Vintage Tele Battle: Fender Vintera II 50s Nocaster VS Fender American Vintage II 51 Telecaster

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Fender has launched the new Vintera II line as a followup to their popular Vintera line of vintage spec'd electric guitars made in Mexico. The new Vintera II offers a host of new models to choose from. One of the most sought after is surely going to be the Fender Vintera II '50S Nocaster in Blackguard blonde. The popularity of the classic 50's black guard Telecasters has lead Fender to have vintage spec'd counterpart in the American Vintage II Series. The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster offers a similar experience to the Vintera II Nocaster while being different enough to potentially justify the higher price. Which would you choose?
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@robjgolde3221 9 ай бұрын

Great save at 4:25 🤣

@rev0lut10nz 2 ай бұрын

😂😂

@rcdubya 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your interaction, and your reviews! Some of my favorites on KZfaq!

@vyvynylification 10 ай бұрын

LOVED this! What I really like about that AVII '51 is how the neck and body are similar in tint! Matches nicely.

@davidgordon7673 10 ай бұрын

The video that everyone was waiting for. Thank you, @alamo music center!🙏👍✌

@AlamoMusic 10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@brunopietoso1498 8 ай бұрын

I like this review. Very rogue and non biased to promote one Vs the other. Also, thumbs up for not being on the fence on your opinions. Sure budget plays a part in someone's decision but this was really helpful. Thanks guys

@artrogers3985 10 ай бұрын

You guys work really well together.

@kernowrebel9987 9 ай бұрын

Ah man, this is exactly what I was looking for. Also, great work guys, love the vibe and subscribed already!

@julesdiakogiannis 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video and I agree with the "if you got the money go for the MIA ,if you dont the MIM is a good one to get" opinion.

@BobEllis79 4 ай бұрын

I'm a Tele guy but my biggest guitar pet peeve is butterscotch blonde in perfect condition. Blackguards didn't start yellow, they ended up that way over time, and by then were not showroom shiny even if well cared for.

@seangill2413 10 ай бұрын

Referring to the end of the video, both of you should do it!

@belmontbutty4143 10 ай бұрын

Have a Vintera 50s Modified (what used to be the Baja) in Daphne Blue. Fantastic guitar. This was a great comparison, and the only one I've seen so far asking the question of whether the Vintera II for a grand less is the better deal. As the case isn't a big deal for me, what if you swapped out the pups on the VII for a more vintage correct set? How much closer does that get you to the AVII?

@steveyankees1 2 ай бұрын

Good review!

@ronmoore1219 10 ай бұрын

I liked the twanginess of the no caster. The AVII sounded compressed a bit in comparison, to me. But if you asked me tomorrow, I may change my mind. But Cooper nailed it for me with his vote for the pro II . That one I’m working on.

@walterstreet1467 10 ай бұрын

I like both them, I would probably get the Nocaster even though I am not a poly finish fan at my senior age and level would be more than enough me. I was looking originally at their cheaper tele for about half the price. But this would be a great choice for a one and done for me 20:00

@scottjua 10 ай бұрын

I need to play the new Vintera II soon, but comparing the AVII to my 70th Anniversary Custom Shop Broadcaster…(which I sold) it’s feeling VERY VERY Similar. And The pickups on the new AVIIs are GREAT. I was missing that Broadcaster, but the AVII I think fills the gap at a lower price point.

@shaneroberts9466 10 ай бұрын

Both of these look and sound great. I always wanted a Baja but at the time couldn't afford it. I have a Noventa blonde but that's not quite the same. One of these days I'll get one and that new NoCaster model fits into my price range but TBD. Love Coopers playing, he really brings out that Tele twang with that arrangement. I laugh when I watch him play like that cause its so sick!

@shaneroberts9466 10 ай бұрын

BTW hope to see you guys at Guitarlington in October

@pauljohnson3686 Ай бұрын

The Baja has an ash body

@johncale9912 17 күн бұрын

Do it very good review side comments on other versions bang on for clarity and validity

@user-bj7jz2vo1y 10 ай бұрын

Go for the comparison with the guitars in stock! You’ve got my vote. Chris, if it feels right, you love it and can afford it, then do it. You won’t regret buying it- you will regret ( probably) letting it go, right? It’s the old hippy chant, “if it feels good, do it!”

@KartikSharma-yr9lm 4 ай бұрын

How is this nocaster different from Vintera 1 '50s telecaster ?

@CraigFlowersMusic 3 ай бұрын

Cooper’s playing tho. Will you guys consider an AV2 51 and 63 tele shootout? I’m as torn as I’ve ever been ever. I like the top end and dynamics of the 63 pickups but don’t like the colors much. The 51 is perfect in every way except the 63 pups having more life to them.

@yannamengual2777 10 ай бұрын

IMO, the Mex one looks more like a Vintage Blonde than a Butterscotch Blonde. Alder body is different in color tone too. Both guitars are great. I played a Vintage II 51 tele, 2300€,and ordered a Road Worn Vintera 50's tele in Sonic Blue, for half the price which feels better for me except that phenolic pickguard ! Thank you for your work, cheers!

@rcdubya 9 ай бұрын

Actually they call it Blackguard Blonde, not Butterscotch. Hence, the difference.

@rinkedinkrecords 8 ай бұрын

I've owned a ton of Teles and the one I have now is a Vintera '50s Sonic Blue, replaced the neck with a Road Worn (from Fender) and I love it. I've had CS Nocasters and those are really the only Teles that beat it but it's not even close in terms of cost these days, the Vintera is bang for your buck the best.

@grapplewithreality 7 ай бұрын

Did Chris ever end up needimg to beat someome off? Haha....favorite part of this episode.

@AshleyOffset 10 ай бұрын

This is the very comparison I wanted to see! Had no idea the American Vintage had a poly undercoat.

@KRAZEEIZATION 10 ай бұрын

“Nitro let’s the wood breathe” lol! But there’s a sealant layer underneath! Duh! The Nitro on the AV2 is not really like Nitro.

@JBAikensMusic 9 ай бұрын

Question is, will it age like a vintage? If not, complete waste

@Luxdg 8 ай бұрын

That’s the reason why I will refinish my AVR Stratocaster.

@jamesterryausbon7767 26 күн бұрын

51sounds a little sweeter can you adjust your and get the same maybe I got a2008 American standard I plan right next to a guy playing an actual 51 sound so good I started turning knobs on my twin reverb until I couldn't tell them apart sound wise

@jackblack2321 9 ай бұрын

Cooper looks cool with that telecaster

@gingerAV 8 ай бұрын

cooper’s shirt goes so hard

@CraigFlowersMusic 3 ай бұрын

It's a polyester sealant not a polyurethane undercoat. Apparently that “poly” base coat isn’t polyurethane lacquer but some thin kind of sealant cousin of it. Just to clarify. So yes you can wear through the paint if you want.

@ChrisJones-ht9zn Күн бұрын

My American original guitars are both beginning to age so can confirm that is the case.

@Ledzepfan88 9 күн бұрын

Time stamping I feel like the nocaster is more wide open sounding the avii seems to be mellower perhaps warmer back to back with the vintera ii. Interesting! I know contrasting ibg vs g the g is usually the one more wide open sounding. I prefer the looks of the nocaster

@adamricard9410 9 ай бұрын

Fender uses “blonde” and “butterscotch blonde”. The Nocaster is called “blonde.” I think the difference is intentional here.

@freedomforall4573 9 ай бұрын

Yeah from what I’ve read the Vintera ii nocaster is blonde, American Vintage ii is butterscotch blonde. Love the blonde colour.

@jameshunt8373 4 ай бұрын

I would say they are aiming at the nitro dulling over time, whereas the poly will always look the same. Much prefer the blonde, and no wear.

@TREVORJB101 10 ай бұрын

Nothing compares to the American Vintage reissues of 2012-2017. Those are the closest reproductions Fender has done to date.

@gkott78 9 ай бұрын

Sans custom shop. The 70th Anniversary Broadcaster both Custom Shop that I own and the American are unreal. If you find one, play it! I own probably 35 guitars from Gibson, PRS, Fender (quite a few CS models) and that CS Broadcaster is by far my number one. Not even a doubt.

@ZodiacGallery 9 ай бұрын

American Original series was great!

@chaskiandcie 9 ай бұрын

I had one from 2017. I had it for 4 months, then happily sold it. It was dull af. Nice neck tho

@dougjones243 2 күн бұрын

Fender does not own Gretsch!

@deborahmcalister3936 10 ай бұрын

interesting tee shirt Cooper

@stefanogiannotti7801 6 ай бұрын

The pick ups of the AV II sounds more similar to my Squier CV 50 than the Vintera II does!

@kotla671 10 ай бұрын

Fender should bring back the real Vintage Reissues. As simple as that. And, they can continue to produce and sell all the combinations and iterations in addition to real vintage reissues that should rarely need to change. 🙏

@Ledzepfan88 9 күн бұрын

vintera nocaster 7:49 neck 8:31 bridge avii 51 telecaster 9:11 neck 9:43 bridge

@JimWalkerMusic 9 ай бұрын

I vote American. And it was played just they way I want to hear it played. Thanks Cooper.

@47Tinus 6 ай бұрын

Surprised about sall the attention for the looks and smells... I guess the AV sounds warmer (= more bass & mid).

@michaelaiello9525 9 ай бұрын

I need to see that double bound black Tele for Cooper, I mean for the public! Yeah the AVII sounded better, looks better. Mexico or California … doesn’t matter to me. But better pickups, nitro, ash… that adds up. I’m waiting on the Road Worn Vintera II line . Is that happening? Nitro, out of Mexico.. even with cookie cutter chips and dings … that might be the best value new, and an AVII used might top them all. 👍🏽

@mikec3454 7 ай бұрын

Was that a nod to Ontario, Canada? lol I think it was!

@KRAZEEIZATION 10 ай бұрын

A “Nocaster” is a bit of a wasted opportunity in the V2 series. It’s a Tele without Tele on it. Big deal. An Esquire would have been a great choice. Both 50s and 60s Custom Esquire with the binding. I prefer the AV2 here. The sound is less thin and it’s warmer.

@simonsmith2642 8 ай бұрын

The USA has better pickups and if you believe in tone wood, like I do that is also making it better in tone. But if you have good amp, spend more on the amp always, and with a good amp, just a tweak of the knob, you wont notice. The quality of the USA is still unmatched. That said I play a Japan JV modified so there ya go. I do wish you would measure the necks, buying online, those measurements are VERY important.

@anothernewworld9650 9 ай бұрын

A question for Cooper: Imagine you have no money, and then your great aunt gives you $2000 to buy a ‘50s style Tele. You get to keep the change. Do you buy the AVII, or the Vintera II and pocket the change?

@stephenkennedy7347 10 ай бұрын

Butterscotch didn't come in till Telecasters. So the Nocaster should just be blonde although they give a variety of names to that colours and my tele pre butterscotch colour is called off white vintage blonde.🤔

@Donnybrook10 6 ай бұрын

the tones from the AVII is night and day.

@a1969rocker2 9 ай бұрын

Each of you…do it!

@blackfrancis33 5 ай бұрын

You could beat someone off who is coming on the stage with it… Fender needs to start including that feature in their marketing materials

@Coolbeans1492 10 ай бұрын

Man theres smthg abt 50s fenders although the 60s guitars are more popular. I think in the 60s they became more mellow but in the 50’s they were more intense which is great with gain.

@bradconklin2878 8 ай бұрын

Man, Cooper's good.

@GoodmanRecordingsTokyo 27 күн бұрын

DO IT!!

@Zif-the-Old-Herring 7 ай бұрын

The Nocaster sounded like a Tele. Just the right amount of high end sparkle ready to unleash it's inner icepick. The AV II sounded a bit less lively. A nice generic, well rounded guitar for any occasion.

@themusicbox500 8 ай бұрын

I thought the American vintage, too, had a warmer sound.

@scottbarattini9180 10 ай бұрын

Do it !

@blues3531 7 ай бұрын

Regarding the color, they aren't supposed to be the same. The AV2 is "butterscotch" blonde and the Vintera is just blonde, so they all look more yellow.

@rodrich1644 8 күн бұрын

Bring back the Road Worn butterscotch tele.

@rohanlelliott3062 10 ай бұрын

DO IT!

@bronconv 10 ай бұрын

Do it!!!

@TrickyTrav967 2 ай бұрын

Do it!!!!!!!!

@redflag4781 10 ай бұрын

They are close enough that the player is 99.999999% the difference. $1000 ...yeah, that's a lot.

@iagobroxado Ай бұрын

Yes, get Cooper his bound Tele!

@13aphomet 8 ай бұрын

You could definitely beat someone off with a Tele!!

@mattm2827 9 ай бұрын

@4:24 “you could beat someone off…uhh away.” You could do what now?

@tvsi23 8 ай бұрын

Caught that too ha

@ryangunwitch-black 4 ай бұрын

The neck pup on the AVII is hands down a hunnerd times sweeter than that of the Vintera II. Both have a great bridge sound but the AVII has a little more magic. Aside from the lack of a vintage neck shape and board radius, the Classic Vibe blackguard is probably just as good as the Vintera. Yeah, I said it. 😂

@seeburg10 2 ай бұрын

I just played an AVII at my local GC. Magic is the word. Never heard unplugged sustain and resonance like it. The neck (close to the nut) actually vibrated in my left hand. Fit and finish is impeccable. Neck figuring is gorgeous, basically quilted. Ash body with perfect natural grain and both beautifully finished. And the pickups! You can hear their presence even on a phone speaker. I’m going back to buy it.

@BorisPadilla-gi5uc 3 ай бұрын

Hasn’t Fender historically used an undercoat that isn’t nitro to seal the wood and then sprayed nitro over the paint?

@seeburg10 2 ай бұрын

Yes indeed.

@michagonet3716 8 ай бұрын

Guys, Nocaster blonde is not butterscotch blond. It is supposed to be different.

@TommySG1 10 ай бұрын

Ok, what in the world is the reasoning for shooting nitro over poly, I’ve got to ask!!! 🤣 I’m simply guessing it can’t be cost? ( correct me if I’m wrong here ), most of my T and S style guitars are Warmoth builds I’ve done myself and painted myself as well and yes, I used full nitro and they came out beautifully 👍 I shoot the bodies with a nitro type sanding sealer as my base coat and then of course the nitro color and then satin or gloss nitro. The only benefit I can fathom here is they go on thicker with the poly base coat to save some time layering it? This is so far out there for me it’s comical. I’m just going to take a stab @ a guess here and say Fender’s just doing this to satisfy a half ass cork sniffers so they can say it’s a nitro finish? 🤣 ( Meanwhile the old myth of the nitro finish being more resonant just went right out the window with that poly base coat 🤣 ). Anyhow, I apologize for the long winded comment here…. I really dig your feeds though guys and thanks for sharing this little tid bit of knowledge on this, I’d obviously never had known they’re doing this ahah!

@scottjua 10 ай бұрын

DO IT

@Runoratsu 9 ай бұрын

You get 51 pickups in the American Tele? Whoa! I always thought you’d only get 2!

@sebastiangomez5068 10 ай бұрын

Get the Am Pro 2 for around $1.700

@sebastiangomez5068 10 ай бұрын

Satin neck. Pointless to get nitro with a poly base coat

@Squall6575 10 ай бұрын

I like the am pro ii, but I would switch those pickups out.

@videomove 3 ай бұрын

do it!

@vedder10 10 ай бұрын

Do it

@jonmurphy776 7 ай бұрын

I wish you would chicken pick Andy Summers style 😎

@darrenflood7702 10 ай бұрын

Do it...

@CraigFlowersMusic 4 ай бұрын

Do it.

@efx245precor3 10 ай бұрын

They can say made in Corona but not made in USA

@KRAZEEIZATION 10 ай бұрын

Since 2016, Californian law states that MADE IN USA can only be stamped on a product that’s 100% made in USA. Fender uses parts from all over the world. On the back of the headstocks of USA made guitars it says Corona, CA since 2016. Made in USA is gone.

@pepmasters-999 10 ай бұрын

Not true. Californian law is stricter in this area than the FTC rules, and when originally introduced did require 100%, but was quickly loosened a little. Up to 5% of the sale value can be represented by parts made outside the US (up to 10% if those parts are not available in the US). Furthermore, as I understand it, the Californian Law _only_ applies if the product is sold within California. It's possible, I think, that after the relaxation, Fendeer might have been able to go back to Made in the USA for some of their guitars but I believe Fender just chooses to stick with the Corona, CA to enitrely sidestep it.

@unicallbraz7548 9 ай бұрын

American vintage is brigther...

@hammill444 6 ай бұрын

So sick and tired of these vintage spec guitars. Why adhere to bad ideas and quite frankly design flaws just to boast some mythical vintage vibe? 7 1/4 radius, removing necks just to turn the truss rod-- ridiculous.

@martintaylor1758 10 ай бұрын

Do it! I cleared it with Yngwie Malmsteen.

@nerfherder9021 9 ай бұрын

Only in California haha

@conrad-music3922 9 ай бұрын

1. The Nocaster is first half of 1951, not 1950. 2.They're not supposed to be the same color. There is such a thing as Nocaster blonde. It's lighter. Do your homework.