However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Just wanna be sure as I have an American original transferring to my guitar shop, and wanna be able to tell the difference in case they stiff me and sell me a Vintera, without me knowing. The Vintera is spicier and makes better tacos. These are affiliate links. IME the Vintera have that woody, P Bass tone and the Pro is just a bit more tight and modern sounding. Both guitars have a Bolt-On neck joint. Both guitars meet 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. I am returning the strat players series and probably will try the tele 70s vintera model. On the other hand, the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster's is a Tremolo. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. Vintera is 0.870 -> 0.975 "V" shape so the difference is not huge on paper certainly but probably noticeable at the nut end. It has been my #1 guitar since. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The AVII's are built to the exact specs as they were made at the time - even down to the screws which were flat head on the tele as opposed to phillips screws (phillips screws didn't exist in 51). The Vintera series on the other hand, is a direct throwback to the 50s, 60s and 70s. Changed the pickguard and darkened the Pau Ferro board on my 60's Vintera. Vinteras are Mexi build, and are more or a tribute to an era than detail accurate, and also take a few more liberties with different wiring choises. 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. 216.137.177.227 I don't have experience with the Vintera Modified but I do have the AO60s Tele. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The AVII has a nicer finish (nitro over poly sealer, compared to thick poly) and will have better setup / quality control (which can be important especially if you dont do your own setups). thanks for that. 20 days ago. They can also be a bit harder to restring and set up correctly than fixed bridges. If I could replace all my necks with this neck I would. I bet you will probably see the same qualitative superiority in the AVII. They are substantially richer in harmonic content and timbre to an astonishing degree; it's real black magic. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. My AO60's Tele measures 0.84" thick at the 1st fret and 0.985" at the 12th fret. We used no pedals in this video. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28d9f93ce7f25d Last edited: Jun 6, 2020 Bladesg Funk Meister Silver Member Oct 31, 2013 4,073 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. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field FIRST, Then ask the community. 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. BUT they might still not be the right guitar for you. I don't know if these are the same. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Click on one of these links to find out moreAndertons Guitar \u0026 Bass YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/kRJCpbAndertons Drummers YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/9yKSS9Andertons Synths, Keys \u0026 Tech YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/ns172MAndertons Shopping Website: https://goo.gl/TPsG2QBuy a T Shirt: https://goo.gl/TrTe78Make sure to subscribe to Andertons TV for more great videos like this: https://goo.gl/aAzyQM Jun 30, 2018 20 From the land of the ice and snow. 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. Make sure you're buying the right product after clicking on a link from our site. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar. Watch Part 2 - https://youtu.be/TmSOzuPZZP4How does the American Original 60s Strat match up to its Vintera counterpart? American models pound for pound will always be better guitars. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. I have owned both, ended up selling all of my play-grades, and keeping the AV and CS ones that I also enjoy playing. They let you perform the intense vibrato effects that would be impossible with a fixed bridge. I think the Am. Just wanna be sure as I have an American original transferring to my guitar shop, and wanna be able to tell the difference in case they stiff me and sell me a Vintera, without me knowing. The main differences between the Fender Road Worn and American Standard series are that the former is made in Mexico, while the latter in the USA. The Fender Vintera 60s Stratocaster is built with a 7.25 radius. The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster has a 9.5 radius. I eliminated the Johnson first as I didn't want another 12" radius strat. Aug 29, 2019 #4 dakink Aug 31, 2009 Milwaukee area It's a fantastic guitar and I really bonded with that specific guitar. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster in Fiesta Red - http://tinyurl.com/y637knesFender Vintera '50s Strat in Sonic Blue - http://tinyurl.com/y6kguksdFender American Original 50s Strat Maple Neck In Aztec Gold - http://tinyurl.com/y5wrwvt9The Captain \u0026 Chappers compare some Vintage Fender Strats - which one comes out on top? The Vintera is an awesome guitar and the neck is simply incredible its a baby-bear-just right chunky U shape. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build. We have a new #FocusOnSound review video for you, and today's subject. 103. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. Winner: Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands. Its worth pointing out that the finishes on offer also differ. The other consideration is that all of the Vintera line has only Pau Ferro fretboards (bound with blocks), while the Am. Hoping y'all can give me some insight. Most I''d do for the vintera is maybe slap a couple of em. 15,804 views Jun 16, 2020 145 Dislike Share Save Oli Royer 2.05K subscribers Watch Part 2 -. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you got small hands, none of these guitars will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Most guitar fret wire is made of nickel silver. Both will work perfectly in most band settings, though. Im really a fan of the daphne blue colour on this guitar. This is a confusing name for a fret size because vintage frets are known for being short. AboutPressCopyrightContact. A big one for me, is the difference in neck profiles- if my fretting hand isnt comfortable, then Im probably not going to get on with a guitar. We found the same or similar pickups to the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster's online: Both guitars use Passive pickups. You must log in or register to reply here. Performance & security by Cloudflare. American Original 50s stratocaster in White Blonde! Join. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You'll feel that it's easier to play bar chords, although you might be more likely to mute strings accidentally when playing open chords. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Both these guitars come with regular tuners. Both guitars have a Vintage Tall fret size. 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. This is also referred to as ''baseball neck'' because of its shape. All the guitars and basses in the Fender Player series have Modern C neck profiles these are like a C-shape, but flattened a bit. For me the fretboard radius is a deal breaker but otherwise it looks very similar to the American Original I have. The definition you get between notes and the crispiness is unmatched by most other configurations. This is much better than using a plastic nut because the nut is more slipperywhich helps with tuning stability, and it gives your open strings rich harmonics. I havent tried the AO Tele but I have a Vintera 50s modified Tele and think its an excellent guitar that is very well built. Find out more about Alder. Playing into a Fender Tone Master Super Reverb and using a Keeley Red Dirt for my overdrive pedal. The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster's brige is a Fixed. 3 Reply Q/859034112diploma Laurentian University. Are the pups shielded? The Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster wins when it comes to sound, build quality. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. BUT, in the UK it is not possible to go to any store and try it and I'm pretty much tired of waiting as I'm wasting learning time (although I do have an acoustic I've been playing but it's not the same). TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. Bear in mind that the guitar will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. The Vintera 'Modified' series will have the more modern features like a 9.5 fretboard radius, two point tremolo and modern switching options if you prefer that to vintage specs. The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The neck profiles on the Vintera series however, vary from model to model. Watch on and find out - let me know what you think!Like what you see? However, this size usually means that the crown width is narrower than most modern frets, but the height is a bit taller than the usual vintage fret. But, I haven't played either. I have tried both; had the Vintera '60s Strat in for a couple of weeks to demo but ultimately returned it. Whats for sure is that both of these ranges offer players great value for money, and theyre both built really well these things will last! When I look back on things I've bought, ( I have only one guitar) I never wish I had gotten the cheaper version. Fender American Original 50La Bella 760FS Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender Vintera Precision Bass 50La Bella 760FL Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender American Original. 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? Messages. I ended up comparing the American Pro, American Original, and the Eric Johnson. Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The best place to start if you're new is right below in our "Rules" section. All of the gain came from the amp with an SM57 in front of it to try and make it as fair as possible.Check out the guitars used in this video at Bonners Music - https://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/fender-vintera-50s-strat-sea-foam-green-guitar.irhttps://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/fender-american-original-50s-strat-maple-aztec-gold-guitar.irFender Vintera 50's Stratocaster vs Fender American Original 50's Strat, which do you prefer? In this case, both guitars have different neck shapes: The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster has a U type of neck. I prefer the Performer's jumbo frets & the finish (similar to my old Highway Ones). This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most guitars end up needing a complete fret replacement. I'd like to buy the American original Strat but I actually like more the sound of the Vintera 50's Strat, in this video: Why dont you have an eye out for a used Classic Series 50s lacquer? Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe to keep in the loop!Australian American Original Buy Here - https://www.soundcentre.com.au/solid-body-guitars/7039-fender-american-original-60s-stratocaster-shell-pink.htmlAustralian Vintera Buy Here - https://www.soundcentre.com.au/solid-body-guitars/7011-fender-vintera-60s-stratocaster-ice-blue-metallic.htmlRecorded through the VOX MV50 AC and Softube TSAR-1R ReverbKeep in touch!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oliroyerguitInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliroyer/ 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. I also really like the twisted tele neck though. That's why you should always test a guitar before buying it. !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? I suspect that if you check out the specs of the Vintera & compare them to the Performer, you'll have your answer. I traded both away. Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. NGD! For me, the additional series/out-of-phase sounds are good to have when I'm layering a lot of guitar parts and want them all to remain distinct. Thread starter guitarface; Start date Jun 5, 2020; Prev. But American guitars are more expensive for a reason. Apr 5, 2021 #21 I'm looking for a 50's style maple board Stratocaster. Some people prefer the opposite. Of course, that comes at a price. Super stoked! The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster is built in Mexico while the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster is made in United States. 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. The only problem they can run into is that you may get a bone piece that simply doesn't sound as well as others because that's just how natural materials are. They sound similar to Ivory since they give a lot of sustain and a bright sound (at least when striking open strings). The Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster, on the other hand, has a V neck. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The Fender Vintera 60s Stratocaster Modified is made in Mexico, has a solid alder body, a bolt-on Modern "C" maple neck, pau ferro fingerboard, and SSS pickups. 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. is maple (also bound with blocks). 34. r/fender. If youre a fan of players that have used 60s Strats Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Frusciante being just two examples, and youre after that sort of sound, then the Vintera 60s Strat is such a good option its cheaper than an American Original or a Custom Shop, and it gets you a good part of the way there. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone. Orig. American Original 70's Tele Custom neck finish. . Call me paranoid, haha. The pickups were specially designed for the Fender Player series. So for me it's versatility vs. having "that sound.". However, the biggest practical difference likely will be the quality of the pickups and electronics: The AVII has Fenders Pure Vintage pickups while the Vintera 50s has something the Fender website just calls vintage-style pickups. Please remember to like, share and subscribe. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. (Vintage Era). Plus, you know, price. Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivableif they're all well built. You can't go wrong with either of them. Theyre fairly thin, but not too much theyre fairly standard and very inoffensive theyre designed to be comfortable for any sort of player. Really a workhorse. I'd slaughter my entire family for a AO60s. The Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster gives you 5 switch options while the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster gives you 3. The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. I don't really want all the switching options of the Vintera - the beauty of the tele for me is the simplicity - but there are obvious advantages like price. 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. - YouTube 0:00 / 30:01 Classic Vibe vs Vintera vs Original - a Vintage Strat Shootout! 5watt champ or a Swart will do the quiet tube amp thing very well. 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. Join our newsletter and we'll notify you every time the best brands release new guitars. Worth noting if you call them to order or purchase in store the price is a little lower than what's posted online. If youre going for a traditional sound I find the black star falls short. The Mods usually have some sort of extra pickup configuration as well that give you a wider range of sounds from just one guitar. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The AV2 is made in America, by the same people making the Vintera. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. The AVRI models from the early 00's came with a capacitor that modernised the circuit. We'll always show you the best prices we find regardless of the compensation we receive. I've also listed Amazon Affiliate links to my gear further down.Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RLQFre2Qp5T454mFR5Ol4Download: https://jackfossett.bandcamp.com/Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GGZDWWJN7P7CNWebpage: https://www.jackfossett.comAlso, if you're interested in the gear I use, you can find some of it on Amazon. After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both guitars in this comparison favor large hands . Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster vs. Fender American Original 50s Telecaster - YouTube #fendertelecaster #guitarshootout #guitar #fender @fender Welcome to this guitar shootout between the. More blues and classic rock style mostly and prefer the AMerican sound. is 9.5" fretboard radius, while the Vintera is 7.25" radius. American Standards are discontinued and have modern Fender specs. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. Mexico has been for a long time where Fender has built their semi-premium series. The radius of the fingerboard is a measure of how curved the neck of the guitar actually is when looking at it from bridge to nut. I have a baja, which is similar to the Vintera 50s Modified, and a partscaster with CS 62 reissue pickups, so I feel like I make a similar decision every day. Here we compare the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster and the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster. This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. Make no mistake, youll get beautiful, glassy cleans out of these, and youll find that they sound great overdriven too. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better. I thought the vintera had single coil pickups, as does the American original? The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. Thanks for visiting. Vintera or American Performer ? With the AO, you will get a nice nitro finish, too. Fretboard radius is a good way to check instantly. There was a lot of info available on the Fender forums before they were closed down. 2022 Reidys Home of Music. The American Original and Vintera Modified, both have modern necks. Listening to the videos the AO isnt as hot but has a different, more mellow sound which sounds quite stratty on the next with overdrive and I liked that/. Your IP: Thanks for the input. Their made in Mexico guitars are now made up two series the Player and the Vintera series. I mostly use the 3 classic Tele sounds but have found the out-of-phase sounds useful when I want something different (or when I need a glassy almost-but-not-really-Strat tone). this makes a lot of sense actually as it does seem the vintera simply says 50s or 70s etc while AVII specifies a year good catch. I want something slightly more modern sounding with that bell like clarity and warmness on the neck pickup and the bite of the bridge, BUT without quite so much twang. I made that decision last April, and went with the Vintera 50s Mod. Fender American Original 50's Vs Vintera 50's Stratocaster 27,204 views Jun 19, 2020 390 Dislike Share astringsuk 10.2K subscribers In search of that 50's Fender tone but not sure whether. That's the problem that synthetic bone fixes. However, some expensive guitars come with stainless steel frets. On the other hand, the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster has the upper hand when it comes to playability, value for the money. I've narrowed it down to those 2 models in the title based on watching videos and checking specs. The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some of them do have advantages over the others. Difficult to say without trying which isn't currently possible. I find that the player-grade Fenders are excellent for that-- playing. What was the old Mexican Standard became the Fender Player, and more recently, they discontinued the Classic Player, Baja and Road Worn models and released the Vintera series. Shoul arrive early next week. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar is to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. We used no pedals in this video. On the other hand, SSS is perfect for players who like to play clean. For the OP: Do you see the problem with your suspected responces? Maybe the Vintera is the right price point and playing point for you. Orig. Yes my budget might be stretched, but that passes, and I have what I really wanted. I found that the neck is slightly different - I always found the old Classic 60s to basically feel like the AVRI '62 Strat but they were typically fatter in depth; the Vintera is the same depth as the old Classic 60s but is more "oval"/fuller, kind of like the difference between an . No single neck shape is better than others. I would think that Richard Blenkinsop, The author of of the above article, could answer this. 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. But the Pure Vintage pickups in the American Original blow the Vintera pups out of the water. Fender Stratocasters: American Performer vs. Vintera '60s ModifiedIt's that time again! The lacquer-version comes with nitro finish and a case. The guitar world in general, is pretty obsessed with vintage guitars, so for some players, they will be more desirable. 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. So are the pickups on the authentic Vinteras more authentically noisier than those on the Players? Each pickup has been carefully calibrated and voiced not only for the decade, but also for the guitar and pickup position. What are the differences between these guitars? One key difference I noticed is the neck on the 60s is a lot more tapered than the 50s - not sure if it's noticeable as both look to have reasonably chunky necks. And as a bonus, the 1951 U shape neck should be closer to the Vintera, anyway, than the modified neck they put on the American Original (which is good, but comes off more as like a medium C with love handles than a real vintage piece). We are not liable if you buy the wrong product after following these links. Hard to explain. You should feel the fretboard when playing with these frets, but they're not as hard to press as real vintage frets. The AO feels great in the hand as the taper fills the hand as you move up the fretboard. Fender American Original vs Vintera 60s Strat Part 1 - Can A Mex Beat A USA? Getting hold of secondhand gear in the UK is nowhere as easy as it is in the US. I'll modify a less expensive guitar. We plugged both the Vintera 50's Stratocaster and the Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster straight into a Fender Blues Junior. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them. Looks like fretboard radius, pickups and country of origin are the biggest differences. Cheers. The Vintera is an awesome guitar and the neck is simply incredible it's a baby-bear-"just right" chunky U shape. You have arrived at The Lick Loft! 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