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The Washburn Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic solidbody electric guitar is built in the Washburn USA Custom Shop and represents the pinnacle of their commitment to creating amazing guitars. Guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt helped fine-tune the N4 Authentic's design for maximum performance. This 6-string guitar boasts an amazingly fast-playing neck, with unhindered fret access, thanks to the Stephen's Extended Cutaway. The Buzz Feiten Tuning System helps you sound better than ever, and you'll have a wide tonal range, thanks to a combination of Seymour Duncan and Bill Lawrence pickups. More than just a signature model, the Washburn Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic is a purpose-built tone machine.





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Better intonation with the Buzz Feiten Tuning System





Hey, the Western tuning formula isn't perfect ? that's why Washburn and Nuno equipped the Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic with the Buzz Feiten Tuning System. This compensated nut and saddle system corrects the inherent intonation problems any musician faces when using Western tuning. The result? More precise, stable tuning across every single note on your fretboard. Fans of the Buzz Feiten Tuning System include Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Andy Summers, and we're sure you'll love it too.





Washburn's N series ? designed with Nuno Bettencourt





And he did much more than put his name on them. Nuno added his extensive guitar knowledge to create exceptional instruments for aspiring players. Nuno's signature guitars boast an extremely fast-playing neck, with incredible access to the upper frets. Also sporting premium pickups and tonewoods, it's easy to see the huge value in Washburn's N series guitars.





Washburn has been producing quality fretted instruments since 1883





With humble beginnings in Chicago dating back to the 1880s, Washburn is an American institution in musical instrument manufacturing. From guitars to mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and more, Washburn has long been a recognized and cherished brand among musicians. Many of the biggest names in folk, blues, and rock 'n' roll have played these well-crafted, quality instruments. Washburn combines quality construction with premium materials to deliver instruments such as the Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic that are ready to perform on any stage. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about the Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic or this iconic brand.





Washburn Nuno Bettencourt N4 Authentic Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


USA-made signature guitar with natural matte finish


Stephen's Extended Cutaway gives you easy access to the entire fretboard


Buzz Feiten Tuning System gives you more precise tuning than traditional nut/saddles


Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup and Bill Lawrence L500 bridge pickup give you a wide tonal range


Original Floyd Rose tremolo lets you play expressively without sacrificing tuning stability