Fender Newporter Dreadnought Acoustic Walnut 1990
Fender Newporter dreadnought, walnut, made in Korea 1990. Fender made some acoustics out of Japan in the 70s and 80s, and then did a run for a few years out of South Korea in the early 1990s. This is one of those early Korean examples, and it's a cute looking thing. The walnut stain finish, tort guard and cute Strat-style headstock make for a cool aesthetic. The neck is a soft V shape, if you like them a little thicker than standard this might be up your alley. The tone is bright and cheerful with plenty of attack. All in all, a fun old acoustic that leaves plenty of change for bibimbap.
Model: Fender Newporter
Made: Korea, 1990
Serial: 90241313
Finish: walnut, gloss polyurethane
Body: laminate mahogany top/back/sides, dreadnought shape
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 25.75" scale, 44mm nut, soft V shape
Weight: 2.220kg
Mods: two tuners replaced
Pickup: none
Accessories: no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dents on the end and bottom edge and some scuffs on the top edge and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs on the back only. The back has dimples along the bottom edge and some scuffs around the whole body. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has scuffs around the back edge, bottom corner and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is reasonably low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners phosphor bronze strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only