LMG attendees may remember seeing "Antigua" Fender Kingman guitars being built in the New Hartford factory in the Ren Ferguson days. This appears to be a later (and better-looking) edition of that guitar. The less-than-stellar reputation of Fender-branded acoustic guitars in general has likely depressed it's resale value (my opinion only) but I'd bet that it's a super-nice guitar for the money.
https://reverb.com/item/24947248-fen...ewood-12-of-25
And, I don't care for the headstock, either!
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Dave
1989 D-25
1990 D-30
2003 S-7CE
2011 D-50 Std
2013 DD-6RCE
2014 Orpheum 12FSHM
1996 Taylor 555
2010 Jacobs Jagcaster
2013 Martin 000-28EC
2013 G&L Tribute JB2
2017 Jacobs Strat
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Pretty nice looking guitar with interesting appointments. I'm not in the market for something like this but would really like to hear what it sounds like. I've only ever owned 2 Fender acoustics and they were way back in the day. Both were lousy but I know they've built some decent ones in recent years. A couple members here have them I think and if memory serves me right they are happy with them.
'75 D 40 C
'18 D 40T Custom
'64 D 50 Braz. RW
'65 D 50 Braz. RW
'14 D 55
'98 D 60
'86 D 66
'81 D 70
'94 DV 72
'94 DV 73
'10 F 40 GSR Cocobolo
'12 F 47 GSR KC
'08 F 50R
'09 F 50
'74 D 55-12
'07 F 412
'74 F 512
'83 G 45
'87 GF 50R
'95 JF 100 NAT CRV
'99 Finesse
'13 Orpheum Jumbo
'97 45th Anniv. #45
'03 D 55 50th Anniv. #23
'13 F 30 60th Anniv. #17
'64 S 50
'57 X 175
'70's M 75 CS
'69 Studio 402
'98 SF 2
'81 SF 4
'67 SF 5
'67 SF 12
Blues 90X2
'60 X 150 Savoy
That head on acoustic just wrongs me.
Same here, and that's what I thought when I first saw one.Originally Posted by JF-30
Sandy
'59 X175AB, '61 Mark VI, '68 SFII Bass (Green), '73 D50NT, '82 Mark V, '86 Pilot 602P, '87 Pilot SB602M, '88 Pilot SB602MF, '99 DeArmond Starfire Bass
'10 F512NT, '11 F50ce Std (Sunburst), '13 R30S (Resonator), '13 B54ce Std Bass, '13 Orpheum Jumbo Prototype, '13 Orpheum OM Mahogany, '13 GSR M85II Bass
Yes, this is a 2014 New Hartford one.
Ralf
I agree the headstock seems a bit weird on an acoustic. Here's a clip of one being played, it sounds good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJGcXhqV-j8
walrus
2011 Guild F-30RCE
2008 PRS Hollowbody Spruce
I never had that type of headstock like that before on a acoustic, but it's not a deal breaker for me. The run out on top is what I don't like. I'm going to contact the seller, I think I'm interested in this one, and I have too many guitars as it is.
Ralph
Same for lotsa folks. But I recall talking with a factory employee and the target audience was a Strat or Tele player who wanted thensize/feel of the electric neck, Fender brand and a nice acoustic sound. There was definitely a suggestion that anyone who wanted a fine acoustic guitar could do better with other instruments from the same factory.
'67 Starfire I Bass (Cherry)
'71 JS II Bass (Walnut)
'82 B-50 Acoustic Bass (Natural)
'87 Pilot (Black)
'13 Newark Street Starfire Bass (Cherry)
'16 Betts Bass "Walnut Bottom"
LMG I, II, III
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I remember that in 60-70 that Fender headstock on acoustic guitar looked quite fancy - because of Fender - but after that time it is more and more downright uglier - or more peculiar or grotesque or . . .
First good guitar - GUILD Duane Eddy 400 - I was 3rd owner - still regret letting it go 25 years ago - used to have Artist Award and Starfire - no regrets here.
Present guitars - all bought new - F50R 1975 - F512 1977 - F212CSB 1979 - OM-240CE 2018 - Schecter Startocaster
Bought secondhand - B30SB fretless - RED Songbird - White Songbird - S-60D - D-125 - Gibson 3/4-size acoustic 1957 - Carmelo Gonzales nylon string - old Levin Lute
I stumbled across a few NOS Fenders made in the New Hartford factory when looking for New Hartford Guilds. A shop owner who had both at one time told me the Fenders do not sound like Guilds, regardless of what the Reverb poster implies in his description. Below are some videos where you can get the general idea of the different tones.
Video of a Fender - with Rosewood Back & Sides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci18ntReONI
Video of the Fender Master Builds - Maple Back & Sides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of9aapRLhAs
Video of Guilds (A D55/Rosewood is included in this demo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJARCV6z-2U
I couldn't find a video of the exact Fender for sale, but I think you can get the general idea. Who knows? It might be your cup of tea? I just thought I would pass along some information in case you're considering it and want to make an informed decision.
- Robert
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