Fender Buck Owens Kingman with Case, Red White Blue Overview
The Fender Buck Owens Kingman is a limited edition acoustic guitar that pays tribute to country legend Buck Owens, known for his iconic red, white, and blue guitars and his influence on the Bakersfield Sound. This guitar brings a vintage aesthetic with modern features, blending Owens’ signature style with today’s playability and performance standards. It’s designed for both performers and collectors alike, offering a combination of bold looks and high-quality acoustic sound.
Key Features:
1. Body and Tonewoods:
- Solid Spruce Top: The solid spruce top provides excellent resonance and projection, contributing to a bright and dynamic tonal profile.
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides: Mahogany adds warmth and depth to the guitar’s sound, complementing the spruce top by giving it a well-balanced tonal character with strong lows and midrange.
- Performance X™ Bracing Pattern: This innovative bracing design enhances the guitar’s resonance, giving it more projection and clarity, especially in the low end.
2. Neck and Fingerboard:
- Modern “C” Shape Neck: The ergonomic modern “C”-shaped neck offers comfortable playability, making it ideal for extended sessions.
- 25.5" Scale Length: This longer scale length provides excellent string tension and sustain, ideal for creating a fuller sound.
- Tilt-Back 6-in-Line Headstock: The headstock is modeled after vintage Buck Owens guitars, featuring a unique painted headcap and period-correct logos, which adds a retro flair to the instrument.
3. Electronics and Performance:
- Fishman® Presys VT Plus Electronics: This onboard preamp system is designed for live performances and studio work, blending an undersaddle piezo pickup with an internal body transducer to accurately capture the guitar’s natural acoustic tone.
- Seamless Soundhole-Mounted Controls: Easy-to-reach controls allow you to adjust the volume and tone effortlessly without altering the guitar’s aesthetic.
4. Design and Aesthetics:
- Red, White, and Blue Finish: The guitar features a bold period-correct finish that replicates Buck Owens’ signature look, instantly making it a visually striking piece.
- Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with Pearloid Block Inlays: The bound fingerboard adds a touch of elegance, while the pearloid block inlays offer a vintage-inspired look.
- Bone Nut and Saddle: These components improve the guitar’s intonation and sustain, enhancing its overall harmonic character.
5. Hardware:
- Vintage-Style Tuning Machines: These tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning and a retro aesthetic that complements the overall design.
- Custom Signature Hardshell Case: The included hardshell case is styled to reflect the guitar’s vintage appeal, offering both protection and a nostalgic touch.
Performance and Versatility:
The Buck Owens Kingman isn’t just about looks—it’s designed to deliver a powerful and rich acoustic tone, thanks to its solid tonewoods and Performance X™ bracing pattern. The Fishman® Presys VT Plus preamp allows for high-quality sound reproduction when plugged into an amplifier, making it an excellent choice for live performances or recording sessions. The combination of solid spruce and solid mahogany gives the guitar a well-rounded sound that’s suitable for a wide range of styles, from country to rock.
In Summary:
- Body: Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides
- Finish: Red, white, and blue finish inspired by Buck Owens’ guitars
- Neck: Modern “C” shape, 25.5" scale length, tilt-back 6-in-line headstock
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with bound edges and pearloid block inlays
- Electronics: Fishman® Presys VT Plus with undersaddle piezo and internal body transducer
- Hardware: Vintage-style tuners, bone nut, and saddle
- Extras: Custom signature vintage-style hardshell case included
