Not sure what the finish is on the Vintera though. 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. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. There have been lots of complaints of rough frets and intonation problems in the Player Jags. I have both an American Original 50s (which also has Pure Vintage pickups) and a Vintera 50s. 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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. - YouTube 0:00 / 30:01 Classic Vibe vs Vintera vs Original - a Vintage Strat Shootout! They all use Alnico 5 magnets (the strongest that Fender use) which give you a relatively hot output. To me, a less expensive bolt neck guitar, makes more sense. Road Worns have relic finishes and come with period-specific specs, now under the Vintera line. If I could replace all my necks with this neck I would. Both these guitars come with some of the top pickups on the market. 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. Their made in Mexico guitars are now made up two series the Player and the Vintera series. If you can afford it, buy the AO60s. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them. I find that the player-grade Fenders are excellent for that-- playing. Bone is the best natural material for guitar nuts. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28d9f93ce7f25d Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty. In this case, both guitars have a scale length of 25.5". The pickups in the Vintera guitars were all designed by legendary pickup guru Tim Shaw. We'll always show you the best prices we find regardless of the compensation we receive. 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. Finish wise the 50s had the poly finish on the regular model, and an upgraded lacquer finish available. Make no mistake, youll get beautiful, glassy cleans out of these, and youll find that they sound great overdriven too. 3 Reply Why dont you have an eye out for a used Classic Series 50s lacquer? I traded both away. He carefully inspected pickup sets from a range of vintage Fenders so that he could recreate them for the Vintera series. It's the best guitar I've ever played. All Rights Reserved. Aug 29, 2019 #4 dakink Aug 31, 2009 Milwaukee area You might notice however, that the Vinteras are more expensive, so what are the differences between these two series to justify the price gap? However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge. On the other hand, the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster's is a Tremolo. Of course, that comes at a price. But American guitars are more expensive for a reason. IME the Vintera have that woody, P Bass tone and the Pro is just a bit more tight and modern sounding. Your IP: Winner: Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster. We are not a store, we're not owned, nor are we related to these retailers in any way beyond receiving a fee from qualifying purchases. Not only do the Fender Player and Vintera guitars sound different, but theyve got different features too. Find out more about Alder. The pickups were specially designed for the Fender Player series. Not sure if it's possible to buy a 5 Watt Champ currently. Some guitars offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Thanks for visiting. Good question. The Vinteras are essentially the Mexican counterpart to the American Original Series, whereas the US version of the Player would be the American Pro series. I think Fender's marketing on this series of guitars was to go with more vintage specs, hence the silly name. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. You can swap strings easily. American Original 70's Tele Custom neck finish. 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. Its the best Fender production Telecaster just now (imho). The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta. Call me paranoid, haha. 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. The vinteras are built to look like their vintage counterparts but built to modern standards. 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. The AVII 1951 and Vintera 50s should be very similar guitars in most respects. The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster has an SS configuration while the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster has SSS pickups. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. I grab the partscaster because it doesn't have all that extra switching and the neck pickup is a little less clear but it has that 60s tele sound. You are using an out of date browser. The Fender Player series represents 60-70 years worth of innovation theyre modern versions of the classic guitars, but they retain the character of what made them so iconic. Join our newsletter and we'll notify you every time the best brands release new guitars. I'm looking for a 50's style maple board Stratocaster. The version that came before Vintera. 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. This neck shape was more common during Fender's early years. 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). 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. Picked up this 65 classic mustang today! 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 Acoustasonic Back FEATURED Mod Shop - Design Your Own Guitar If you want a vintage style guitar, with all its old-school mojo, but with a bit of extra spice, then one of the Modified Vinteras could be for you. 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. 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 . Thanks for the input. Its worth pointing out that the finishes on offer also differ. I also really like the twisted tele neck though. The Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster gives you 5 switch options while the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster gives you 3. I believe that the Vintera you are looking at is the successor to the Baja, which wasn't my favorite and is now long gone. We'll earn a small fee if you purchase after clicking. The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. 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. If you got small hands, none of these guitars will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability. 34. r/fender. Q/859034112diploma Laurentian University. I have tried both; had the Vintera '60s Strat in for a couple of weeks to demo but ultimately returned it. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Thanks! The Vinteras are essentially the Mexican counterpart to the American Original Series, whereas the US version of the Player would be the American Pro series. Where as I try not to modify a guitar that was expensive, to start with. Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. One would think that the pick ups of the Vintera models would be a little better to justify the difference in cost. People will try to say that you can swap out pickups or hardware or whatever. Lastly, but still an important point to make the Vinteras all come shipped with a gig bag, whereas the Players dont come with anything. In this case, the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster's. These are Affiliate Links, and if you shop through here, I earn a small commission which helps support me make these videos!Guitar Gear:Electric Strings: https://amzn.to/2P4bSV5Acoustic Strings: https://amzn.to/3vG6KqYTuner: https://amzn.to/3vH6V54Studio Gear:Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/2QfbBPvShure SM57: https://amzn.to/30SvbmKBlue Encore 200: https://amzn.to/38PEcl1Studio Ring Light: https://amzn.to/38UIpDYDSLR: https://amzn.to/38S7T4IDisclaimer: I do basic audio editing on my videos to account for the microphones, preamp and room. This editing, mostly light EQ and compression, is intended to give you the most accurate representation of how the featured gear actually sounds. I would think that Richard Blenkinsop, The author of of the above article, could answer this. I personally bought my Tele about a year ago and was in this same position and went for a brand new Japanese one. Its one of my favourite guitars and a real workhorse. JavaScript is disabled. Of course pups can be replaced but the American Original is the first guitar Ive ever had where I cant imagine going anywhere near the pups and wiring. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. Which do you prefer? 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. On the other hand, the Original will have a thicker U shape neck which IMO is the best Tele neck if you want a full size neck. Youll find that the necks on the 50s models will be pretty thick; especially on the Telecaster, so if you dont get on with chunky neck profiles, then thats definitely something to consider. Tremolo bridges give you more versatility than fixed bridges. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. American Standards are discontinued and have modern Fender specs. 2 2 Guitar String instrument Musical instrument Music 2 comments Best You must log in or register to reply here. The definition you get between notes and the crispiness is unmatched by most other configurations. Is that some kind of boutique make ? We value and reply to every comment!Come and be our friends too!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelickloftInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelickloft/ This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Both guitars have a Vintage Tall fret size. We used no pedals in this video. 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. It has been my #1 guitar since. Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands. Makes bending and chording up high more comfortable. You should feel the fretboard when playing with these frets, but they're not as hard to press as real vintage frets. 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? However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. Some people like it because they use their thumb over the edge of the fretboard to press the lower strings. In this comparison, both guitars have a nut width of 42mm (1.654''). 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? We plugged both the Vintera 50's Stratocaster and the Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster straight into a Fender Blues Junior. In regards to tone, both will sound like P basses but the Vintera is more vintage voiced compared to the Pro being more modern. Here we compare the Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster and the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster. But the Pure Vintage pickups in the American Original blow the Vintera pups out of the water. 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. The guitar world in general, is pretty obsessed with vintage guitars, so for some players, they will be more desirable. Fender American Original 50La Bella 760FS Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender Vintera Precision Bass 50La Bella 760FL Flatwounds(foam muted)Fender American Original. Hard to explain. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They are substantially richer in harmonic content and timbre to an astonishing degree; it's real black magic. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the guitar. 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. Because they are better. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument. I compared the 2 remaining models on multiple occasions and locations over the next month. The Fender Vintera Road Worn 50s Telecaster has a Synthetic Bone nut. 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. Orig. 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. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The AVII's are built to the exact specs as they were made at the time, Pretty sure the Strat has a 5 way instead of a 3, Someone mentioned the screws detail in a video I watched and said it was too much, I personally think it's really cool lol. Any help is appreciated. 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. !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? 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? Fender American Original vs Vintera 60s Strat Part 1 - Can A Mex Beat A USA? But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the guitar for you. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. Really a workhorse. This is also referred to as ''baseball neck'' because of its shape. Browse Fender Vintera It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. #6. 5watt champ or a Swart will do the quiet tube amp thing very well. is maple (also bound with blocks). 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. We used no pedals in this video. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Sombrero Top Strat-Talk Member. Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. Both guitars have a Bolt-On neck joint. But, I haven't played either. Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing a guitar, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. 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. Not everyone is going to bothered about nailing that vintage tone or vibe, and thats fine the Player series will see you right. Anything other than whats stated as a sponsored feature is used entirely of my own volition, and no additional sponsorship is involved. Messages. We have a new #FocusOnSound review video for you, and today's subject. 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. This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. What are the differences between these guitars? 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. Fender Player vs Vintera: What Are The Differences? Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when we're comparing guitars. 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 Fingerboard radius. 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. everyone's recommending 11s. A Look At The Taylor Academy Series Guitars, The Ultimate Guide To Baby Taylor Guitars, Everything You Need to Know About Taylor Guitars. The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. 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. Call me paranoid, haha. I'm looking at either a vintera 1950s telecaster vs the 1951 american vintage II telecaster OR at the 1977 telecaster pro deluxe/custom also between vintera vs america vintage 2. Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. It replaced a 2008 Fender American Special and a 2009 US Strat. 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. So are the pickups on the authentic Vinteras more authentically noisier than those on the Players? The Mods usually have some sort of extra pickup configuration as well that give you a wider range of sounds from just one guitar. 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. Click to reveal 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. 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). Sep 5, 2019. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I checked the specs on the necks. Orig. Both will work perfectly in most band settings, though. 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