Is the top solid wood?

Yes. The top is solid Sitka spruce; the back and sides are laminated mahogany.

Does it have a built-in pickup?

Yes. It uses a Fishman Flex preamp system for plugged-in playing.

What body size is it?

It is Fender's Newporter shape, a full-size offset body with a 25.6-inch scale.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. The slim neck and comfortable body make it approachable, and the solid top rewards practice.

How does it compare with the Fender CD-60S?

The Newporter Player adds a solid top, offset body and Fishman electronics; the CD-60S is a simpler dreadnought.

What do buyers say about the Fender Newporter Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings. Buyers like: Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars across 5 reviews.

Where can I buy the Fender Newporter Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar?

8 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Musicians Friend, Music Go Round, Music & Arts, Guitar Center.

Fender Newporter Player Price History: $299.99 at Musicians Friend

Q: Where is the Fender Newporter Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar cheapest?

At Musicians Friend, for $299.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 521 ratings

Owners rate it highly, praising its sound, playability and plugged-in performance. A few wish for all-solid woods at this level.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners describe a balanced, resonant voice with good projection from the solid spruce top.
PlayabilityPraisedThe SlimTaper C neck is called comfortable and easy for chords and leads.
ElectronicsPraisedThe Fishman Flex system is said to sound natural through an amp or PA.
Build materialsMixedSome note the laminated back and sides feel less premium than all-solid rivals.

From Musicians Friend

Solid Sitka spruce top paired with laminated mahogany back and sides
Optimized bracing for reduced mass and superior resonance
Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for greater sustain
Fishman Flex preamp system for plugged-in performances
Lightweight mahogany neck with SlimTaper C-shaped profile
Walnut fingerboard and bridge

Materials: Solid Sitka spruce top; laminated mahogany back and sides; mahogany neck; walnut fingerboard and bridge; Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle
Fit: SlimTaper C-shaped neck profile
Guarantee: Every guitar or bass purchased from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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About the Fender Newporter Player Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Fender Newporter Player is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar. It has a solid Sitka spruce top with laminated mahogany back and sides. The bracing is optimized to reduce mass and improve resonance.

The neck is lightweight mahogany with a SlimTaper C-shaped profile. The fingerboard and bridge are walnut. The nut and saddle are Graph Tech NuBone, which adds sustain.

A Fishman Flex preamp system lets the guitar be played plugged in.