Up for sale is an absolute masterpiece for Nuno Bettencourt purists and high-performance players alike: a 2009 USA Custom Shop Washburn N4 heavily customized by the world-renowned N4 specialist shop, LEG MUSIC PRO. This isn't just a standard matte black finish—this guitar was systematically overhauled and upgraded to emulate Nuno's famous "Stealth Black" (Charcoal) N4 seen on tour with Rihanna and featured in Extreme's "RISE" and "THE MASK" music videos. From the flawlessly applied oversized silver "N4" and geometric body decals to a completely hot-rodded, "Full-Armor" Floyd Rose setup, no detail was spared. The "Full-Armor" Tremolo & Back Cavity Upgrades:A standard Floyd Rose can lose sustain and tone; this bridge has been maxed out with elite components: 

  • EVH D-Tuna: Drop down to D instantly and flawlessly. 
  • Hollow Point Intonation System: Equipped on the low-E saddle for precise, micro-adjustable intonation stability. 
  • Premium Brass Upgrades: Fitted with heavy-duty Fat Brass fine-tuner screws and an upgraded Fat Brass block inside the cavity for massive sustain and a warmer, thicker tonal response. [1, 2]
  • ESP Tremolo Tone Springs & Brass Claw: High-tension ESP springs anchored to a matching solid brass spring hanger claw to dramatically increase resonance. 
  • Tremolo Stabilizer: Mounted directly between the center springs to lock down return-to-pitch accuracy and maintain tuning integrity during aggressive multi-step bends.

🎸 Standard N4 High-End Appointments:

  • The Neck Joint: The legendary Stephens Extended Cutaway 5-bolt joint, granting completely unhindered upper-fret access.
  • Premium Neck: A gorgeous, highly stable Birdseye Maple neck paired with a dark, premium Ebony fingerboard.
  • Definitive Pickups: A screaming Bill Lawrence L-500 in the bridge for razor-sharp cut and high-output chunk, paired with a warm, woody Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck.
  • Buzz Feiten Tuning System: Factory integrated for mathematically perfect chordal intonation across every inch of the fretboard. 

Condition:This guitar is in Excellent condition. The matte Stealth finish is incredibly clean, and the gorgeous birdseye maple neck looks pristine. The LEG Custom Shop logos on the back of the headstock are crisp and intact. The frets show negligible wear, the neck is perfectly straight, and the heavily upgraded hardware functions smoothly with incredible tuning stability. Includes original Washburn hardshell case, and tremolo arm.

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Listed11 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Nuno Bettencourt Signature N4 Vintage USA
Finish
  • Vintage Matte Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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