1966-1971 Fender Kingman Vintage Acoustic Guitar with a Sunburst finish. Overall in good condition with no issues. There is finish checking and crazing throughout with some small scuffs and dings. The bridge appears to have been reseated long ago and is now solid. A crack in the top seam behind the bridge has been repaired. The finish on the back of the neck has been worn down naturally by playing. Light fretwear under the B string on the first couple frets. All frets have been polished. String action height is currently 3.3mm with light strings. The truss rod works. The guitar weighs 6.30 pounds. The nut width measures 1.607". The neck thickness measures 0.884" at the 1st fret and 0.906" at the 9th fret. Includes the original hardshell case in excellent condition. All latches work, as does the handle. Does not include any other accessories.
The Kingman was part of the Fender's attempt to break into the acoustic market in the mid-'60s and only lasted until 1971. While the standard model was made with mahogany, it can also be found with maple, Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood, zebrawood, or vermilion back and sides. This guitar was produced as part of the Wildwood series, known also as the Wildwood Acoustic.
Years of Production: 1966 - 1971
Design Elements: Block inlays, bolt-on neck, yellow pickguard
Brand: Fender
Model: Kingman
Finish: Sunburst
Year: 1966 - 1971
Made In: United States
Back Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Finish Features: Matching Headstock
Finish Pattern: Sunburst
Finish Style: Gloss
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Number of Strings: 6-String
Sides Material: Mahogany
String Type: Steel
Top Material: Spruce