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Any Black Cherry Burst Newport fans?


tonefiend

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Hi HFC,

I recently picked up this Newport Pro in excellent shape. It has a few minor dings and scratches, but overall very solid. Oh, and it sounds freaking killer; one of the best sounding Newport Pros I've played/owned. I bought this for my son for Christmas, but I may have to rethink his gift. :) 

I'll admit, the Black Cherry Burst wasn't my favorite Hamer finishes, but in person the depth of the burst and the fade on this is remarkable - so much dimension. The back of the neck looks like it's on fire when in playing position. The Newport is my favorite Hamer model. I regret every one I've sold.

Any fans of the Black Cherry Burst finish? Here's a few photos. They do not do it justice.

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That’s BLACK Cherry Burst.  Cherry Burst is Hamer’s ‘59Burst (which also looks great on Newports!).

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My first semi-decent guitar was a Univox 335-ish in that finish. It's always been a favorite and if I ever get another Newport, yours is exactly what I'd have. Great guitar!

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Great score! Congratulations. My 1st Newport Pro was/is Black Cherry Burst with Seths. I was disappointed to find out that most of you Fans are not fans of the color. So, I bought a couple others. Orange Sparkle seems to be a favorite flavor, but I sold the one I had. It didn't play or sound any better than the BCB. I love the look of the Newports with spruce tops and natural finish, but the one I played didn't seem to sound any better than my BCB. To me, Phat Cats or Seth Lovers is the question, color doesn't seem to matter.

But I've never had the opportunity to play a blue one. 

 

 

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3 hours ago, rugby1970 said:

Beautiful guitar!!! I agree about the Newport line and yes, I regret everyone that I sold.

Indeed. I wish I still had the orange Newport Pro I sold you. :) I still have my orange sparkle Newport. 

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10 hours ago, Hbom said:

Great score! Congratulations. My 1st Newport Pro was/is Black Cherry Burst with Seths. I was disappointed to find out that most of you Fans are not fans of the color. So, I bought a couple others. Orange Sparkle seems to be a favorite flavor, but I sold the one I had. It didn't play or sound any better than the BCB. I love the look of the Newports with spruce tops and natural finish, but the one I played didn't seem to sound any better than my BCB. To me, Phat Cats or Seth Lovers is the question, color doesn't seem to matter.

But I've never had the opportunity to play a blue one. 

 

 

Thanks. The black cherry burst Newport Pro I just got has a nice crisp, cutting sound and also balanced. The orange sparkle Newport I have is very balanced, alive, and full of bloom.  There's something about the way Newports look that I really like.

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The Black Cherry Burst is a killer finish, and definitely pulls that cool '60s/'70s import vibe. 

 

Mine is a 59Burst (Cherry Sunburst), which is cool in it's own way to me.

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1 hour ago, cmatthes said:

The Black Cherry Burst is a killer finish, and definitely pulls that cool '60s/'70s import vibe. 

 

Mine is a 59Burst (Cherry Sunburst), which is cool in it's own way to me.

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Showstopper!

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My Newport is the common orange sparkle finish, but I do have a black cherry burst bass. It's a roughly 40-year-old Peavey Fury.

Made in USA!

Bridge and body shape designed by me!

Yay!

 

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On 11/17/2022 at 8:36 PM, tonefiend said:

I tried to buy that Newport, as it’s located semi close to me. The seller and I agreed to meet last Saturday, but decided to keep it. So, I bought this one.

Holy cat poop!  I tried to buy that Newport on ~Nov. 11-12.  We'd come to an agreement on price and shipping, but the next day, he decide he "was going to hang on to the Hamer."  I thought it was just the inconvenience of shipping it and dealing with electronic payment, but now I wonder....  And the ad is still up.

I ended up buying a different Newport off of Reverb. I'll start a NGD thread when it arrives.

 

Oh, and that Newport Pro looks amazing, @tonefiend

 

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