GEAR REVIEW
FENDER NEWPORTER CLASSIC | Gabe Bondoc
KEY FEATURES
• Eye-Catching Cosmic Turquoise
Color
• Iconic Fender Stratocaster Headstock
• Solid Spruce Top with Solid
Mahogany Back and Sides
• Pre-Installed Fishman Electronics
• Well Designed and Robust Gig Bag
Included
I have been a Fender admirer since the
beginning of my guitar journey. Images of my
earliest influences: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray
Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and John Mayer swirl
around in the deep recesses of my memories.
And, as quickly as I recall these artists, I
instantaneously recall their instruments. Each
of their signature sounds built upon the same
base structure – the Fender Stratocaster.
The Fender Stratocaster is the first instrument
that comes to mind when I hear the words
electric guitar. Its body shape, pickguard,
pickups and tone controls are certainly defining
features, but for me, none of these parts
shine quite as brightly as its crowning
glory - the Fender Stratocaster
headstock. Hard corners and soft
curves, sharp points and smooth ends.
Its juxtaposed design perfectly outlines its
ability to produce a myriad of tones.
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October 2018
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