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Fender King Vintage | Ovangkol - Mojave
Solid Spruce Top - Solid Ovangkol Back and Sides - Fishman Presys VT Plus Electronics
In the early 1960s, Southern California fostered a bold creative culture, and Leo Fender embarked on designing a new line of acoustic instruments to capture the innovative spirit of the era. Collaborating with luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Fender introduced distinctive acoustic models, marked by iconic headstock shapes and radical styling, revolutionising Fender Acoustics. Today, the Fender California Vintage series draws inspiration from this mid-century heritage, offering retro visuals with 21st-century performance and rich acoustic tones. The Fender California Vintage King features innovative Performance-X bracing, a dreadnought body crafted with solid Sitka spruce and ovangkol, and modern ergonomic design elements such as the "V" profile neck and vintage-style tuning machines. With historically accurate features like the period-correct headstock and Fishman Sonitone Plus electronics, these instruments offer a blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality, perfect for those seeking a bold and unique playing experience.
Introducing the Fender King Vintage Acoustic, a nod to the fearless creative culture of 1960s Southern California where innovation thrived. Designed in collaboration with renowned luthier Roger Rossmeisl, these acoustic instruments embody Fender's revolutionary spirit. The California Vintage models pay homage to their mid-century origins while delivering modern performance and a refined acoustic tone.
Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides, the Fender California Vintage King boasts a historically accurate dreadnought body shape with an innovative Performance-X bracing pattern. This design produces a substantial, bass-filled voice with exceptional detail, projection, and volume. The okoume neck features a comfortable modern "V" profile and a 25.5" scale length for optimal sustain.
Maintaining vintage aesthetics, the Fender California Vintage King features a period-correct 6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap and a bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays. Vintage-style tuning machines ensure smooth and accurate tuning, while a bone nut and saddle enhance harmonic character.
For amplified performance, the Fishman Sonitone Plus electronics offer specially voiced preamp controls for volume and nuanced tone adjustment. With a soundhole-mounted design, these controls preserve the instrument's vintage aesthetics.
Bold, eye-catching, and unique, the California Series instruments, including the Fender King Vintage Acoustic, strike a balance between standout style, superior sound, and effortless playability. Experience the essence of Fender's heritage with a modern twist.