electric · superstrat
N4 (Nuno Bettencourt)
| Maker | Washburn |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · superstrat |
| Introduced | 1990 |
| Price | USD 3299 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1883 |
| Status | current |
Nuno Bettencourt's signature Washburn, a superstrat with an extended cutaway, built in the company's USA Custom Shop.
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Why it matters
The N4 is Bettencourt's long-running signature model and is still built in Washburn's USA Custom Shop. Sweetwater lists the N4 Authentic Signature at $3,299. Other Nuno Bettencourt signature models are sold at lower prices, with different builds and origins.
Note
The signature shred-Strat with Nuno's maple-topped extended cutaway design.
Specifications
- Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5 in)
- Neck shape: Modern C
Before you buy
- $3,299 for the N4 Authentic at Sweetwater in September 2026
- a USA Custom Shop build, so specs vary between instruments
- Nuno signature models at other price points share the name, so check the model code
Other opinions
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Rick Graham · 2013-10 · 100,910 views
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Rick Graham plays a Washburn Nuno Bettencourt N4.
Andrea Seveso · 2024-06 · 12,016 views
“Time stamps: 00:00 INTRO 00:05 GET THE FUNK OUT SOLO 01:14 TALKING 01:38 BUY THIS GUITAR AT MUSIC WORKS 02:07 SPECS 02:28 RISE SOLO 03:47 TALKING AND PLAYING 07:58 HE MAN WOMAN HATER INTRO SOLO 09:31 TALKING/ENDING…”
Andrea Seveso plays a Washburn N4 Vintage Nuno Bettencourt signature.