Kingston D-56 1970's

Kingston D-56 Acoustic guitar, no case.

This guitar is in ok shape. It has slight cracking where the neck meets the body, and one corner of the bridge is lifting a little bit. the action is fair, and very playable as a first position strummer.

If this guitar was repaired by a qualified luthier it would be amazing.

The guitar has great even sounding tone and projects nicely. Just needs some love.

The Kingston D-56 Dove is a vintage 1970s Japanese-made acoustic guitar, designed as a budget-friendly copy of the famous Gibson Dove. It typically features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a 25-1/2" scale rosewood fingerboard with stylized parallelogram inlays, and a distinct "Dove" pickguard. These are generally considered affordable, entry-level vintage instruments. 

Key Information & Features

• Origin: Produced in Japan during the 1970s, often imported by Westheimer Importing Corp.
• Body Shape: Dreadnought (Dove copy).
• Top Wood: Spruce.
• Back/Sides: Mahogany.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with split parallelogram pearloid inlays.
• Hardware: Chrome tuners.
• Bridge: Stylized, often with wing inlays. 

Notes on Quality and Value

• Sound/Playability: Often described as having a focused sound, but as an older, inexpensive guitar, it may require a professional setup (fret work, action adjustment) for optimal playability.
• Value: These are considered budget-friendly, vintage beginner guitars, often sold for relatively low prices compared to their vintage, American-made counterparts. 

These guitars are considered desirable for collectors of "lawsuit-era" Japanese copies or players looking for an inexpensive, vintage, mojo-heavy acoustic. 

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