Description
Back in the early 1960s in Southern California, a fearless creative culture was abound, and Leo Fender was on a mission to design a fresh collection of acoustic instruments that captured the innovative spirit that permeated the artists around him. In collaboration with legendary luthier Roger Rossmeisl, Leo released several unique acoustic models that embodied the character that made Fender a symbol of the rock-and-roll revolution, including unmistakable headstock shapes, easy-to-play neck profiles and radical styling, changing the face of Fender Acoustics forever. Today’s Fender California Vintage models draw directly from their mid-century origins with a retro visual vibe, adding 21st century performance and a rich, refined acoustic tone – a true modern alternative with classic Fender heritage.
Engineered with an innovative Performance X™ bracing pattern, the dreadnought body of the Fender California Vintage King is lightly crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid ovangkol back and sides to effortlessly produce a substantial, bass-filled voice with exceptional detail, projection and volume. An ergonomic modern “V” profile was chosen for the okoume neck along with a 25.5″ scale length for optimal sustain, and a tilt-back 6-in-line headstock with a maple headcap for a distinctive look born from Fender’s electric guitar DNA. Other notable details include a bound ovangkol fingerboard with pearloid block inlays for a throwback look, vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, and a bone nut and saddle for superior harmonic character. Designed for the performer, the onboard Fishman® Presys VT Plus preamp system features seamless soundhole-mounted controls that blend an undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer to allow faithful and reliable reproduction of the guitar’s natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device. A vintage-style hardshell case is included.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing standout style, superior sound and effortless playability for those who aspire to play something different.
- Period-correct King dreadnought body shape
- Solid Sitka spruce top, solid ovangkol back and sides
- Ergonomic modern “V” shape neck with tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fishman® Presys VT Plus electronics with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
- Vintage-style hardshell case
Specification
General
Series: California
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Aged Natural
Country Of Origin: CN
Neck
Headstock: Tilt-back Vintage King
Neck Material: Okoume
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Modern “V”
Fingerboard Radius: 16″ (406.4 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 20
Truss Rod: Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.69″ (43 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Body
Body: Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Ovangkol Back and Sides
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: King Dreadnought
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Binding: Aged White
Body Back: Solid Ovangkol
Body Sides: Solid Ovangkol
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Ovangkol Back and Sides
Cutaway: No
Bracing: Performance “X”
Rosette: 2-Ring B/W/B
Purfling: Black/White/Black/White
Hardware
Bridge: Vintage Viking
Bridge Pins: White
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Aged White Buttons
Strings: Fender® 60L Phosphor Bronze (.012-.052 Gauges), PN 0730060403
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
Controls: Volume, Blend (Body Pickup, Piezo)
Special Electronics: Fender®/Fishman® Presys VT Plus Soundhole Pickup System
Measurements
Dimensions:7.70×18.90×46.50 IN
Shipping Weight: 17.70 LB
Fret Size: 2mm
Scale Length25.5″ (64.77 cm)
Shipping Length: 46.50 IN
Shipping Height: 7.70 IN
Shipping Width: 18.90 IN
Accessories: Truss Rod Wrench4 mm Hex (Allen)
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