Hamer Newport Review

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Overall Rating 4.25

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Features 4

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Quality 2.25

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Reliability / Value 4.5

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Spruce  
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  • Binding: Ivoroid  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: Vintage Round  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 14.50"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Ivory  
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  • Tuners: Schaller  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Wide Oval .100  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Active Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • 2 F Holes, Hamer Phat Cat Single Coil Pickups.

Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

Hamer's Newport is a nice sounding instrument that plays well. Most musicians feel that, overall, it's a fine guitar. Not much to be asked for feature-wise, Hamer delivered what's expected: a sturdy, quality instrument at a fair price.

Hamer went really far in carefully choosing Newport's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes Newport a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Hamer's Newport you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by Newport.

Ready to play out of the box, Hamer's Newport is easy to set it up even more precise than usual, thanks to great hardware pieces it has built in. Handling and playing this kind of guitar is a pure joy as it stays in tune 90% of the time, regardless of the level of usage. It feels reliable and it really is, as Hamer put great deal of time and effort to produce such a good-looking guitar that is behaving well, as Newport does.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Hamer's Newport is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Hamer has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Newport.