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Acoustics 2010

Professional Pickups & Preamps


fitted as standard!
The growing interest in acoustic music and the
ever wider use of the acoustic guitar in
genres as diverse as traditional folk music,
rock, jazz and a myriad of other styles has
created a desire for an ever wider range
of instruments, and an expectation of
high quality.

The 2010 Vintage acoustic range


fulfils that desire, exceeds all
expectations of quality, and
delivers the Vintage feel-
good factor.

The Vintage brands solid


reputation for providing
astonishing quality and
high specification, is
further strengthened
with this new range.

03 Travel Guitars
04-11 Acoustics
12-23 Electro-Acoustics
24-25 Pilgrim Bowl Backs
26 Synergy Bowl Backs
27 Resonators
28 Acoustic Basses
29 Laka Ukuleles
30 Mandolins
31 Banjos

Acoustic Amplification
Models featured:
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Front Cover VEC1900N. Page 2 V880N. fitted as standard!
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The comprehensive 2010 range of Vintage acoustics and electro- distinctive bowl back design, fast neck profile, and asymmetric
acoustic instruments represents our persistent determination to six-in-line headstock, is a natural for acoustic players who might
ever improve and continues to raise the bar. Offering impressively prefer the vibe and feel of an electric guitar. With its acoustic
high standards of quality, built with premium materials, high sound focussed by the shaped back, and projected forwards like
specifications and excellent build quality, Vintage acoustic no ordinary guitar, the Vintage Synergy series, with onboard
instruments offer professional attributes, consistently high levels Fishman preamp system, guarantees a first class electro-acoustic
of playability and true to the Vintage ethic, keep the most performance in a high energy musical environment, whilst being
demanding player happy. equally at home played acoustically.

As if this were not enough, the 2010 range has an extra twist! Pilgrim by Vintage, a collaboration between the Vintage team,
and Paul Tebbutt, the designer of the original British bowl back
Fishman, the legendary American brand acknowledged for nearly guitar, is the latest and venerable addition to the Vintage range,
30 years as major innovators, and clear leaders in the specialist faithfully recreates a cult slice of UK guitar history, and is
field of acoustic guitar amplification, along with the Vintage destined to become a modern classic
acoustic instruments development team, have worked together
to specify a range of high end transducers and pre-amps which Originally hand crafted in Leicestershire for just a few short years
give Vintage acoustic instruments a real edge. during the early 1970s, this new version continues the lineage,
and is still produced by hand using the original recipe for the
Fishman's unwavering goal of acoustic excellence perfectly fibreglass bowl, faithfully recreating the original unique Pilgrim
matches our goals at Vintage, and their appointment as pickup/ bowl shape and features the same elegantly understated
pre-amp supplier for Vintage electro-acoustic instruments makes cosmetics and possesses all the verve, sparkle and tonal finesse
Vintage an even more enticing prospect for the discerning player. that Pilgrim became famous for, now further enhanced by the
extremely capable Fishman Presys+ onboard preamp system.
All-mahogany guitars are a popular choice these days with a real
following in guitar circles, offering individual, darker-voiced tones Finally, the new Vintage 'Laka' pro-spec ukuleles, in acoustic and
with a more mellow sonic aura; Vintage acoustics have a newly- electro-acoustic formats are not only finished in a tone-friendly
introduced selection of these interesting guitars included in their open pore satin finish but are fitted with premium Italian Aquila
line-up - well worthy of consideration for any guitarist perhaps strings for maximum playing performance and an even, balanced
seeking that smoother, darker acoustic tone. sound. Laka electros are also equipped with unobtrusive, high
performance USA-made Fishman Sonitone preamp systems, for
The new Vintage Synergy series with slim, sculpted sides, enjoyably melodious and responsive plugged-in tones.

VintageVTG100TRAVELSeries
VTG100
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Back
EA-VTG100SB
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Electro-Acoustic
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Vintage Sunburst
Bridge: Mahogany
Scale: 570mm
Tuners: Chrome
Preamp: Fishman Isys (EA-VTG100VSB)
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore (EA-VTG100VSB)
Strings: High Quality USA Made
Carry Bag: Luxurious light brown, heavily
padded Vintage Carry Bag with shoulder
straps.

VTG100N VTG100VSB LH-VTG100N Carry Bag


Natural Sunburst Left handed included with all
Natural Travel guitars.

VintageV880/V200Series

V880
V880N
Top: Solid Cedar
Natural
Satin
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Golden Herribone/Maple Top
Black/Maple Sides
Soundhole: Inlayed Multiply B/W Golden Herribone
Back: Inlay Black/Maple
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 648mm
Tuners: Classical style 3-in-line, Amber Buttons
Strings: High Quality USA Made
V200N
Natural V200N
Gloss Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-Layer Ivory/Black Top/Sides
Rosstte: Multi-Ply Ivory/Black,
with Abalone
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Multi-Layer
Ivory/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made
V200NC
Natural
Satin V200NC
Cedar Top: Solid Cedar
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Black
Rosette: Abalone
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VintageVJ100/V700Series

VJ100CSB
Cherry VJ100
Sunburst Top: Solid Spruce
Body: Mahogany Laminate
VJ100N Sides: Mahogany Laminate
Natural Binding: Multi Black/White
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

V700
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Flame Maple
Sides: Flame Maple
Binding: Ivory/Black
Soundhole: Abalone
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Gold
Strings: High Quality USA Made

V700N
Natural
Flame Maple

V700VSB
Flame Maple
Vintage
Sunburst

VintageV300Series
...worthy of comparison with instruments
two or three times the price
Guitar & Bass magazine

V300
V300MH features solid Mahogany top and
Mahogany back and sides.
Top: Solid Spruce
V300MH Back: Eastern Mahogany
Mahogany Sides: Eastern Mahogany
Binding: Multi White/Black
Body, Neck, Heel Cap Pearloid (PK/BL)
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell (MH without)
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

BestUnder
Acoustic Guitar
1000
Guitar & Bass magazine

V300BL V300PK
Baby Blue Powder Pink

V300BK V300 V300VSB


Black Natural Vintage
Sunburst
LH-V300
Natural
Left Hand

VintageV400Series
The V400Ns healthy sound projection
fills a lounge or sitting room with ease
Ben James, Acoustic magazine

V400-12
Natural V400
12 String V400MH features solid Mahogany top and
Mahogany back and sides.
Top: Solid Spruce
V400MH Body: Eastern Mahogany (Maple, V400MP)
Mahogany Sides: Eastern Mahogany (Maple, V400MP)
Binding: Multi White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany (Maple, V400MP)
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood, Unbound (MH)
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

Theand
V400N certainly looks a smart
well-finished acoustic
Ben James, Acoustic magazine

V400BK V400BL V400SB


Black Trans Blue Sunburst

V400CSB V400N V400MP


Cherry Natural Natural
Sunburst Maple
VLH400N
Natural
Left Hand

Vintage800/900Series
Impressive playability and tones for a bargain price
Tim Slater, Guitar Buyer magazine

V900N V900
Natural Top: Solid German Spruce
Back: Rosewood
Sides: Rosewood
Binding: Ivory/Black/Ivory/Black Top
Ivory/Black Sides
Soundhole: Multiple Black & White
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Ivory/Black/
Ivory/Black
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Black
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome Grover 102C
Strings: High Quality USA Made

V800 / V800-12
Top: Solid German Spruce, Gloss
Back: Mahogany, Satin
Sides: Mahogany, Satin
Binding: Black Top, Black Sides
Soundhole: Herringbone
Back/Bottom Centre: Herringbone
Neck: Mahogany, Satin, Two Way Truss Rod
V800-12 Fingerboard: Rosewood
Natural
Bridge: Rosewood
12 String
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome Grover 102C
Strings: High Quality USA Made

The elegant curvilinear shape of the rosewood bridge


used on these Vintage acoustics not only offers secure
anchoring for the high quality USA made strings, but
adds its own individual tonality to that of the solid
German spruce top.

V800N V800VSB
... these Vintage
guitars tick all of the boxes
Natural Vintage
Sunburst

insofar as they sound


surprisingly full grown
and are surprisingly easy
to play, which inspires a
lot more confidence in
you as a player
Tim Slater,

Vintage1300Series
They look great with an appealing, unforced yesteryear-type
flavour and, equally importantly, they acquit themselves well on
the performance front Jerry Uwins, Guitar & Bass magazine

V1300N V1300
Natural Top: Solid German Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Mock Tortoiseshell - Top
Mock Tortoiseshell Sides
Soundhole: Herringbone, Multi-Ply Ivory/Black
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Chrome Grover V-99CG
Strings: High Quality USA Made
V1300BK
Black

V1300VSB
Vintage
Sunburst

Featuring distinctive chrome butter


bean buttons, these beautiful
Grover tuners offer smooth, sure
tuning thanks to precision
engineered brass gearings.

Mock tortoiseshell neck heelcap is a neat


reflection of the V1300s mock tortoiseshell
scratchplate and an attractive finishing detail.

Itsandfarcharacterful
more organic

than its immediate rivals


Henry Yates, Guitarist

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VintageV1400/1500Series
...an impressive and rewarding instrument to play
Nigel Miller, Gear magazine (V1400N)

V1400CSB V1400
Cherry
Sunburst
Top: Solid Spruce
V1400N Back: Solid Mahogany
Natural Sides: Solid Mahogany
Satin
Purfling: Inlaid Abalone
Binding: Flame Maple/Black/Ivory Top
Flame Maple/Black/Ivory Sides
Soundhole: Abalone, Multi Black/Ivory
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Flame Maple/
Black/Ivory
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood, Flame Maple Binding
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
V1500N Tuners: Gold Grover 102
Natural Strings: High Quality USA Made
Satin
V1500
Top: Solid German Spruce, Satin (N) Gloss (H)
Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Purfling: Inlaid Abalone
Binding: Flame Maple/Black/Ivory Top
Flame Maple/Black/Ivory Sides
Soundhole: Inlaid Abalone (N) Herringbone (H)
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Flame Maple/
Black/Ivory
Neck: Mahogany, Maple Binding
V1500H Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Natural Bridge: Rosewood
Gloss Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Tuners: Grover 102, Gold (N) Chrome (H)
Strings: High Quality USA Made

Beautifully trimmed with abalone purfling or traditional

Highly Commended
Guitar & Bass magazine
herring bone pattern, the high quality, mature sounding
solid German spruce tops used on these acoustics are
carefully matched to solid mahogany back and sides on
Gear of The Year (V1400N) the V1400, with solid Indian rosewood used on the
V1500. This combination of legendary tonewoods
allows these Vintage acoustic guitars to present an
authoritative and articulate tonality guaranteed to
please even the most discerning of players.


The V1500 is a bold, sonorous performer, with a
rich low-end follow-through... Presentation quality
is also enhanced by excellent build tidiness and
good timber selection... the whole quality of tone
and texture is one youd associate with a more
expensive instrument... To be able to buy into a more
upmarket rosewood spec at this kind of money, and on

an instrument so elegantly kitted out, is a real find
Jerry Uwins
Guitar & Bass magazine
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Vintage1700/1800Series
The V1800N strikes a winning balance
of tradition and flair

V1700VSB
V1700 / V1700-12
Vintage Top: Solid Spruce
Sunburst Back: Solid Canadian Flame Maple
Sides: Solid Canadian Flame Maple
Binding: Multi-Layer Ivory/Black - Top
Black/Ivory/Black - Sides
Soundhole: Multi-Ply Ivory/Black
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Multi-Ply I/B
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Headstock: Bound
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 648mm
Tuners: Gold Grover 102G
Strings: High Quality USA Made

V1800N
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Solid Rosewood
Sides: Solid Rosewood
Binding: Multi-Layer Ivory/Black, Flame Maple - Top
Multi-Layer Ivory/Black, Flame Maple - Sides
Purfling: Inlaid Abalone
Soundhole: Multi-Ply Ivory/Black, Inlaid Abalone
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Multi-Layer
V1800N Ivory/Black, Flame Maple
Natural Neck: Mahogany, Oil Stain Finish, Two Way Truss
Gloss Rod
Headstock: Slotted
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Scale: 648mm
Saddle: Compensated
Tuners: Gold Grover RM-1388-7B/Amber
Buttons
Strings: High Quality USA Made

V1700-12 V1700N
Natural Natural
12 String A great looker, and the
finish - gloss on the body,
satin on the neck -
is flawless.
The Vintages
combination
of quality and value
is hard to resist
Guitar & Bass magazine (V1800N)

an unqualified hit
Jerry Uwins, Guitar & Bass magazine
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Designed to offer all the levels of specification, materials, options and
most importantly playing performance expected from guitars which
belong in much higher price brackets, Vintage continues to offer a
comprehensive selection of fine-looking, fine-playing instruments which
any guitarist would be proud to own.

Tone-enhancing premier quality solid tops are a standard feature on all


Vintage acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, alongside a choice of
superior tonewoods which make up the back and sides of each
instrument. Whether in a carefully selected laminate or a solid tonewood
such mahogany or rosewood along with elegantly-shaped and crafted
instrument necks, Vintage guitars are designed to offer maximum player
comfort.

And now, upping the value factor even more, all Vintage electro-acoustics
in the range feature pickups and preamp systems from legendary
Larry Fishman American acoustic amplification experts, Fishman, fitted as standard.
For many years, Fishman's unwavering goal of acoustic excellence has
resulted in not only their heralded position as the world's #1 pickup and preamp specialist, but also no less than 30 patents awarded
by the US Patent Office.

The impeccable, acoustic-friendly performance of Fishman systems provide the ideal complement to the sweet and responsive tonal
qualities of Vintage guitars. Fishman acoustic amplification's acclaimed transparent tonal qualities are perfectly suited to the crisp,
full-toned note detail that marks Vintage instruments out as impressive performers in any musical style, whether played fingerstyle
or with a plectrum.

We are very proud to collaborate with JHS on their Vintage range of electro-acoustic guitars," is Larry Fishman's enthusiastic
response to the new Vintage/Fishman collaboration. "The JHS team has created a line of instruments that are well suited for any
performance application and deliver great value for money," he continues, adding, "We are confident that the Vintage/Fishman
partnership will yield many more fine instruments in the future."

Fishmans Isys Onboard Preamp Systems have a very small footprint and are available in three models; Isys, Isys T and Isys+.
These preamps feature Volume and EQ tone shaping and Phase controls; a pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup and low profile control
knobs. Also included are a low battery indicator and a separate surface mounted battery compartment.

Isys Features: IsysT Features: Isys+ Features:


Smaller footprint for easy access to controls Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner
Volume control Smaller footprint for easy access to controls Bass & treble controls for enhanced tone shaping
EQ shaping control Volume control Smaller footprint for easy access to controls
Phase control EQ shaping control Volume control
Low battery indicator (9V battery) Phase control EQ shaping control
Surface mounted battery compartment Low battery indicator (9V battery) Phase control
Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup Surface mounted battery compartment Low battery indicator (9V battery)
Low profile control knobs Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup Surface mounted battery compartment
Low profile control knobs Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
Low profile control knobs

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The Sonicore Pickup


Fishman's Sonicore undersaddle guitar pickup is made with a unique
co-polymer sensing material exclusive to Fishman, which provides excellent
acoustic guitar reproduction. The Sonicore pickup is a continuous length of
piezo material embedded in a fully shielded coaxial cable which senses the
motion of the entire saddle, providing excellent string to string balance
while its small size and convenient undersaddle design helps preserve both
the aesthetic and structural integrity of the guitar.

Pre-installed on each Vintage electro-acoustic guitar throughout the Vintage


range, the Sonicore pickup provides an acoustically accurate and full-toned
sound source compatible with any playing situation.

The Presys Onboard Preamp Systems are designed and built to offer maximum control, performance and quality in a small, unobtrusive
format. With three models, the Presys, Presys+ and Presys Blend models, the compact sophisticated Presys system features Volume,
Bass, Mid and Treble controls, a Phase button, and a built-in tuner with LED display. Presys also includes a pre-wired Fishman
Sonicore pickup, a low-battery indicator, low profile control knobs and a flip-open housing to easily access the battery compartment.

Presys Features: Presys+ Features: Presys Blend Features:


Smaller footprint than standard size preamps Brilliance control for additional tone shaping Built-in microphone with mic blend control
Volume control Notch, onboard anti-feedback control Brilliance control for additional tone shaping
Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs Smaller footprint than standard size preamps Notch, onboard anti-feedback control
Phase control button Volume control Smaller footprint than standard size preamps
Low battery indicator (9V battery) Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs Volume control
Flip-top housing to access integrated battery Phase control button Bass, Middle and Treble control knobs
compartment Low battery indicator (9V battery) Phase control button
Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup Flip-top housing to access integrated battery Low battery indicator (9V battery)
Low profile control knobs compartment Flip-top housing to access integrated battery
Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup compartment
Low profile control knobs Pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup
Low profile control knobs
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VintageSweetWaterSeries

VE900MH
Mahogany VE900
Body: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top: Solid Mahogany
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Isys+
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VGA900
Body: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Rosewood/Mulitple Black & White
Body & Neck
Soundhole: Abalone
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
VGA900N Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Natural Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Isys +
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VGA900SB
Sunburst

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VintageSweetWaterSeries
The- aVEC1900N has a peppy sound and good preamp facilities
welcome addition to Vintages choice of body styles

V1200N V1200
Natural Body: Grand Auditorium with Florentine Style
Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Rosewood/Maple/Flame Maple
Soundhole: Inlaid Spalted Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Bridge: Ebony
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Grover 102 Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VEC1900
Body: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
VEC1900N Top: Solid German Spruce
Natural Back: Solid Lacewood
Sides: Solid Lacewood
Binding: Padauk Body/Fingerboard
Soundhole: Abalone
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Grover 102 Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

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VintageVE300Series
Played unplugged, the VE300 has a sweet and open
sound with the defined mids and overall balanced
characteristic of 000-style guitars much in evidence.
VE300N
Natural VE300
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Eastern Mahogany
Sides: Eastern Mahogany
Binding: Multi-Layer White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Isys+
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
VE300BK Strings: High Quality USA Made
Black

VE300SB
Sunburst

chromatic
The Fishman preamps
tuner makes
open tuning a doddle,
even when no lead is
plugged into the
guitar.
Louis Thorne,
Guitar Buyer magazine
Professional Pickups & Preamps
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VintageVE1300Series

VE1300N
Natural VE1300
Top: Solid German Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Mock Tortoiseshell - Top
Mock Tortoiseshell Sides
Soundhole: Herringbone, Multi-Ply Ivory/Black
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
VE1300BK Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Black Tuners: Chrome Grover V-99CG
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VE1300VSB
Vintage
Sunburst

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VintageVECJ100/VE660Series

VECJ100BK
Hi Gloss Black VECJ100
Top: Solid Spruce
Body: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi Black/White
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome Diecast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VE660
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-Layer White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale: 642mm
Pickup: Single Coil
VE660TSB Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
Tobacco Tuners: Chrome/Green Tulip Buttons
Sunburst Strings: High Quality USA Made

With a style very much rooted in the era of bands like the Beatles,
the Vintage VE660TSB has real 1960s character. Back in the days
before dedicated electro-acoustics, amplifying and recording
acoustic guitars often meant fitting electric guitar pickups and
controls. Check the single coil pickup neatly tucked in at the neck
of the VE660TSB specially for that authentic 1960s sound.

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VintageVEC350Series
The VEC350 is a competent all rounder with a standard
of performance that makes some other mini jumbos
look expensive Jerry Uwins, Guitar & Bass magazine

VEC350
Top: Flame Maple Veneer (Spruce Top BMS)
Back: Mahogany
VEC350FVSB Sides: Mahogany
Maple Flame Binding: Black/White Multi-Ply
Vintage Sunburst Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome Diecast
Strings: High Quality USA Made


...a versatile
and capable instrument
Tony Simmons, Gear magazine

VEC350NF VEC350BMS
Maple Flame Pearl Black
Natural Metallic

VEC350ABF VEC350FSB
Maple Flame Maple Flame
Trans Blue Cherry
Sunburst

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VintageVEC380Series
If it's isa beauty queen you're after then the VEC380N
the pick of the litter.
Total Guitar magazine
VEC380CL
Natural
Classic VEC380
Nylon Strung
Top: Solid Spruce
(Nylon String - Solid Cedar)
Back & Sides: Figured Flame Maple
Neck: Bound Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 25.5/ 648mm
Binding: Multi-ply cream & black
Bridge: Ebony
Preamp: Fishman Presys +
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Classical style in-line, Amber buttons
Strings: High Quality USA Made


The inclusion of Fishman
preamps has already helped
VEC380-12
elevate Vintage electro-
Natural acoustics to a new level of
12 String
sound quality
Joey Stetano,

Play Music Pickup magazine

VEC380BGB
Burgundy Burst

VEC380N
Natural

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VintageVEC500Series
The Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup complements
the VEC350s mellow tonality, delivering a more woody

VEC500MP
Natural VEC500
Satin Maple Top: Solid Spruce (MP) Pale Solid Spruce
Body: Eastern Mahogany (MP) Maple
Sides: Eastern Mahogany (MP) Maple
Binding: Multi White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany (MP) Maple

acoustic
...the VEC500 delivers an appealing
tone thatll do the job in a
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
variety of gig and home recording Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 648mm, 642mm 12-String
situations
Dave Durban, Guitarist magazine
Preamp: Fishman Isys +
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

very
These could prove
hard to beat
Total Guitar magazine

VEC500RB VEC500BL VEC500CSB


Red Burst Thru Blue Cherry
Sunburst
VEC500-12
Natural
12 String

The Fishman preamp


and the guitar effortlessly VEC500N VEC500BK
complement each other
Joey Setano, Play Music Pickup
Natural

VLH500N
Black

Natural
Left Hand

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VintageVEC800Series
The tone grew and developed the more
I was willing to try out alternate settings
and configurations. I have to say that I was

impressed Steve Harvey Acoustic magazine
VEC800
Top: Solid German Spruce
VEC1400N-12
Back: Mahogany
Natural
Sides: Mahogany Satin
Binding: Black Top, Black Sides
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
VEC800VSB Fingerboard: Rosewood
Vintage Bridge: Rosewood
Sunburst
Saddle: Compensated
Pickguard: Mock Tortoiseshell
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys +
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome Grover 102
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VEC800N
Natural
Gloss

Professional Pickups & Preamps Professional Pickups & Preamps


fitted as standard! fitted as standard!

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VintageVEC1400/1500Series
guitar
Any pigeonholing of Vintage at the budget end of the
marketplace is looking increasingly unjustified
Louis Thorne, Guitar Buyer magazine

VEC1400
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Flame Maple - Top
Flame Maple Sides
Purfling: Inlaid Abalone
Soundhole: Inlaid Abalone
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Multi-Layer
Birds-eye Maple
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
VEC1400N Fingerboard: Rosewood
Natural Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 648mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
LH-VEC1400N Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Natural
Tuners: Gold Grover 102
Left Hand
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VEC1500
Top: Solid German Spruce
Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
VEC1500N Binding: Flame Maple Top
Natural Flame Maple Sides
Satin Purfling: Inlaid Abalone
Soundhole: Inlaid Abalone
Back/Bottom Centre Line: Multi-Layer
Flame Maple
Neck: Mahogany, Two Way Truss Rod
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys Blend
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Gold Grover 102
Strings: High Quality USA Made

Presys Blend features


Built-in Microphone
and Mic Blend Control

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One guitar name which created a real stir in acoustic guitar circles
following its introduction back in the 1970s, and which was
available into the mid to late 1980s, was that of Paul Tebbutts
Pilgrim brand.

A UK company - based in Leicestershire, Pilgrims small-scale


production ensured that the guitars premier quality construction
was always the prime focus, even if it did mean that production
levels never ran into big numbers.

The impressive performance ensured that Pilgrim guitars gained


cult status amongst players of the time, garnering many accolades
and awards, and are still sought after today.

Pilgrim guitars featured the then-innovative method of guitar


building, mating a meticulously-selected solid cedar top to a
contoured fibreglass back to produce the ultimate blend of tonal
excellence, function, and form.

Pilgrim by Vintage keeps the spirit of those pioneering early Pilgrim


guitars alive, with a narrow waist accentuating the pronounced
body curves, the use of selected close grain cedar tops, premium
quality timbers for the neck and fingerboard, and a superb overall
build quality to achieve stunning looks, easy playability, projection
and superlative tone.

Sound, just like light, and can be focussed to accent certain mixes
of fundamental frequencies and harmonics. VPG100N
Natural
Satin
The specially formulated fibreglass bowl recipe, and mathematically
calculated curved surfaces of the Pilgrim bowl project the full
strength and majesty of the instrument far beyond the player.

Following the designs of the original, we use a slightly narrower


than standard shallow profile, electric guitar-style neck and low
profile frets, maintaining the well-deserved reputation for versatility,
speed, comfort and responsiveness in the hands of any player.

Whether being played fingerstyle, or plectrum, this contemporary


version stays true to the original, and offers a responsive and
luxurious playing experience.

The original designer, Paul Tebbutt, is a man for whom quality and
perfection remains of prime importance.

An accomplished musician, guitarist and singer, Paul has always felt


that his instruments should reflect the lives of the musicians who
play them, and enhance their overall playing experience.

Paul has distilled his many years of producing and playing into his
vision for the new generation of Pilgrim Guitars.

Pilgrim by Vintage continues the tradition of setting a benchmark in


electro acoustic performance, with the factory fitted Fishman
Sonicore pickup and Presys+ pre amp providing the perfect medium
to ensure that the rich, powerful and very focussed Pilgrim sound is
faithfully transmitted to any amplification system or recording desk.

Paul Tebbutts new creation, Pilgrim by Vintage faithfully recreates a


cult slice of UK guitar history, and is destined to become a modern
classic.

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PILGRIMbyVintage
VPG100
Top: Solid Cedar, Satin Finish
Body: Contoured Fibreglass Back
Binding: Ivory/Multi Wood Inlay
Rosette: Inlayed Wood
Neck: Sapele/Maple/Sapele, Narrow Width,
Shallow Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22, 2.2mm Hard Low Profile
Headstock: Rosewood Face
Top Nut: Bone
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Bone
Scale: 642mm
Preamp: Fishman Presys +
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Enclosed Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

Guitar Bag: Included


Brown 600 Denier nylon with 15mm padding.
Classic carry handles and adjustable shoulder
straps. 10mm zipper with metal pull tags.
Internal padded neck suport with velcro
restraining strap. Saddle bag style outer neck
and body accessory pockets with magnetic
fasteners. Address label holder and protective
bottom grip strips.

VPG100TSB
Vintage Sunburst
Satin

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VintageSYNERGYSeries
An attractive hybrid
of both electric and acoustic instruments
Gear magazine

VR6 / VR6-12
Top: Spruce
VR6RRB-12 Body: Textured Bowl Back
12 String Fingerboard: Rosewood
Ruby Frets: 20
Redburst Binding: Multi-Ply White/Black
Soundhole: Abalone
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle: Compensated
Scale: 648mm
Preamp: Fishman Isys T
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Diecast Chrome
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VR6BK
Gloss
Black

VR6SB
Sunburst

VR6N
Natural

VR6RRB
Ruby
Redburst

Professional Pickups & Preamps


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VintageResonatorSeries
The AMG1 takes some beating as it covers
all styles well Steve Hughes, Music Mart magazine
AMG1 AMG2
Chrome Chrome
AMG1
Top: Bell Brass
Body: Bell Brass
Resonator: 9.5" Aluminium Spun Cone
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Scale: 630mm
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

AMG2
Top: Steel
Body: Steel
Resonator: 3 x 6" Aluminium Spun Cone
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Scale: 630mm
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VRA400
Top: Mahogany
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Resonator: 10.5" Aluminium Spun Cone
Binding: Multi-Layer White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Spider
Scale: 630mm
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VRC800
Top: Mahogany
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
VRC800BK Resonator: 10.5" Aluminium Spun Cone
Black VRA400VSB Binding: White
Vintage Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Sunburst Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Scale: 630mm
Pickup: Mini Humbucker
Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
Tuners: Chrome Die Cast
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VRA400BK
Black

...this ready-to-plug-in
Vintage Resonator seems like
hugely great value
for money.
Gear magazine (VRC800)

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VintageVCB430Series
excellent
Big and bold, the Vintage VCB430 really does seem to offer
value for money as it looks, sounds and handles like
VCB430VSB
Vintage
a more expensive instrument
Sunburst Roger Newell, Guitarist magazine

VCB430
Top: Solid Spruce with Flame Maple Veneer
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-Layer White/Black
Neck: Eastern Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale: 866mm
VCB430N Preamp: Fishman Presys
Natural Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Tuners: Chrome (TBK, VSB) Gold (N)
Strings: High Quality USA Made

VCB430TBK
Thru Black

more
The VCB430 has a lot
going for it than
just a modest price!
Roger Newell, Guitarist magazine

Professional Pickups & Preamps


fitted as standard!

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Named after Laka, the Polynesian patron goddess of hula dancers,

the sweet, soothing tones of the Vintage 'Laka' pro-spec ukulele series
will lift the heart and calm the soul...
VintageLAKASeries
The Fishman Sonitone Onboard Preamp System features
a soundhole mounted preamp with rotary controls for
Volume and Tone and a Fishman Sonicore pickup.
Separate battery box with output jack socket.

VUC80EA VUT80EA VUC90EA VUT90EA


Concert Tenor Concert Tenor
Natural Natural Natural Natural
Satin Satin Satin Satin

Professional Pickups & Preamps


fitted as standard!

MODEL TYPE BACK & SIDES TOP NECK FINGERBOARD BRIDGE PREAMP MACHINES STRINGS FINISH

VUC80EA Cutaway Bodied Concert Koa Solid Sitka Spruce Mahogany/Nato Rosewood Rosewood Fishman Sonitone Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUT80EA Cutaway Bodied Tenor Koa Solid Sitka Spruce Mahogany/Nato Rosewood Rosewood Fishman Sonitone Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUC90EA Cutaway Bodied Concert Koa Solid Koa Mahogany/Nato Rosewood Rosewood Fishman Sonitone Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUT90EA Cutaway Bodied Tenor Koa Solid Koa Mahogany/Nato Rosewood Rosewood Fishman Sonitone Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin

TM

by Vintage

VUS70 VUC70 VUC90 VUT90


Soprano Concert Concert Tenor
Natural Natural Natural Natural
Satin Satin Satin Satin

MODEL TYPE BACK & SIDES TOP NECK FINGERBOARD BRIDGE PREAMP MACHINES STRINGS FINISH

VUS70 Full Bodied Soprano Mahogany Solid Mahogany Mahogany//Nato Rosewood Rosewood Chrome Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUC70 Full Bodied Concert Mahogany Solid Mahogany Mahogany//Nato Rosewood Rosewood - Chrome Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUC90 Full Bodied Concert Koa Solid Koa Mahogany//Nato Rosewood Rosewood - Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin
VUT90 Full Bodied Tenor Koa Solid Koa Mahogany//Nato Rosewood Rosewood - Grover Aquila Open Pore Satin

VintageUkuleleSeries
VUK20N VUK20BL VUK20PK VUK20YL VUK15N
Coconut Hula Pacific Aloha Natural
Tan Blue Pink Yellow

Ukuleles feature Mahogany bodies and tops, 12 frets, Rosewood fingerboard and bridges, open geared tuners. VUK20 outfits include carry bag, pitch pipe and plectrum.

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VintageMandolinSeries

VFM500 VFM500ER VFM500EB


Antique Electro Electro Acoustic
Burst Acoustic Blue Burst
Red Burst

VFM300VSB VFM400AVB VMT400VB


Vintage Antique Vintage Burst
Sunburst Violin Burst with Bag
with Case with Case

MODEL TYPE BODY TOP NECK FINGERBOARD SCALE BRIDGE PICK UP/CONTROLS HARDWARE FINISH

VFM500 Mandolin Mahogany Spruce Mahogany Rosewood 340mm Rosewood Gold Antique Burst
VFM500ER Electric Mandolin Mahogany Spruce Mahogany Rosewood 340mm Rosewood Piezo / Vol & Tone Gold Red Burst
VFM500EB Electric Mandolin Mahogany Spruce Mahogany Rosewood 340mm Rosewood Piezo / Vol & Tone Gold Blue Burst
VFM300VSB F Style Mandolin Solid Maple Solid Spruce Maple Rosewood 352mm Ebony - Gold Vintage Sunburst
VFM400AVB F Oval Mandolin Solid Maple Solid Spruce Maple Rosewood 352mm Ebony - Gold Antique Violin Burst
VMT400VB Double C/A Mandolin Solid Maple Solid Spruce Maple Rosewood 352mm Ebony - Gold Vintage Burst

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VintageBanjoSeries

VOB12
Open Back
G Banjo Strongtones
and resonant

Gear Magazine

VB30G
VB30GDL
G
Deluxe G
Banjo
Banjo

Features
Rolled
Brass Ring

VB35T
The superb
VUB50 banjo is a
VGB26
Guitar
Banjo
Tenor
Banjo

whole heap of fun


Gear magazine

VUB50
Ukulele
Banjo

Coated Heads Fitted As Standard

MODEL TYPE RESONATOR RIM TONE RING HEAD RODS NECK FINGERBOARD SCALE BRIDGE HARDWARE FINISH

VB30G G Banjo Mahogany Aluminium - Remo 30 Mahogany Rosewood 666mm Maple Chrome/Pearloid Natural
VB30GDL Deluxe G Banjo Mahogany Mahogany Rolled Brass Remo 24 Mahogany Rosewood 666mm Maple Chrome Natural
VOB12 Open Back G Banjo Eastern Mahogany Mahogany - Remo 12 Eastern Mahogany Rosewood 670mm Maple Pearloid Natural
VB35T Tenor Banjo Mahogany Aluminium - Remo 30 Mahogany Rosewood 575mm Maple Chrome/ Pearloid Natural
VGB26 Guitar Banjo Mahogany Aluminium - Remo 30 Mahogany Rosewood 575mm Maple Chrome/ Pearloid Natural
VUB50 Ukulele Banjo Eastern Mahogany Aluminium - Remo 4 Eastern Mahogany Rosewood 328mm Maple Pearloid Natural

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Thetovision behind the Vintage range is simple;
offer well-made, reliable instruments
at the best price possible.
Steve Harvey
Acoustic Magazine

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