Members jsgates Posted May 31, 2007 Members Posted May 31, 2007 Did a google search and looked around on ebay and could not find much on these guitars. I had never heard of one, but a guy that I work with bought on back in 1991. It is the New Porter II model. The serial # is with 90906xxx, I assume that this was built in 1990. Just looking to get some more info on this for him. Built in USA, Mexico, or Japan? What woods used in the construction. I couldn't even find a good pic of one of these using google image search! I think he said he paid around $400 back in '91. Guitar has a dread body, but a strat style neck and headstock. Any info anyone can give is appreciated. Also, I was wondering who made these for Fender? Possibly Cort?
Members jsgates Posted June 1, 2007 Author Members Posted June 1, 2007 Seriously, nobody has ever seen or heard of this guitar?
Members Dan Hall Posted June 1, 2007 Members Posted June 1, 2007 Seriously, nobody has ever seen or heard of this guitar? Fender Newporter: 1965-1971, 1983-1992, /acoustic flat-top, mahogany back and sides. Name used on Asian import model in 80's. 1965-1968 Spruce top $450-$5501968-1971 Mahogany top $350-$450 That's it. From Vintage Guitar Magazine 2007 Price Guide. I've never seen one. The book doesn't list a II. It's one of those "play it if you like it" kind of deals. Right?
Members jsgates Posted June 2, 2007 Author Members Posted June 2, 2007 Thanks for the info Dan. I was just going through my book "Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia", and and didn't find much in there either, other than the mention of the Newporter. Serial # on the headstock of this guitar is very strange to for a Fender serial. I am assuming the Newporter II was a reissue of the original Neporter in the 60's, but in the early 90's. Pretty interesting though. Can't find anything on it at all! I am guessing these were built in Korea or Japan.
Members tiedye Posted June 12, 2007 Members Posted June 12, 2007 My son has a Fender Newporter II that, I think, was mfg about 1990. This one is stamped on back of headstock "made in Korea". It has a warm sound and plays really easy. I would also like to know its value.
Members IHope Posted November 21, 2019 Members Posted November 21, 2019 I have a fender porter II given to me for Christmas 1993. made in Korea Fender 9090651 serial no. A dark brown mahogany front and back, 6 line matching headstock.
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