Vintage Advance AV2 Sunburst 2006
Vintage Advance AV2, sunburst, made in China circa 2006. Vintage is a UK-based operation, and they do very well over there despite being possibly the least SEO-friendly brand of all time. The guitars are designed by Trevor Wilkinson, an industry veteran who's had a finger in a bunch of pies over the years. This one is approximately T-flavoured, but it's got a few interesting twists: capped neck heel that extends into the body, neck humbucker, and a piezo pickup under the bridge with a blend function for acoustic-style sounds or hybrid fun. It's a quality guitar for not many bucks and has a couple of cool aces up the sleeve.
Model: Vintage Advance AV2
Made: China; 2006 approx
Serial: 605685
Finish: sunburst; gloss polyurethane
Body: TL-style, alder; Fender tele 3-barrel bridge
Neck: maple; rosewood slab on heel; rosewood board; 22-fret; Wilkinson tuners
Weight: 3.065kg
Mods: bridge replaced, pickups possibly replaced
Pickups: humbucker, flat-pole neck pickup, piezo
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a dent on the end and some scuffs on both edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and dimples on the back only. The back has minor scuffs, dimples and checking lines all over the body, no major marks. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body and some dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs around the controls and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only