U.S.-made guitars built to classic specs with meticulous period-correct features from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Guitars and basses made to the same specifications as they were the year that they were released. All American Vintage Series guitars come complete with a deluxe lined vintage Tweed or Brown hard-shell case.
First introduced at the 1958 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show, the uniquely contoured body of the Jazzmaster incorporates a snappy 25-1/2" scale lenght with warm-sound-ing pickups. Original lead and rhythm circuit switching incorporates independent volume and solo controls, and the floating tremolo with tremolo lock adds to the distinctive look and sound of the Jazzmaster. Available in Three-color sunburst (800), Olympic White (805), Black (806), Ocean Turquoise (808), Surf Green (857) and Ice Blue Metallic (883).
"Back in 1983, i went shopping for my first guitar. I wanted to get a Fender with a worn-out neck, and a worn-in old Strat was outta my price range at the time. The Jazzmaster was $300 and that was all the money I had for a guitar after painting the neighbors house that summer. Then I learned to play on the Jazzmaster, and switching the pickups and using the Jazzmaster's whammy became a part of my guitar style. I can't go back now!"
1962 was another watershed year for the Strat guitar. The culmination of five more years of experimentation, the '62 now sports a capped rosewood fingerboard, three-ply aged White pickguard, and unique '57/'62 pickups. Available in Three-color Sunburst (800), Olympic white (805), Black (806), Ocean Turquoise (808), Surf Green (857) and Ice Blue Metallic (882).
One of the most popular instruments in history, this Stratocaster is certainly the most imitated electric guitar ever. 1957 was a benchmark year for the instrument, evolving from its early incarnations into an archetype - and the high point of the era of the maple neck Strat guitar. Original detailing includes unique '57/'62 pickups, three-way switching (five-way switch kit included), beveled pickup magnets, ashtray bridge cover, and single-ply pickguard. Available in White Blonde (801, ash), Two-color Sunburst (803), Black (806), Ocean Turquoise (808), Surf Green (857) and Ice Blue Metallic (883).
As one of the longest-running production models in history, the strength of the Tele guitar lies in its inherent simplicity. It's been modified only slightly since its inception. The '52 integrates a premium ash body with a one-piece "U" -shape maple neck and a 7.25" radius fingerboard. It features two American Vintage Tele single-coil pickups, the original Tele circuit with its three-position switch, brass bridge saddles, an ashtray cover (vintage six-saddle bridge included as an accessory), a single-ply black pickguard, master volume and master tone, and chrome hardware. Available in a left-handed model.
The '52 Tele features a vintage
Originally introduced for cosmetic reasons, as maple was prone to showing wear, rosewood became s popular feature that also added warmth to the classic Tele tone. The double-bound alder body and multi-ply pickguard dress up the '62, distinguishing it from its Butterscotch predecessor.