Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

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Posted by Doug on Thu, 06/09/05 - 04:56:12.

Vantage was a well made brand of guitars and basses built in Japan through the 80's by the Matsomuko factory (Aria Pro II, Westone, Etc)

The name was sold off and is now owned by Samick of Korea. They are no longer in the same class.

THE reource for information on Vantage and other Matsomuko brands is here: http://www.therathole.org/guitars/

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Vantage Avenger X-77T electric guitar

Posted by Wade on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 15:26.

The serial number on this guitar is 03030561. According to what I read about Motsomuko company, etc, vantage guitars were being produced even during the early 60's. According several other guitar info sites, the serial number indicates the numbers are as follows: 03030561:
03: manufacturer code for that model
03: month it was made
05: day it was made
61: year it was made

Most X77's you find were factory with one humbucker w/coil tap switch, 1 volume, 1 tone, a front mounted output jack, and brass tremelo bridge hardware with high quality tuners, although made by vantage. The neck plate and the keys bear the Vantage "V" logo with the serial number stamped on the plate. Body style is somewhat similar to a PRS while the headstock shape closely resembles a Washburn strat copy. The tuners stay in tune well, the hardware and electronics seem good quality, neck is fantastic, great sustain produced by the highly sought after Motsomuko MMK-5 coil tapped humbucker. Great sound from a single pickup guitar. My question is: "Is this guitar in fact an original X77T Vantage Avenger made March 5th, 1961 and if so, how much is it worth?"

Vantage X77T

Posted by Wade on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 15:29.

Correction to post:

Most you find had TWO humbuckers, each with separate volume and tone controls. That model is the X77. The single pickup models are the X77T.

vantage acoustic guitar model vs-35cem

Posted by RS on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 20:26.

Vantage acoustic guitar, model vs-35cem

Was this guitar made in Japan, korea or indoniesia ? Approximate value ? quality and year produced ?

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Alicia on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 02:06.

I have a vantage guitar thats a green colour that I couldnt find any picutes on the internet so I could find out the model name. It not a flying V but its not an invader but is similar can someone help plz thanks : Vantage was a well made brand of guitars and basses built in Japan through the 80's by the Matsomuko factory (Aria Pro II, Westone, Etc)

: The name was sold off and is now owned by Samick of Korea. They are no longer in the same class.

: THE reource for information on Vantage and other Matsomuko brands is here: http://www.therathole.org/guitars/

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Spencer on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 04:51.

I have a 700vp ser#70707.original case.dark brown

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage telecaster copy Guitar?

Posted by mike vanore on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 22:54.

vantage make a telecaster style guitar? if so...korean or japan?

Mike

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Dani on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 17:17.

I have a beautiful Vantage guitar but can not find any info on it. It is a quilt top with goldtone hardware. The style number is 828 GDT. Any info on this style?
Thanks, D

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Jake on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 21:32.

I own a Vantage AV-315 electric guitar, it has 1 Humbucker and 1 single coil pickup. The single coil does not appear to be working and I've been trying to repair the guitar. The problem appears to be coming from the 3-way switch; a large black, solid core wire is connected from the body of the switch and I have no idea where it is supposed to go. I currently have it grounded to the phase switch where the volume and tone knobs are grounded as well.

Could anyone provide any insight and/or blueprints?

Regards,

Jacob

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Angelica on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 21:43.

I have a Vantage VC20 classic guitar.
Can anyone tell me more about this particular model ?

questions and comment

Posted by jimtempleton on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 02:17.

sorry, i cant help w yours. i cant find info on my own vantage acoustic w pickup. $325 about 15 yrs ago at a winnipeg pawn shop-new off the wall. i have played much more expensive axes and i can tell you, my friend, that this thing is insanely the best! korean, model vst-5osc5, ser 921000007. it spoke to me. first hands on it i did a e-maj. then just slid up to the same on the octave----perfect! i have never adjusted the truss rod in all these yrs. the only thing i have done is replace the saddle as the original was lost due to my own sloppiness while changing string and moving at the same time. this thin body is loud, great tone thru the picking positions, and is a freakin rock i construction. the only thin is, the pickup crapped out after only a couple of times of use. thats ok because i have stopped playing out and only use it at home now. friends-etc. i cannot give this guitar enough credit, as i have done finger and townshend workouts and it still sound better(in my humble opinion) as good as any expensive ( out-my-range) guitar that i have ever played in my 46 yrs of loving to play! this is the only one of its kind that i have ever seen, and wonder if anyone else has one? it is truly a beauty, and i wonder if anyone can help me find the guy - guys who made it so that i can give them kudos. it is deffenitly not a (friday) job. i only wish they could see how well thier efforts have been appreciatd! regrds, jimtempleton

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by jess lee on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 05:31.

:i have what could only be called a luitar.acoustic model eli5lt,serial#83010378.sticker on inside reads sound by design,

RatHole has moved: www.matsumoku.org

Posted by Doug on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 15:10.

Oops - The Rathole Website has moved and is now: www.matsumoku.org

: Vantage was a well made brand of guitars and basses built in Japan through the 80's by the Matsomuko factory (Aria Pro II, Westone, Etc)

: The name was sold off and is now owned by Samick of Korea. They are no longer in the same class.

: THE reource for information on Vantage and other Matsomuko brands is here: http://www.therathole.org/guitars/

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Doug on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 14:59.

Regarding the questions about a variety of Vantages: If it isn't clearly labeled as Made in Japan, it is almost certainly made in Korea by Samick and is pretty much worth what any other low cost Korean guitar is worth.

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by gary clague on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 21:34.

i'm looking at a guitar locally. a well used one that bears the markings of matsu guitars from japan. it looks like a vantage vs 650, but it's a true neck thru not a bolt on. it has a label on the head of "ariang". no other markings, but this has been altered in a couple places. any other info would be great...

Vantage b-20G-DT bridge ass'ly; r they available ?what other options do I have? Thanks

Posted by Tony on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 11:55.

: Regarding the questions about a variety of Vantages: If it isn't clearly labeled as Made in Japan, it is almost certainly made in Korea by Samick and is pretty much worth what any other low cost Korean guitar is worth.

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Michael Farney on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 03:11.

I have a vantage acoustic guitar korean made
vs 70s
could you tell me anything about it?

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Larry on Sat, 04/22/2006 - 05:32.

: I have a vantage acoustic guitar korean made
: vsr-90ce-TBL
: could you tell me anything about it?

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by Joyce on Wed, 01/18/2006 - 00:24.

: I have a Vantage guitar (VW160)that has only been played a few times and is in excellent condition. What price should I put on it when I want to sell it?

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by John Read on Tue, 06/14/2005 - 11:53.

I have an old vantage acuostic an would like to find out some about it eg age and where it was made . any information would be GREAT !!!
Model VW160
Serial 16475

Regards John

Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?

Posted by James on Sat, 06/18/2005 - 09:22.

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