The bridge dimples, is because back in the early 60s, leo only finished the top part as suppsedly the bottom half would never be seen as the ash tray bridge cover would cover it up, so he decided to only partly finish the top part of it, to save money where he could

@mojo6778

10 ай бұрын

Lee on Andertons had the same story about Leo saving money on the plating since it would have the ash tray bridge cover. Interesting what lengths people and businesses will go to in order to cut cost.

@ollieburden2562

10 ай бұрын

@mojo6778 yeah that's where I learnt that bit of info lol

@mikec3454

7 ай бұрын

Yeah my American Vintage II 1963 Tele has the same dimpling on the bridge behind the pickup.

@ginopenguino1450

7 ай бұрын

The more I learn about Uncle Leo, the more fascinating I find him to be. I’ve been Fender for life since 1968.

@seanzinger

5 ай бұрын

It’s amazing that they kept this weird detail

Love that Explosions in the Sky riff at the end. It melts my elder Millennial heart lol

The rosewood looks smashing on that and the LPB Strat. I own the fiesta red Vintera 50s Tele. Awesome guitars but the prices are getting ridiculous.

I'm glad that the Vintera series is stepping up the game, and the rosewood is more than welcome. But do you know what makes me sad? The fact that USA Fenders, especially the nitro finished series are now basically only a dream for many players. Guess maybe it's just a perception thing, but I'm definitely of the old school where MIM was supposed to be a relatively affordable alternative. These are definitely not affordable, just a little less expensive. And you don't even get a case, or high end pickups.

@myworms

10 ай бұрын

Even a MIM is in the $1k+ range now

@robjgolde3221

9 ай бұрын

Agreed on everything except the pickups. Any Vintera I’ve ever heard or played has sounded better than the Player series pickups and even some of the V-Mod pickups.

@rabbla3569

9 ай бұрын

I have a télé 63 am vintage 2 and it's a shame! Cheap case, full scratch top, out of tune, full buzz from 12 th fret on half of strings for 2,2 k euros!!!!!!!!!!!

@mikec3454

7 ай бұрын

@@rabbla3569agree the case sucks with the AVII 1963 Telecaster, because they opted not to use G&G. That said, my experience is not like yours - I have zero buzz or playability issues. It’s a great sounding guitar and the neck is super comfortable.

@81ghale

7 ай бұрын

Yep. These being over 1k kind of defeats the whole purpose of the line anyway. That being said I saved and bought one like in the video. Waiting for it to ship. First thing I’ve been able to afford over $500 in a long time now and will be the last for awhile.

I have a Reissue MIM 52 Vintera with the good Ball bat neck brass saddles bridge, 7.25 radius. I love it, it is so good. I have big hands and it just feels great. The sound is ghostly.

i recently bought a near mint 2019 Vintera 60s modified and it's a fantastic guitar .Amazing tones from the 4-way switch and S1 pot and as you can pick one up for half the price of a new Vintera ii it might be the best value Tele out there .

I don't know Jeremy, the return of the rosewood board is huge!

That fiesta red is a love at first sight kind of thing for me and I’m going to get one. I have a case for it already so I’m okay with the cheap gig bag.

They look great especially the nocaster and bringing back rosewood on Mexican fenders is a great improvement

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

We had one of the nocasters at Hometown and it's the best guitar from fender under $2k

@jamesC20907

Ай бұрын

I LOVE the Nocaster...except.... that big chunky u-neck. 😢 I wish there was a combo of the Nocaster spec and the smaller 60s neck.

I love your playing on this video Jeremy!!! I get we are in an inflation timeframe but I thought these came out a bit too high in price.

I feel similar about the vox AC15C1. Spent money tweaking the CC version (bright cap, tubes, speaker, etc) and the next version came stock the way I had basically gotten it for less money.

I saw Roy Buchanan play his Tele. It was old. Come to think of it, I guess I got that way too!

Interesting perspective about everything being bumped up a grade. And why not? Better machining, more information, more competition & more experience. I'd say you're about right that my CV bass is as good as a 90s Mexican strat but it's hard to say because of the time gap and the fact the strat was a friend's. It's close though and I thoroughly enjoy my bass.

Jeremey, what actually makes the new Vintera II so good? Is it just the QC? Specs? You said the pickups sound a bit bland and that it doesn't come with a case. Seems like a pretty run of the mill reissue vintage style tele. So what makes this guitar worth the price over say a player Tele? The 7.25in radius isn't going to be for everyone. These are still poly as well. I guess for the money it's not bad, but what makes it great?

I loved that you finally said that Fender is the best its ever been. People love the nostalgia and think 70s-2000s fenders may have been better, but I can say without a doubt the new stuff fender is putting out gets better and better over time.

@jayyoungmusic919

10 ай бұрын

Fender is definitely producing the best guitar models they ever have. Before the player series Mexican guitars unless a special run did not have alnico pickups. The quality of the hardware is telling when you see older Mexican standards of the 2000’s. That being said. Fenders QC is some of the WORST it has ever been. He even said in this video, guitars will never be the sum of their parts if they are not set up right. These new Tom Delonge signatures are proof in the pudding

@myworms

10 ай бұрын

It should for what they’re charging now

@Squall6575

10 ай бұрын

@@myworms yea I hate how expensive its gotten post pandemic. Theres no way an american pro ii should cost 2000+. For fender’s price point, there are some great aternatives in the used market (nash, lsl)

@myworms

10 ай бұрын

@@Squall6575 you can buy a really really nice custom in that price range

Enjoying your channel. What are your thoughts on the satin finish D18 and D28 this year?

@powbobs

2 ай бұрын

They sound amazing.

... I'm a proud Fender bass player, and I have more Fender guitars than basses (but I just bought a Precision Vintera II)!! You're tempting me with this one!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀

Thanks for the video - are the fretboard edges pre-rolled on the Vintera ii?

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

Yes

I treat my Tele with utmost care and I'm pretty sure it hates me for it

I hope they soon will release Vintera II roadworn. Mark my words, they will come👌🤘

@kevinmurtagh4996

9 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing! I love the road worn guitars, specifically how the necks feel.

@powbobs

2 ай бұрын

And they’ll cost $2000. 😂

The finish on the bridge is based on vintage Teles that came with a bridge cover. The idea was that the guitar would be played with the bridge cover on so that part of the bridge wouldn't need to be polished, only the front part that would be visible. So this is vintage correct although on real vintage Teles the difference is not as stark as what you see here.

The rosewood fingerboard is much better than pau ferro or laurel. Given the price Fender could have equipped high-end pickups such as the Custom Shop Twisted or the Nocaster 51. A bone nut would be good as well as strings measuring 10-46.

The bridge is actually more period correct because they used to buff the front of the bridge and not the back because it was covered up by the ashtray cover. Go look at close up pictures of vintage late 60's/early 70's Tele's.

It used to be that Fender put no-load tone pots on their American guitars but not the Mexicans. Is that still a thing? Might be something to check out that could add a little "sparkle" to the Vintera.

I have a Vintera Series Mustang. It's brand, brand new, unplayed. I got it end of the summer and then the Vintera II line came out. If they wouldn't have made the Competition Burgundy I'd be fine. I'm trying to sell my Mustang for the different color. I'll tell you though, the Vintera Mustang is so nice. I've had other Vintera models, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Road Worn Telecaster, and they're weren't all equal. JM was nice, not very JM sounding though. Jaguar was junk. Road Worn Tele was top shelf. This Mustang, top shelf as well. I traded an AmProII JM for a TVL JM, American for MIM. Country of origin has no bearing on the quality of the guitar, I can honestly say that and I believe your video is pointing that out too. They preserve quality for the lines they want to have quality.

Are the fretboard edges rolled? That was the deal-breaker for me on the Player series-uncomfortably sharp edge. The Player Plus and Pro II have rolled edges and are pure butter.

@drjay927

9 ай бұрын

Rolled my own edges on my tele. I like it better than my player plus strat. However, it is heavier.

It just worries me getting a guitar that’s got a truss rod screw under the bastard scratch plate instead of at the headstock

The reason only the front is finished on the bridge is because in the early 50s telecasters were meant to be played with an ash tray cover. Leo fender being the production genius he was decided it was only necessary to finish the front pirtuon that would be seen

What is the model of this strap? It looks awesome…

@JeremySheppard

17 күн бұрын

It’s an early 90’s Ernie Ball. I’ve had it for probably 15 years now.

To the (short) list of "things that are wrong," I would add the fact that the torsion adjustment screw is located at the base of the neck instead of at the top, behind the nut. This means you have to unscrew the neck from the body just to get to adjustment screw and perform a basic setup. It's not necessarily a deal-breaker, but it does take retro a bit too far in my opinion.

@tylerdurden5122

9 ай бұрын

Mate this line is vintage spec. It wouldnt be vintage spec if the beck adjust was in a non vintage spot now would it?

@gordonlewis7570

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I am well aware of that. I’m rather vintage myself. But thank you for taking time out of your day to spread knowledge.

@trev3971

7 ай бұрын

Not so. There's a channel routed between the neck pickup cavity and the neck pocket that makes it easy to access the heel adjust without removing the neck.

@gordonlewis7570

7 ай бұрын

@@trev3971 I guess it depends on how you define "easy." Your method requires removing the pickguard (8 screws vs 4 for the neck). Because the neck pickup on these models is mounted to the body rather than the pickguard, the pickup obstructs access to the neck adjustment screw with a normal screwdriver, even with the channel route. Access is a lot easier with a right-angle screwdriver, available at most hardware stores. For the record, I've owned several Teles with this "feature," so I'm quite familiar with how to make the necessary adjustment. I've done it dozens of times. I'm also aware that, unless you favor a very low action and change string gauges often, a neck adjustment is generally a "set it and forget it" sort of affair. That said, let's not pretend that a neck heel adjustment screw is as quick and easy to access as an an adjustment screw located behind the nut.

@trev3971

7 ай бұрын

@@gordonlewis7570 If you've done it that way dozens of times, why did you insist you have to remove the neck to get at the rod?

Rosewood fretboard is the only wait to go with Fenders 😉

A current player series is in no way shape or form as good as an older American . Every player I’ve held could saw wood with the jagged fret ends. If I go into a big guitar store I make sure to slide my fingers along the fretboard edge of any Mexican made fender, and they have fret sprout without fail because fender is too cheap to dry the maple long enough before using it.

I have a Fender hard case. I’d rather they spend more in the guitar’s R&D than on accessories.

I love just straight playing chords off the bat

I’d buy an album of this guy just playing, he’s got some nice chops.

Oh no. I really can't buy anymore guitars but its beautiful.

@DanCThorpe

10 ай бұрын

Shame they don't make a blonde version though.

If they threw in a case, the cost would increase to the point where you'd be better off just getting an Am Pro II.

For that much money on a vintage spec an no nitro finish? No thanks. I paid $650+ for a MIM Fender in 2012, not paying double that now.

@tylerdurden5122

9 ай бұрын

Mate they were using poly from the 60s. Poly is vintage spec for the 60s and 70s models

@tylerdurden5122

9 ай бұрын

You are right though, I bought a 2019 vintera 60s for $1550 AUD. these new ones are like $1900. A player series new is $1100 AUD and I’m not sure where they reckon the other $800 worth is (apart from throwing in a $50 gig bag)

these will be a great deal on the used market for $800

same bridge texture the classic series had

I'm considering trading my player plus top strat for a american professionall ii

@RByrne

10 ай бұрын

Its definitely worth it. I always find the Ultra and Am Pro ii to feel best over the entire Fender range.

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

The am pro ii is heavenly

@toddj9548

9 ай бұрын

I did it today and could not be happier. What a great strat! I absolutely love it. American Pro ii in 3 color sunburst with rosewood fingerboard.

Good sales pitch.

Thanks for the review but I don’t think you can compare the 90s and 2000s Mexican guitars to the current players and classic vibes. Current versions use cheaper woods like nato and pau ferro where earlier versions were alder ash and rosewood. Even the old classic vibes were alder and rosewood. Cheaper woods being used today. Even the versions of the old MIM classic series offered nitro bodies. No comparison.

@81ghale

7 ай бұрын

Those nitro vintera’s came out later, these will too. They sell too well to stop now.

Warp stabilizer and speed can’t be used on same clip

@JeremySheppard

6 ай бұрын

😂 every time

Still no truss rod slot on the nut? So dumb. I understand the argument to try and be vintage specific, but I mean the logic is dumb. V2 Strats don’t have a 3 pup selector. So why not a truss rod slot? It’s the same thing as buying a vintage car and trying to find vintage tires. There are certain modern exceptions that need to be met. Love Fender, but ball dropped. Great job on the demo.

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree and love that comparison. One man's "reissue" is another man's "ignoring innovation and better design"

Got a 2022 Player butterscotch Tele used for $600 last month. I just can’t imagine why anyone would need more guitar than that. Quality is so high. Mexican guitars from several companies seem to be punching super high right now.

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

That's an excellent guitar and great price!!

@batman48195

10 ай бұрын

Also, I don’t think wood or age has as big of an impact on electric guitars as it does with acoustic. It’s more the electronics than the wood. Plus with pedals you can get the tones you want.

@dzungpham

10 ай бұрын

I used to have the same thought until i play vintera 50s road worn and performer on bunch of amps. The tone is night and day compare to player series. Vintera has warm much thicker tone, more output and balance even the on the low tone knob, on the other hand performer has thin but high clarity. Hope they release vintera ii road worn with nitro finish.

6:58 for like 2 seconds I thought he was going to start singing.

I love everything about this series (well not love...like maybe). What I don't like is this constant push for a 7.5 radius on all their Vintera series guitars! I wish Fender would stop this fret out nonsense (using 7.5 ) and use a 9.5 radius or even a compound radius from 7.5 to 9.5 (which would be ideal), 10 or 12 it would be great. Unfortunately, this is so typical of Fender to make a great guitar that needs so many upgrades for it to be playable by a working musician. Hey, I can tolerate the zinc tremolo, the just o.k. pickups, cheesy wiring, cheap tuners and the fact that you must take the neck off the body to adjust the neck...all that I can deal with as it is an easy and not to costly fix. What I can't deal with is the 7.5 radius on ALL the Vintera series guitars. I, and all my band mate friends use a Fender soft V or mid 60's C, 9.5 radius replacement neck (which to me Fender has the best ones out there) is NOT a cheap fix, as they are around $300.00 or more plus installation and set up. If fender made a series (keeping the price low) exactly like this one but changed the radius (also keep the neck thickness to a soft V or 60's C...no more deep or modern C's please) to a compound 7.5 to 10 or just a 9.5, I and many of my friends would most likely buy one in every color. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.

@larrytrujillo5672

10 ай бұрын

Rick you are exactly right about that.

@tylerdurden5122

9 ай бұрын

Mate you’re completely missing the point. If they weren’t 7.5, they wouldn’t be vintage spec. VINTage ERA. Get it??

Hot take (maybe not so hot): hard shell cases suck! I'd much rather have a high level bag like a Mono

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

I think you're right. I have the f1225 fender case and it's magical. Hands down more helpful than a case.

@tylerdurden5122

9 ай бұрын

Thing is these aren’t high level soft cases… they’re regular gig bags. I’d rather just get the $50 off and no crappy bag

Couldn't agree more with Fender putting out some great instruments lately. My only concern is if my wife and my bank account can tolerate it.

Would like to see them release an affordable vintera B Bender version telecaster.

@powbobs

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

I respect your opinion but I'm struggling with how you can be authentic when Fender send you something and then sponsor the video. I'm curious how you could say something like, "This guitar is awful", knowing that Fender might never call upon your services in the future. Is that a concern?

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

It is a concern but I've been able to honestly share my opinion for the last 3 years with them. There's nothing glaringly wrong with these guitars, this one was probably my most critical. It's an expensive guitar to not come with a case and it devalues some of the guitars that came before it.

@JeremySheppard I may need to unsubscribe from your channel. I have owned MANY guitars back in the day, and settled happily on a 2016 Martin OM28. I love it to bits, but your freaking videos are giving me horrendous GAS and I find myself scrolling Reverb and eBay far more than I should! Haha

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

Hang with me! 😆 don't go!

Show me on the fretboard where the guitar hurt you. 😂

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

😂

I see FISHING LINE!

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

It's true. It's 100lb and doubled up on each side but I'm still nervous every time.

lol its sponsered by fender , but its your opinion lmao😂 how does that work ,cant say anthing really bad?(much guitar for that money...vague ... its 2x better then the previous gen?? lol 2 times the price yes) I played some vinteras in different shops and was dissapointed . i think the vintera is aimed at the beginner player who want to feel like this or this artist because he's playing a 60s or 50s strat/tele . just feel with your hands and buy with your brains and not eyes. I bought the american perfomer tele instead and played / sounded like a dream ( was worth the extra 200euro in my case ) . PU's sounded dead on these vintera guitars.would buy a squier with a nice setup from the luthier instead of these vinteras

That chord 6:51

Pau Ferro is ugly lol the orange tint puts me off every time. Not going to lie, seeing these new Vintera II Telecasters makes me a little jealous that I bought an AVII 1963 Telecaster a couple months ago. These seem to be great value.

Nice shilling! so shiny and better than the last version!

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

Just doing my part. 😂

Well, technically if they paid for your time then they paid for your opinion. A positive or negative opinion but at least they get advertisement.

Fender is paying for your time, but not for your good opinion! Come on...

Rosewood baby! No need to stain your hands and further empty your wallet with that Montypresso...

"KZreadr gushes over overpriced Fender they sent him for free"

@JeremySheppard

10 ай бұрын

Got em.

Neil young !

bridge looks like cheap white metal.....the other ones use steel.

Just repeating the word better is not informative. it sounds like a school child! "my new guitar is better than the last one"