yeah cool Corsair I don't know much about Vantage guitars but know the Japanese build a damn fine product in just about all things manufactured there. Hope your shed doesn't get too hot would hate to see a neck warp from the heat !
What is the lap steel looks interesting ? Now your avatar makes more sense seeing your large axe collection !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Yes, they did, and I assume stiil do, make a fine guitar! Warped necks; the very thought makes my teeth itch, eh! They are in a cool corner, and under cover with silica gel bags in each case - they haven't moved so far!Originally Posted by wokkaboy
The Vantage range encompassed basic to exotic, and whilst I played a VA 900 onstage for 20+ years without backup, nowadays I'd take the P90 Avenger because it's light, handy and eminently playable!
The lap steel is a Made in NZ Commodore and was made in the late 50s... I think! It had a really weird, oddball output jack that I replaced with a standard 6mm jack but is otherwise OEM, and a real beast! I use it in C6, E9, Em or G11. Being a six string limits it a bit, but it's still great fun to play!!
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