Fender Concert Natural 1969

The Fender Concert acoustic was one of a number of bolt-together steel string acoustics, including the Kingman, Fender produced during the 1960's with the input of Roger Rossmeisl. Rossmeisl is the German luthier responsible for many classic Rickenbacker designs.

The Concert is an unusual guitar. Not only does it have the bolt-on neck, but Rossmeisl added a metal stiffening rod, which is reminiscent of the tension rod in a banjo rim. This 1 inch diameter aluminum rod runs from the neck block to the tail block.

The top is Spruce, with an X-brace system, and features an adjustable pin bridge. The saddles are similar to the Telecaser, and are made from metal rod. The adjustment screws are drilled on an angle to allow a straight path for the string from the pin to the saddle.

The neck is typical Fender, Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard. The pickguard screws to the top and is a piece of gold-finished plexiglas.

Built in 1969, this Fender Concert is in good playing condition and sounds good. In terms of action, it can feel like a Fender electric - very easy to play. It has quite a lot of bruises some paint crackle, also some cracks on body (front and back).

Includes non-original hard case.