I've been playing lead guitar professionally for 33 years and I own a shop. Firstly I have Fenders and Gibsons plus sell many brands, however I am a proud Vintage Dealer and these guitars are real bang for your buck instruments. And yes I've giggled them.
For those who think that it's not worth the money, because it's a "rip-off" of the original Fender and it's made in China, and blah blah - go and buy the American Fender, what's the deal? People who want an affordable, wonderful sounding "working horse" will appreciate this guitar
Acme Custom Guitars did that a few years before but nobody seemed to care, or just a few bunch of musicians... They did it based on MIM Fender guitars and at a very affordable price...just for the record.
I have an eye on Thomas blug signature series for years now. Love the feel and it got Epiphone price which I like also (^^) but I'm saving for Lee Malia's explorer ...
@@dynkle Oh G&L. Quality really dived to the point that 2 distributors in the UK could no longer cope with the issues - nor could I as a dealer. I was a massive supporter of the brand - even when they lost their distribution a second time I tried to communicate with them about the issues - was ignored completely. Seem to have gone down the "big business" mentality which is so odd as their niche was surely the opposite
@@RichardsGuitarshop I've never seen a post online saying that. I had a Legacy HB made in 2015 ebony board 1.75" wide neck thing is amazing tone machine. Hope it's not a trend. Are you talking Tribute or USA made or both
I'd be interested in trying one of these out, however, I can't find any warranty information on their website or on some of their dealers websites and I've searched thoroughly.
So they're called the US Pro Shop Series, the Vintage website has 'US' in the domain name... but they are made in China? Well that's somewhat of a letdown.
Really? Was it? Was it 'literally his last name', simpleton...lol...? Fenders are/were car/boat parts, Sylvia. Hence: "stupid-ass" as I said. Suck rocks, thank you.
I really dislike guitars that are artificially 'relic'. An old guitar has earned its knocks and wear through years and years of play. It tells the story of its life. I'd hate to see what state this guitar would look like with 10yrs of touring. I really don't see why you wouldn't want a new looking guitar and let it accumulate its own wear that tells its own story of its life... That fender guitar looks like it needs to go to a luthier to be lovingly repaired and cleaned. It looks like its been sat in mouldy attic somewhere for the last 20yrs.
Sassy Cat I disagree. I’ve been playing since I was 8, 23 now, an I love both road worn and also the relic ones. I have one 77 strat body that looks like it’s been thru hell and I have a ‘12 squire body I relic’d and I love it just as much
Hey, if it makes you happy then it can't be that bad, right? To me it's a pointless exercise in wanting to make it look beat all to hell instead of letting your guitar earn every nick, ding, scrape, and dent from its many years of gigs and touring. There is also "that player" that owns one who shows up to open mic night or auditions and pulls it out thinking that it gives them this cloak of credibility that immediately disappears when they plug in and start to play; so please forgive an old guitar player his being jaded when one shows up. A beat up guitar used to be a sign that the player had logged many miles on their musical journey, and now those guitars are as common as a cup of instant noodles.
Custom? Look when they show the strings saddles. Look how horrible they fit. Look at the unwound E string saddle. Oh my god! And they say that 750$ made in China is incredible. Yeah right!
I've been playing lead guitar professionally for 33 years and I own a shop. Firstly I have Fenders and Gibsons plus sell many brands, however I am a proud Vintage Dealer and these guitars are real bang for your buck instruments.
And yes I've giggled them.
What country is the body/neck made in?
For those who think that it's not worth the money, because it's a "rip-off" of the original Fender and it's made in China, and blah blah - go and buy the American Fender, what's the deal? People who want an affordable, wonderful sounding "working horse" will appreciate this guitar
I bought a Vintage V6HFTB and it is a non relic version and it is wonderful. Feeds back nicely and trem stays in tune!
I can't stop playing my v6 and lemon drop.. they're keeper 👌💯
They are fantastic guitars. Bought a used V6 Reissued Strat and it plays and sounds really old and beautifully.
Acme Custom Guitars did that a few years before but nobody seemed to care, or just a few bunch of musicians... They did it based on MIM Fender guitars and at a very affordable price...just for the record.
Fantastic guitars
I have an eye on Thomas blug signature series for years now. Love the feel and it got Epiphone price which I like also (^^) but I'm saving for Lee Malia's explorer ...
The US pro shop isnt up on the website
everybodylovesgav yep, I painful recognized that too :(
I've been told that it's going live in a week ish. Just finalized the options list last night.
Support G&L Leo's best work.
Sadly no longer true but I appreciate the sentiment was there.
@@RichardsGuitarshop what's no longer true
@@dynkle Oh G&L. Quality really dived to the point that 2 distributors in the UK could no longer cope with the issues - nor could I as a dealer. I was a massive supporter of the brand - even when they lost their distribution a second time I tried to communicate with them about the issues - was ignored completely. Seem to have gone down the "big business" mentality which is so odd as their niche was surely the opposite
@@RichardsGuitarshop I've never seen a post online saying that. I had a Legacy HB made in 2015 ebony board 1.75" wide neck thing is amazing tone machine. Hope it's not a trend. Are you talking Tribute or USA made or both
I'd be interested in trying one of these out, however, I can't find any warranty information on their website or on some of their dealers websites and I've searched thoroughly.
how to buy?
yikes the neck gap on that blue one!
My left hand v100 proshop was 1599
Too bad the "form" isnt available in their website 🤨
how do i get on in the US
No need to mod these, unless you have an urge to throw money away.
Call me crazy but maybe run another mic?
So they're called the US Pro Shop Series, the Vintage website has 'US' in the domain name... but they are made in China? Well that's somewhat of a letdown.
I like the option aspect but never liked 'relic'ing. At least they hopefully made the customer happy.
I've.always been a Fender man!
Maybe it’s just me, but using ‘Vintage’ for a brand name is kind of lame.
Corey Mineard really messes with the Google searches
yeah, but what kind of stupid-ass name is "Fender"?
shut up, freak.
salmonline was literally his last name. Go kick rocks.
Really? Was it? Was it 'literally his last name', simpleton...lol...?
Fenders are/were car/boat parts, Sylvia.
Hence: "stupid-ass" as I said. Suck rocks, thank you.
salmonline you sound lonely. Im sorry you lead such a sad existence. Hoping someone within your proximity gives you a hug.
Tomas Bluffffffffff!!!!
Typical what you see ISN'T what you get.?
u say this one plays better that a fender custom shop:? mmmmmm....
price is ok ..
Or people could learn to piece together their own guitar. I did
Why can't we have these American-Made?
Price
jensenhealey08 nuff said 😅
Wow that's lame. like worn out jeans that sell for full price.
7:05 Um,....... Nope.
SORRY YOU SELL THIS BRAND OF VINTAGE GUITARS
Why can't people have original ideas? I'm sick of seeing 40 million strat knockoffs, if I want a strat I'm buying a real Fender.
mike s Vintage makes a better Strat than Fender that stays in tune and does so for much less.
mike s They actually improved the Strat and for less cost.
Mike s, Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your point of view, original ideas tend not to sell.
mike s I agree. I’ve tried the copies, but Fenders always feel better to me.
Does the world really need more Strat and Tele copies? No.
I really dislike guitars that are artificially 'relic'. An old guitar has earned its knocks and wear through years and years of play. It tells the story of its life. I'd hate to see what state this guitar would look like with 10yrs of touring. I really don't see why you wouldn't want a new looking guitar and let it accumulate its own wear that tells its own story of its life...
That fender guitar looks like it needs to go to a luthier to be lovingly repaired and cleaned. It looks like its been sat in mouldy attic somewhere for the last 20yrs.
BAMozzy yes, but if someone is willing to put their cash into a relic'd guitar, then let them. You and I can spend our money elsewhere.
Totally
My biggest regret is I won't live long enough to get those cool black streaks on my Tele neck!
I used to feel that way...now ive come around a bit.
True - still seems a shame to beat up a guitar though...
Relic guitars = collector who is a novice player.
Sassy Cat I disagree. I’ve been playing since I was 8, 23 now, an I love both road worn and also the relic ones. I have one 77 strat body that looks like it’s been thru hell and I have a ‘12 squire body I relic’d and I love it just as much
Hey, if it makes you happy then it can't be that bad, right? To me it's a pointless exercise in wanting to make it look beat all to hell instead of letting your guitar earn every nick, ding, scrape, and dent from its many years of gigs and touring.
There is also "that player" that owns one who shows up to open mic night or auditions and pulls it out thinking that it gives them this cloak of credibility that immediately disappears when they plug in and start to play; so please forgive an old guitar player his being jaded when one shows up. A beat up guitar used to be a sign that the player had logged many miles on their musical journey, and now those guitars are as common as a cup of instant noodles.
This relic is awful
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.....sound like a ssh strat.
Not for me.
Just what players need... another phony relic.
Custom? Look when they show the strings saddles. Look how horrible they fit. Look at the unwound E string saddle. Oh my god! And they say that 750$ made in China is incredible. Yeah right!
Lame. Relics are ruining the fun of real vintage guitars.