Drawing from more than ten years of intentional design, the California Deluxe Series is engineered to accompany you wherever your musical journey travels. The California Deluxe Newporter CE sets a higher benchmark, offering a sophisticated build and a sound capable of handling any situation, whether you are crafting songs in the comfort of your home or delivering a performance on stage. Its distinct slope-shoulder shape is immediately identifiable, while the cutaway design serves a practical purpose by providing complete access to the upper register, ensuring your creative expression remains limitless across the entire fretboard. With a solid Sitka Spruce top complemented by laminate Mahogany back and sides—all supported by scalloped X-bracing—this instrument delivers a tone that is exceptionally balanced, full, and vibrant. Your tuning remains stable through even the most demanding sets thanks to sealed gear split-shaft tuning machines, while the Micarta nut and saddle work to optimize tonal transfer between strings. Every performance begins with the rich, full-bodied resonance provided by the included phosphor bronze strings, and the onboard Fishman CD-1 preamp system, complete with a built-in tuner, ensures you are always ready for stage amplification. The California Deluxe Series is, above all, refined, versatile, and prepared for anything.