warwickhunt Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 https://www.fender.com/en-GB/american-vintage-ii.html/?dc&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=consideration_amvintii_ouat&src=pm_OUAT_amvintii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Fender - giving a new meaning to the word "new". 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, TheGreek said: Fender - giving a new meaning to the word "new". It isn't even reissuing the original it is a 'Vintage II'... that's TWO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Don't get it? So what bit wasn't ...Built to original specs... that, recreates our iconic Fender electric guitar and bass models from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s... those same, legendary classics that have transcended genre and generation to inspire the greatest artists of all time... , Last time? I thought a Vintage Re-do was a permanent range? Edited February 26, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Vintage II Originaler. Authenticer. Vintager. We saw the money that changes hands for our old crap and we want piece of that action. Buy now! Buy twice! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Fender - giving a new meaning to the word "new". The price will be new. 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 When introduced as a 'new, improved' Telecaster model, the Thinline cost roughly two week's wages ($375; average US salary at the time : $7800...). Things have changed... Wasn't nitro-cellulose deemed a health hazard a while back, and phased out, generally..? How 'green' are the 'new' 'vintage' finishes (or doesn't that worry some Americans any more..?)..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 * Cough * this series was announced in October 2022 and has been discussed on BC since .... https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/fender-american-vintage-ii 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 This puts the cat amongst the tonewood pigeons: - “NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISHES These vintage finishes not only let the body breathe with its true tonal character, they also age in a distinctly personal way.” All those poly finishes must be suffocating the tonal character of your instrument so those arguments about which wood is better are pointless if you don’t have a nitro finish. 😮 Who knew? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTB Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 The Vintage Finish also allows you to breathe new life into the tone wood if your tone should be ‘off’ with a little known but recently rediscovered (in the back of a dusty old music theory book) guitar CPR technique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Quote The Telecaster Thinline is a high-output powerhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 55 minutes ago, Bassassin said: Emma Burton..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Regurgitation - have you forgotten how good it tastes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Looking at that lineup, I can barely contain my apathy. Ye gods, what a snoozefest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I’d have been proper tempted 20 years ago. Nowadays I’d buy the Squier and replace the pickup and electrics… if I was still in a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Bassassin said: Is that a Shetland… a Northern Powerhorse, maybe. …. please don’t lock the thread… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 hours ago, warwickhunt said: It isn't even reissuing the original it is a 'Vintage II'... that's TWO! That means it’s one louder. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 hours ago, Dad3353 said: When introduced as a 'new, improved' Telecaster model, the Thinline cost roughly two week's wages ($375; average US salary at the time : $7800...). Things have changed... Wasn't nitro-cellulose deemed a health hazard a while back, and phased out, generally..? How 'green' are the 'new' 'vintage' finishes (or doesn't that worry some Americans any more..?)..? Everything is carcinogenic in California. Can't remember what I bought recently - but it had a warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, pfretrock said: Everything is carcinogenic in California. Can't remember what I bought recently - but it had a warning. This comes with a Squier P bass... WTF Reproductive Harm.. I suppose you could beat a baby to death with it Ramones style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, joeystrange said: That means it’s one louder. That means it's one older. 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Can you imagine the backlash if Ford were still making these: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On first view at the link, I did a little gasp thinking that Fender had ceased production of the post-50s Precision bass, only to see it relegated to the 'other models in this range' status. Oh, tee-hee. Silly me. I've always had a soft spot for the early Precision bass, but not enough to pull the trigger and lose £2.4K from my bank account for that one trick pony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, NancyJohnson said: Can you imagine the backlash if Ford were still making these: If they had the same relative cost as those Fender offerings, they would be a bargain, I'd say. Not many new cars around, still less coupés, for sixteen grand. They cost between two and four month's average salary at the time (1928...). Current equivalent would be eight to sixteen thousand. The Thinline, on the other hand, costs far more than its original issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 The transition P bass looks like they copied Squier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Why does Bassassin ‘s pony remind me of Rod Stewart? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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