New Fender Vintera II Roadworn 60's Precision

[skej21]

5 hours ago, Jono Bolton said:

I tried one today; unfortunately not the charcoal as it had been sold, but they had fiesta red in stock. Nice build quality, great sound, but the matte finish on the neck is not for me.

I’ve been very close to buying the 8lber a few times this week from Peach, and this was the one big thing that puts me off (not gonna open a can of worms about why!).

You’ve saved me £1400, so thanks 😂

[krispn]

I saw on a YT review of the guitars that the finish on the neck can very quickly ‘rub off’ so the tacky feel is very much a temporary thing. 

 

[dmz]

Don’t forget the price includes a tasty Fender hard shell case - must be worth at least £200 or so - he said trying to talk himself into a Fiesta Red one 😈😬

[MrFingers]

On 15/10/2025 at 23:46, dmz said:

a tasty Fender hard shell case - must be worth at least £200

They used to be worth that, when they were still built by G&G. Nowadays they  use Chinese-made copies, which are noticeably less in quality… even for their flagship line, the American Vintage.

 

still, better dan the new American Standard Classic of ~1600£, which comes with a gigbag.

[LeftyJ]

2 minutes ago, MrFingers said:

still, better dan the new American Standard Classic of ~1600£, which comes with a gigbag.

 

And what a disappointing gigbag at that! Fender can do better. 

I generally prefer gigbags over hardcases for portability and because they're easier to store, but having been spoiled by Mono I would be seriously disappointed to receive the one the Am Pro II Classics ship in.