Fender is making Road Worn guitars again – this time with the Vintera II line
Fender has expanded its Vintera II range – which pairs vintage ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s specs with forward-thinking appointments for the modern player – with a limited-edition line of Road Worn models.
Fender’s Road Worn guitars, of course, come pre-aged – or “relic’d” – to give brand-new guitars the look of an instrument with years of use.
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They have however, become rarer in the Fender catalogue in recent years, but the introduction of these new Road Worn Vintera II models signals that the Big F might have further plans to dive back into artificial aging.
Your mind when you think Road Worn might go to noticeably battered instruments which signal years of heavy ‘road’ use. But the new Vintera II Road Worn range introduces a new – and far more subtle – aging process which aims for a less in-your-face ‘closet classic’ vibe.
It’s a similar aesthetic to the Heirloom finish introduced on Bruno Mars’ 2023 signature Stratocaster, and on the American Ultra Luxe Vintage collection – which landed just last month – with minimal obvious dings and scratches and an emphasis on soft patterns of wear and semi-gloss finishes.
Naturally, the Vintera II Road Worn range is headed up by its artificial aging process, but it also features a series of specs designed for vintage guitar lovers, including ‘50s and ‘60s era-correct pickups for “vintage-accurate tone”, and authentic neck shapes for a period-correct feel.
The range comprises four models – a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass – with colours including Sonic Blue, Black, 3-Color Sunburst, Fiesta Red, Blonde, Charcoal Frost Metallic and Burgundy Mist Metallic.
“Featuring a variety of vintage colours finished in Road Worn aged nitrocellulose lacquer, the Vintera II Road Worn ‘60s Stratocaster recreates the look and feel of a well-played classic,” says Fender.
“The limited Road Worn models are enhanced with a new subtle aging process combining light checking, gentle wear patterns and a semi-gloss finish, while maintaining the authentic broken-in feel players love about vintage Fenders.”
Price-wise, the Limited-Edition Vintera II Road Worn Stratocaster and Telecaster are priced at £1,349, the Jazzmaster and Precision Bass at £1,399.
For more info, head to Fender.
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