Kingston Archtop

This one was probably under some kid's Christmas tree in the 60s. Made in Japan, loaded with old hide glue in the dovetail and a rusted steel neck reinforcement. Plywood laminate body with brass frets and original old tuners with deteriorating plastic tuner knobs. Has a surprisingly nice tailstock (I think) for such a cheap guitar.

After-market (StewMac) bridge being fitted.

Stewmac Bridge

 

Neck Joint - old hide glue?

Neck Joint

 

Neck reset (tongue)

 

completed Kingstonheadstock

 

 

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