You must log in or register to reply here. It's usually thick, which is why some people with big hands like it. American Original 70's Tele Custom neck finish. It's used mainly for playing clean or with low-gain distortion, and it's very popular for the country genre because of their brightness. We plugged both the Vintera 50's Stratocaster and the Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster straight into a Fender Blues Junior. We found the same or similar pickups to the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster's online: Both guitars use Passive pickups. The AV2s are models that are based on a specific year for a guitar and are accurate for that specific year whereas the vintera is a mixture of stuff from that decade I believe. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it. Finish wise the 50s had the poly finish on the regular model, and an upgraded lacquer finish available. Its not just the pickups; everything about the Vinteras is as close to a vintage Fender as you can get, for less than American Original kind of money. You can still use it for distortion, but you won't get the same kind of output and power compared to a humbucker, and the hum they produce also makes them less adequate for high gain. More blues and classic rock style mostly and prefer the AMerican sound. Thanks for visiting. The wood used in an electric guitar is not as important to determine the final tone. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. However, they can also be thin, similar to a C shape, but with more shoulders for a better grip. They have a modern 9.5" fretboard radius rather than the 7.25" on the vintera, medium jumbo frets vs vintage tall on the vintera, mustang style bridge like the AO had rather than the jazzmaster bridge on the Vintera. Its the best Fender production Telecaster just now (imho). Its one of my favourite guitars and a real workhorse. More comfortable open chords for big hands, More comfortable at higher frets for small hands, More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings, Great if you like to hang your thumb over the fretboard, Beautiful cleans and good tone versatility, More comfortable open chords for small hands, More comfortable at higher frets for big hands, Simple vibratos without too much maintenance, Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend, Fender Vintage Style 50s Single-Coil Hot Tele, You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings, Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster, Copyright 2023 FindMyGuitar.com | All Rights Reserved. Worth noting if you call them to order or purchase in store the price is a little lower than what's posted online. The pickups in these new guitars have the same type of magnet, wire and wire coating as they did in the 50s, 60s or 70s, depending on the model. The Vintera has a bigger neck, the Players are all 'modern C' which is thinner. Not familiar with Swart. These prices are searched for automatically and are prone to error. !Shop All Squier Classic Vibe Models - http://tinyurl.com/yyfnk8ekShop All Fender Vintera Models -http://tinyurl.com/y4yzrhfjShop All Fender Original Models - http://tinyurl.com/y4hgycxjInterested in other Andertons YouTube channels? Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel - https://goo.gl/kiVMBuPlaying starts at 1:44In today's video we were back at the awesome Bonners Music in Eastbourne to check out some of the new Fender Vintera Strats and the Fender American Original Strats. Both these guitars come with some of the top pickups on the market. I made that decision last April, and went with the Vintera 50s Mod. #6. They don't come with that dark circuit for the same reason the strat has the 5 way. 103. As the Vinteras are period-correct, theyll have the same number of frets as they did in that decade; usually 21 on Strats and Teles; on the Players, theyve got 22 so if you like having that extra access to the highest notes, then the Players give you that. We used no pedals in this video. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. Plus, you know, price. Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. Press J to jump to the feed. If you don't want to overpay for a wellp-built instrument, a guitar built in this country by a good brand always offers good value for the money. The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweightmore than Mahogany. The neck profiles on the Vintera series however, vary from model to model. Join our newsletter and we'll notify you every time the best brands release new guitars. Whilst they might look similar, Id say theres more than enough of a difference between the Players and the Vinteras to justify firstly, them both being in the current Fender lineup, and secondly, the price difference. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. Even my repair guy who did the set up on it said it was a keeper and hes dealt with quite a lot of vintage and/or high-end stuff. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28d9f93ce7f25d The AVRI models from the early 00's came with a capacitor that modernised the circuit. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. In general, I try to caution against too much cork sniffing but if you have the money to spend I would definitely go for the AVII 1951. I have owned both, ended up selling all of my play-grades, and keeping the AV and CS ones that I also enjoy playing. The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music. Last edited: Jun 6, 2020 Bladesg Funk Meister Silver Member Oct 31, 2013 4,073 Yes my budget might be stretched, but that passes, and I have what I really wanted. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So for me it's versatility vs. having "that sound.". Meteora Other Shop All Electric Guitars SHOP BY SERIES American Professional ll American Ultra American Ultra Luxe American Performer Player Plus Player JV Modified Vintera Noventa Made in Japan Limited Edition Artist Signature HIGHLIGHTS Introducing Slime Green & Metallic Plum Acoustics Back FEATURED California Player Beginner Acoustic Guitars We'll earn a small fee if you purchase after clicking. Changed the pickguard and darkened the Pau Ferro board on my 60's Vintera. However, some expensive guitars come with stainless steel frets. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Both these guitars come with regular tuners. There have been lots of complaints of rough frets and intonation problems in the Player Jags. NGD! It's the best guitar I've ever played. Thanks for the input. Hoping y'all can give me some insight. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension. Most Vintera Modified models have different pickups theyre still based on whatever decade youre going for, but will generally have more output, meaning you wont have to drive the amp as much to get them to distort. The Vintera is spicier and makes better tacos. Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory: Let's now compare the playability of both guitars. AV2 are US build, and period accurate down to the last detail - paint, hardware, neck profiles, cases, etc. Thank you all for your input. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument. Fender Vintera 50's Road Worn Strat: https://amzn.to/3qdn2nG (affiliate link)Hey guys this is a Strat worth looking into. I find that the player-grade Fenders are excellent for that-- playing. Not sure what the finish is on the Vintera though. This means you get a really clear, dynamic and balanced sound not to mention vintage. The other consideration is that all of the Vintera line has only Pau Ferro fretboards (bound with blocks), while the Am. But the Pure Vintage pickups in the American Original blow the Vintera pups out of the water. Vintera Votes: 33 49.3% Performer Votes: 34 50.7% Total voters 67 1 2 3 4 Next Apr 17, 2020 #1 RhythmFender Tele-Holic Joined Apr 17, 2020 Posts 542 Location Minneapolis, Minnesota What's the best value here, all things considered? The pickups in the Players are fantastic, but the amount of work that Tim Shaw has put into the Vintera pickups; from the research to the carefully chosen material that theyre made up of, mean that you get guitars that sound incredibly close to how they did in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Here's the diagram comparing all the pickup combinations you can get with both guitars: When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more. JavaScript is disabled. The neck profiles, the finishes they all make up a fantastic range of guitars and basses with a tremendously old-school vibe, plus the fact you get a gig bag with each one shouldnt be sniffed at either. I just wanna make sure they're not gonna slap an "American original" sticker on a vintera guitar, haha. We'll always show you the best prices we find regardless of the compensation we receive. is 9.5" fretboard radius, while the Vintera is 7.25" radius. For the OP: Do you see the problem with your suspected responces? Fender Vintera '50s Telecaster Modified - Daphne Blue Sweetwater Sound $1749.99 Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster - Matte Black Sweetwater Sound $2349.99 Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline - Amarillo Gold Sweetwater Sound $1799.99 Fender Joe Strummer Road Worn Telecaster Sweetwater Sound $2699.99 Each model is based on a particular decade, so for example, the Vintera 50s Strat has features; pickups, colours, neck profiles etc that would have been on an original Strat in the 1950s (Modified versions are also available but more on that later). But American guitars are more expensive for a reason. That's one thing they did change from vintage spec on the AVII '51 Teles. Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum. Apr 5, 2021 #21 I'm looking for a 50's style maple board Stratocaster. That's the problem that synthetic bone fixes. Fender Precision Bass Original 60 vs Vintera 50 sound comparison (2 min no talking) 4,953 views Dec 19, 2021 Same strings and sound processing on both instruments .more .more 95 Dislike. I thought the vintera had single coil pickups, as does the American original? I personally bought my Tele about a year ago and was in this same position and went for a brand new Japanese one. Bear in mind that the guitar will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sounds like I cant really go wrong with either based on the responses. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. Its worth pointing out that the finishes on offer also differ. Fender Stratocasters: American Performer vs. Vintera '60s ModifiedIt's that time again! I've been very impressed with the build quality of my Vintera, and I say that as somebody who cant stand poor craftsmanship, fret buzz, sharp fret ends, etc. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster. In this case, both guitars have different neck shapes: The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster has a U type of neck. The 50s one has a 7.25 inch fretboard radius, and I think the Vintera series basses have a 9.5 radius. They all use Alnico 5 magnets (the strongest that Fender use) which give you a relatively hot output. Good question. 20 days ago. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I like vintage pickups. Are the pups shielded? The pickups in the Vintera guitars were all designed by legendary pickup guru Tim Shaw. Road Worns have relic finishes and come with period-specific specs, now under the Vintera line. Fender American Original 50La Bella 760FS Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender Vintera Precision Bass 50La Bella 760FL Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender American Original. Fretboard radius is a good way to check instantly. You are using an out of date browser. The Fender Road Worn Series, will be a future collectable. It doesn't give you as much versatility as a Strat SSS configuration, but you might like the cleaner look of a guitar body with fewer pickups. To me, a less expensive bolt neck guitar, makes more sense. Sombrero Top Strat-Talk Member. In keeping with the vintage vibe, the Vinteras are only available in finishes that were around at the time; personally, I love all the pastel finishes from the 50s Sonic Blue, Fiesta Red, Seafoam Green etc theyre all in there in the Vintera range. You are using an out of date browser. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge. The sound is slightly higher output than what Ive heard of vintage reissue Tele pickups (though not as much as my G&L ASAT Classic) and very versatile.