Updated 17 May 2026
| Brand | Washburn |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £3259.00 |
Washburn
Washburn 4N Nuno Bettencourt Matte Natural
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- An extreme influence Nuno Bettencourt is well established as one of the worlds most technically gifted and versatile guitarists following his rise to fame with hard rock band Extreme. Since then he has expanded his projects to founding multiple bands collaborating with Steve Vai and even touring with Rihanna. And naturally his influence on the world of music has grown stronger and stronger showcasing his virtuosic shredding ability and unique sense of melody around the globe. Part of his iconic image includes his stunning Washburn 4N guitar hosting the secret to his distinctive tone along with a striking natural aesthetic. Which is why Washburn have fine-tuned every detail of his signature model to provide you with all the ingredients for the coveted playing experience of the man himself. Hot high-output humbuckers Bettencourts hailed sound is largely characterised by its searing gain and screaming high-end allowing his melodic mastery to cut through the mix with ease. This level of hot tone can only be achieved from a pair of humbuckers. So you guessed it Washburn have loaded the 4N with a set of Seymour Duncan and Bill Lawrence humbucking pickups. In the neck position lies a Duncan 59 offering sweet sustain and a rounded low-end for your chord-playing. Its based on the original P.A.F. humbucker of the 50s with a few modern enhancements to make it even more versatile. Put simply its the jack of all trades in the world of pickups. The bridge position hosts a Bill Lawrence L-500 unleashing a searing high-output tone ideal for solo-playing. On the treble strings you get a crisp harmonically rich sound with unprecedented clarity and articulation. As for the low strings its all about that thick chunky character that tops off the 4Ns unique voice. Topped off with a single volume control players are gifted with total control of a truly astonishing hard-rock sound that excels in every playing style. Endless practice exquisite performance Its not enough for a signature model to just sound like the original. It needs to capture its distinctive feel too. Luckily Washburn have ensured that every small detail of Bettencourts famed guitar is replicated onto his signature with ultimate precision providing a truly authentic playing experience. A birdseye maple neck is sculpted to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand allowing for effortless movement up and down the scale length. Its layered with a super-sleek ebony fingerboard ensuring your fingers can comfortably glide across the surface for endless hours of practice. The neck also comes equipped with a Stephens extended cutaway bolted onto the alder body. So combined with the 4Ns dual cutaway design players have completely unrestricted access to the upper frets for those shredding high-end licks. And you can be sure youll roam free on stage thanks to the superb lightweight nature of the alder body. Indulge in a performance of the greats. First-rate Floyd Rose It wouldnt be a Bettencourt signature without a locking tremolo. So it goes without saying that the 4N features a Floyd Rose original bridge for even more expression in performance. From daring dive-bombs to a whirlwind of whammy antics &ndash
- players have an even greater scope for their creativity to flourish on stage. And thanks to its double-locking design you can have total peace of mind that youll return to your original tuning the moment you release the bridge. Because this is a guitar that not only meets the demands of the modern musician. But it surpasses all expectation. Authentic aesthetic As guitarists were all reluctant to admit that one of the most crucial aspects of the instrument is how it looks. Sure the sound is what counts. But when a guitar doesnt look good its just not the same is it? Thankfully Washburn know this. And theyve taken every step to maintain the sought-after style of Bettencourt in every aspect of its design. A reverse headstock decorates the neck with an elegance that only a signature model could get away with. Not to mention the striking natural matte finish that provides the perfect canvas for the iconic 4N print. Just look at it. Need we say anymore? Specifications Model Name: Washburn 4N Nuno Bettencourt Matte Natural Model Code: WAS2124 Body & Construction Body Material: Alder Style: Double Cut Solid Body Colour: Matte Natural Neck & Fingerboard Neck Wood: Birdseye Maple 5-Bolt Stephens Extended Cutaway Fretboard: Ebony Number Of Frets: 22 Inlays: Dots Nut: Kahler Locking Nut Scale Length: 25.5" Hardware & Electronics Hardware: Chrome Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Tuners: Grover 18:1 Bridge Pickup: Bill Lawrence L-500 Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 59 Configuration: H/H Controls: Master Volume Selector: 3-Way Switch Miscellaneous Strings: Daddario EXL 120 Light Gauge