized for its beautiful dark appearance, pleasant feel, and vibrant tonal character.
Specifications:
General
Series: California
Orientation: Right-handed
Body
Body Material: Solid spruce top with laminated sapele back and sides
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