The California Special series marks a pivotal moment where Fender's legendary electric guitar heritage meets the rich, resonant world of all–solid wood acoustic construction. These instruments represent the evolution and refinement of modern Fender acoustics, blending iconic electric playability with best–in–class electronics to create guitars that truly resonate differently�a crossroads of past, present, and future.
Built with an X–braced solid okoume top paired with solid okoume back and sides, the Newporter Special features an approachable mid–size auditorium body that produces a balanced voice that's impressively resonant, articulate and powerful. The nato neck showcases an easy–to–play slim "C"–shaped profile with a 25.5" scale length, whilst the distinctive tilt–back 6–in–line headstock draws directly from Fender's electric guitar DNA for that unmistakable look.
Premium appointments include vintage–style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, elegant maple rosette and body binding for an upscale aesthetic, plus bone nut and saddle components that contribute rich harmonic character. The Fishman® Flex Body preamp system combines an undersaddle piezo with an internal body transducer, ensuring faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar's natural sound when connected to amplifiers, PA systems or recording equipment.
Bold, eye–catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises in balancing effortless playability with superior sound and standout style�perfect for musicians who aspire to play something genuinely different whilst enjoying superior comfort for hours of creativity.
- Ovangkol Back and Sides w/ Solid Sitka Spruce top & Gloss Poly finish
- Okoume Modern "V" neck w/ 25.5" (64.77 cm) scale & Satin Urethane finish
- Ovangkol fretboard w/ 16" (406.4 mm) radius & Pearloid Block inlays
- 20 2mm frets
- 1.69" (43 mm) Bone nut
- Vintage-Style with Aged White Buttons tuning machines
- Vintage Viking bridge
- Fender®/Fishman® Sonitone™ Plus Soundhole Pickup System
- Volume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo) controls
- Includes Vintage-Style Hardshell, Truss Rod Wrench - 4 mm Hex (Allen)



