70th Antigua

Fender is releasing a slew of 70th Anniversary Strats, this is the only one that got my attention. I have always liked the Antigua finish & this one is a fixed bridge model so it's totally my thing. The price, however, is a deal breaker: USD1,499 (Mexican, Vintera II Series).

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Stuff @ SL

These items were recently featured here & they are now available at Swee Lee with the listed prices as indicated.

Also in - Fender Vintera II models. Those prices are not going to attract keen buyers who are looking for a deserving first Fender. Once again, for those keen on the tones offered by the instrument but find the prices disagreeable, do check out the Squier Classic Vibe range.

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Vin 2

Fender released the Vintera II Series because they can. I'm really trying to understand why there is a need for a Version II when the initial Venteras were decent enough to represent the Mexican workmanship. Note the price hike with these instruments so it's quite plain to see where Fender is going with this one. Any outstanding features coming from the V2s to the extent that you need to ditch the Mexican you currently own for this one? None. These are marketed as combining vintage & contemporary elements which supposedly add magic to your tone. You want vintage & contemporary mish-mash without forking out crazy money? Squier's Classic Vibe models have loads of those. 

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