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  1. Vantage Guitar Model Question
    Mike C

    My grandfather bought a Vantage acoustic today for $100 US and I was wondering if it was a good deal. The only information I have is that the model number is "LTD" and the serial number is "84100274." I’ve checked ebay and several sites and can’t find any information on it.

    1. Vantage LTD
      Chris Moulson

      Here we are, 14 years after this question was asked, and I too own this acoustic and can’t seem to find any info on it. Can anyone help with this?

  2. Vantage 635TG 335 type
    Simon

    I’ve currently got my eye on one of these Vantage 635TG semis.
    Are they as good as they look ?
    Any info / comments please

    Thanks

  3. Vantage Electric Accoustic
    Brad

    I purchased a Vantage Acoustic Electric recently but can not locate any specifications on line. It is a design I’ve never seen in a guitar, therefore one of the reasons I purchased it. Its sound is beautiful as well taking into consideration the sound hole design. I had the opportunity to play a few Ibanez, Martins and Gibson acoustics, but none had the sound this one did.

    The guitar itself Im sure is Mahogany, while the front is a lighter wood. The design on the sound hole almost looks like a snowflake. Any details you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    1. Re: Vantage Electric Accoustic
      Roger

      : I purchased a Vantage Acoustic Electric recently but can not locate any specifications on line. It is a design I’ve never seen in a guitar, therefore one of the reasons I purchased it. Its sound is beautiful as well taking into consideration the sound hole design. I had the opportunity to play a few Ibanez, Martins and Gibson acoustics, but none had the sound this one did.

      : The guitar itself Im sure is Mahogany, while the front is a lighter wood. The design on the sound hole almost looks like a snowflake. Any details you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

      :
      : Thanks

      1. Re: Vantage Electric Accoustic
        bumpkin scholar

        : : I purchased a Vantage Acoustic Electric recently but can not locate any specifications on line. It is a design I’ve never seen in a guitar, therefore one of the reasons I purchased it. Its sound is beautiful as well taking into consideration the sound hole design. I had the opportunity to play a few Ibanez, Martins and Gibson acoustics, but none had the sound this one did

        : : The guitar itself Im sure is Mahogany, while the front is a lighter wood. The design on the sound hole almost looks like a snowflake. Any details you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

        : :
        : : Thanks

        High end vantage guitars have sapele solid tops. Sapele is heartwood african mahogany. They were made in late 80’s early 90’s before being aced out by cheaper chinese stuff. Similar in value to olympia guitars of the same period

  4. Vantage Acoustic (Crescent?)
    Tim Michael

    I have been looking for a couple years online now for anyone who has a guitar like mine, its a Jumbo style acoustic with a transparent red flame maple top, two crescent shaped sound holes under the strings, and another crescent shaped sound hole on the upper front side of the body., the inlays on the frets are also crescent pearl abalone., Ivory binding on the neck and trim of the body as well. It also has a full EQ and hi and low impedence hookups. Looking to see if anyone had any info about this guitar, I bought it in miami florida. But it never did have a serial number or even a model number on it. Thanks for any help on some info about this guitar!

  5. VANTAGE 650B bass guitar
    Mark F.

    Low and behold the lost memebers of the Vantage Club! I have the 650 B bass..great bass my mother bought me as my 1st pro- bass. Sounds great and I learnt alot on it…all that Stanley Clarke stuff great harmonics. I’m trying to find the bridge replacements parts ..any help out there???

  6. Vantage DL-405
    John

    I just bought one on ebay. I have another vantage vs 795 i believe. so i took a chance with this one. looks like a les paul custom black and gold. anybody know this guitar?

  7. Starfire 300 Rickenbaker copy
    Paul Haskayne

    This Ricky copy has Trapeze tail piece and bridge plate identical to
    the Vantage 670V any Ideas on early vantage copies? Help!!
    Thanks for taking time to read this. Pablo.

  8. I have come in to possession of a fretless Vantage bass serial: 081361, it is a dark wood with a light wood stripe in the middle with a Precision style set of pickups…..any info would be appreciated, have no idea what the value on it is

    1. Re: Vantage Bass
      Mark F.

      : I have come in to possession of a fretless Vantage bass serial: 081361, it is a dark wood with a light wood stripe in the middle with a Precision style set of pickups…..any info would be appreciated, have no idea what the value on it is

      I have a Vantage 650B bass from the late 70’s early 80’s . It’s probaly the same make ser. # 055618…I paid $450 dollars brand new then. It was my first professional style bass guitar. I dont know the value now and IM actually about to fix the brige on it as a back up bass. If you find any info on the bridge or any info whatsoever…I ‘d appreciate it. Thanx..and hope I was of some help.

      1. Re: Vantage Bass
        ryan daleo

        : : I have come in to possession of a fretless Vantage bass serial: 081361, it is a dark wood with a light wood stripe in the middle with a Precision style set of pickups…..any info would be appreciated, have no idea what the value on it is

        : I have a Vantage 650B bass from the late 70’s early 80’s . It’s probaly the same make ser. # 055618…I paid $450 dollars brand new then. It was my first professional style bass guitar. I dont know the value now and IM actually about to fix the brige on it as a back up bass. If you find any info on the bridge or any info whatsoever…I ‘d appreciate it. Thanx..and hope I was of some help.

        I have a 1980 or early 70’s vantage bass all it need’s is string’s and two sattle’s it need’s gibson style sattle’ and i’ve looked these guitar’s up and they go for $400 up $1000 they are rare I don’t play bass so I would be willing to sell it so make me an offer.

    1. Re: Vantage VLP510
      Andy

      Just read about some guy who got one for $135CAD. I have one as well… they are durable and real fine (especially considering their age)…. you might get substantially more if you hit someone who knows what he is doing, and likes the oldies… this guitar will go on forever!

    1. Re: 1980 vantage fv-575b bass
      Anthony Joseph

      hello, i have 3 of them and just baught one off of ebay last month. i got it for $260.00 and is in A1 shape. i took it to get it apraised and they said its worth about $50.00 so oh well. but thats what its worth. to the right person its worth a lot more. i love these basses and i think i stole it for $260.00! i baught the same one you have (red with white) back in 82 and i think i got it for $250.00 brand new. if you want to sell it please let me know. thanks, anthony

      1. Re: 1980 vantage fv-575b bass
        Armando

        I have a blue/white and I need some parts to restore it. I need a new bridge and truss rod cover…. any info where I might obtain these?

  9. Vantage va912 12 string edition
    Daniel Morris

    anyone got any info on a vantage va912 12 string edition, I can’t find specs anywhere and in running out of places. i cant find anyone else with anyone to ask them either. i cant find another one on ebay! if anyomne has specs please send em to me.

    1. Re: Vantage va912 12 string edition
      Ed

      I own a VA-900 twelve string. Been holding on to it for years. I want to say I paid around $1,200.00 for this and I don’t think they produced too many of these. I found them to be too hard to play but absolutely gorgeous.

  10. Vantage VS-500EQS
    Phil Gardner

    Does anyone have any info on a Vantage VS-500EQS? It’s a gorgeous spruce top, mahogony sides and neck acouctic electric dreadnought with a figured cover over the F hole. It has a 3 band eq, 1/4" jack and SLR out and sound great through an amp. It appears to be a Takamine copy and in fact I didn’t notice that the logo said Vantage and not Takamine. Apparently this guitar was marketed only in Korea. The only info I have located on it was in Korean so I have no idea what it said. Here’s the link with a pic if anyone can translate it: http://www.infomusic.co.kr/study/best03.html. Thanks – Phil

    1. vantage vs-500eqs
      Shaun Suhoski

      Phil Gardner’s post is over 13 years old, but today I’ve been searching for info on my Vantage VS-500EQS. It has the laser-figured F-hole but I really don’t know much about its value or where it was manufactured. Looking for any info. I purchased this directly (I think new) from a local music store in Massachusetts probably between 1984 and 1991 but the store and owner long since out of business.

    1. Re: Vantage guitar VW-1
      Phil Gardner

      I just got a Vantage acoustic electric (see my thread as well). Here’s what I ‘ve been able to find out:

      "Vantage – Japanese guitar brand.

      Introduced in the 1970s, Vantage guitars were originally made by Matsumoku. In 1990 production was moved to Korea.

      Vantage guitars can vary greatly in quality. Most of them are relatively inexpensive massproduced instruments, but there have also been some high-quality handmade ones sold under the brand name."

      They are now a division of Samick. If you go to their website, you can click on Vantage and see current models. Mine appears to be a Korean sold only model. The only thing I could find on it was this link: http://www.infomusic.co.kr/study/best03.html. Unfortunately, I can’t read Korean.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Lynne
      Lynne

      I’ve just by an acoustic Vantage guitar, Model No VW-1, by Dynamic Music, Serial No 15870686.

      Would anyone know anything about the history of Vantage guitars, in particular this model? Or it value (if any)? I’ve been searching the Internet, but so far can’t find out anything about Vantage guitars.

      1. Acoustic guitar
        Johnny Cash

        I have a Vantage acoustic guitar inside the label says model number VW-1 there is no serial number it says by Dynamic music. Can anyone provide info on this? I see VW100 but nothing on this one. Thanks.

    1. Re: vantage guitar model
      Tano

      yes, the model is mie-70 BK(black)
      i have it one, and sounds good.
      please take care the bridge.. and put more microphones, like seymour duncan or di marzio, humbucker ones..
      i hope i answer your question.

    2. Re: vantage guitar model
      Daniel Morris

      : i recently bought an electric guitar made by vantage. the problem is i don’t know the model and i really gotta know it. the guitar has a stick on it that say MIE-70/BK. is this the model??
      : i need an answer, pelase

      i think the mie-70/bk is trhe serial number, try asking at guitar shops. i traced my id munber and it looked sort of the same, that’s how i found out what model of vantage i had.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... tatiana
      tatiana

      i recently bought an electric guitar made by vantage. the problem is i don’t know the model and i really gotta know it. the guitar has a stick on it that say MIE-70/BK. is this the model??
      i need an answer, pelase

      1. The MIE - 70 is NOT the
        Anonymous

        The MIE – 70 is NOT the serial number, Daniel Morris, you really need to not post erroneous information about anything on the internet…

  11. vantage electric guitar
    Nick

    I have a vantage 928GDT electric guitar and was thinking of selling. I have no idea what its value is so if anyone has any info i would love to hear it.

    1. Re: Vantage vw 150 (acousttic)
      mack

      I bought a Vantage vw250 acoustic 3yrs ago for $150

      : I have an acoustic Vantage vw 150. I´m curious about how much it´s worth. Does anyone have any clue?

    1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      Alicia

      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/

      1. tele by Vantage
        roby.jw

        i have a telecaster made by Vantage that is one of my best guitars …i have played and owned fenders , i have gibson lps , fender strat, and others however tone wise and playability this vantage telecaster is the dope …i love it ! P.S. it was made in Korea its natural ash Body heavy which delivers a great sustain and tone ..i believe it was made in 71 send your email address for pics! Jeff

      2. tele by Vantage
        roby.jw

        i have a telecaster made by Vantage that is one of my best guitars …i have played and owned fenders , i have gibson lps , fender strat, and others however tone wise and playability this vantage telecaster is the dope …i love it ! P.S. it was made in Korea its natural ash Body heavy which delivers a great sustain and tone ..i believe it was made in 71 send your email address for pics! Jeff

    2. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      Dani

      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

    3. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      Jake

      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

      1. questions and comment
        jimtempleton

        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

      2. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
        jess lee

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

    4. RatHole has moved: www.matsumoku.org
      Doug

      Oops – The Rathole Website has moved and is now: http://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/

    5. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      Doug

      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.

      1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
        gary clague

        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…

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

        : 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.

    6. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      Joyce

      : 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?

    7. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
      John Read

      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

      1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
        James

        I have a Vantage 720 DT and i cant find any info on it at all, this guitar is a beast!!!! i looked at the link but does not have my model 🙁 any help would be much apreciated!

        1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
          dave m

          I have a Vantage Les Paul copy, Made in Japan cereal #3110089. I think it was made in the ’80s but I’m having a hard time finding any info on it.

          1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
            brad matton

            hello,i picked up a vantage bass,model VS695B,beatiful wood grain thru the middle,what the quality or makers of this brand. thanks brad.

        2. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
          Dan

          all you have to know about vantages is they are great guiatrs and they are cheap! Don’t let the price fool you the guitars are amazing

          1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
            Doug

            That is kind of like saying that all you have to know about Gibson guitars is that they are expensive and heavy but sound good!

            There is a huge difference between the Matsomuko (Made in Japan) and the Samick (Made in Korea) guitars.

            : all you have to know about vantages is they are great guiatrs and they are cheap! Don’t let the price fool you the guitars are amazing

            1. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
              Ben Murphy

              Hi Doug,
              I have a Vantage Ghost (Jap copy of ‘The Paul’) which is mahogany with rosewood fretboard and recently installed seymour duncans. Not entirely happy with the sound and some of the high end tinnyness I noticed before the pickup replacement remains. Know anybody who might be able to advuse on how I might improve the sound?

          2. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
            hakkie

            i have this hollow body vantage electric guitar ,a vantage 635 TG and i got problems with a lot of feedback when i play.espesially when i use my distorstion.What can i do about it?

          3. Re: Want Answers About a Vantage Guitar?
            Frogpower

            I have the same problem except i have no idea what serie my Vantage is. It looks exactly like the VA-912 12-String without the 12-string part (http://www.therathole.org/guitars/models/vantage/va/va.html). It also includes a preamp (battery slot on the back) and therefore it has one more button than all the vantage guitars I have seen so far (preamp on/off). Has a great clean sound but horrible when distorted. Anyone knows what this guitar is exactly and what it’s worth?

    8. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Doug
      Doug

      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.matsumoku.org/guitars.html

      1. Advantage Avenger Strat copy
        D'Arcy Cain

        I am trying to find more information on my guitar. It is a Vantage Avenger. I can’t find a model number on it. The serial is 1090909. It has three single coil pickups, a five position selector switch, three knobs and a phase switch. Not interested in selling it but would like a value for insurance purposes. Also, what year was it made. I purchased it used in the seventies. Thanks.

      2. Vantage Acoustic Guitar
        Peter Keys

        Can someone help me find information regarding my Vantage acoustic guitar .
        Model number VA20C-A
        Serial number 84010426

        Thanks very much
        Regards
        Peter Keys

      3. Vantage electric guitar serial# 1010345 strat style body
        Anonymous

        I can’t find this guitar anywhere think it is a 81 model neckplate says vantage sound by design an has a 7 digit seriel# 1010345 it has 2 pickups big square 1 by bridge a slim strat style 1 by neck an there both slanted it’s got a whammy bay an the grey markers are in the center of the neck up to the 12th fret an then there along the bottom side of the neck help please to identify this guitar please thanks

      4. Vantage vis-1g, i need information, please
        Anonymous

        What would be a fair price for a Vantage Vis-1g acoustic guitar? In what year were they manufactured? Where were they made? Is it a good purchase if I am looking for a good sound? The purchase would be online and I can not prove it, of course.

      5. schematic diagram with coil tap an phase switch
        Doc in Tallahassee

        Hi, have a mid-seventies solid brown Vantage guitar with tap and phase toggles that someone rewired with Seymour Duncan humbuckers. Have original pickups and need a wiring diagram to replace/rewire with original pickups. Any help greatly appreciated.

      6. Vantage model# SC-20C
        Mike F.

        I have a guitar that was given to my granddaughter. Needs a couple things to fix it up but was curious if anybody knew the value or anything special about the guitar. It is a Vantage model SC-20C. Serial number#91120000208. Made in Korea.
        Has 3 steel strings and 3 nylon strings, no pickguard,

      7. Vantage guitars
        Mike Dean

        Hi Paul I have an electric 6 string VS 696 serial number 3040153. It was made in Japan. Looks like 2 double humbuckers and a single. I have had it for years it sounds great. My wife just bought me a 12 string acoustic Vantage guitar today. It is Model VIS-1G12 and the serial number is 98085273. It was made in Indonesia. It looks like it is good shape.The tension hasn’t been off the strings for some time and the neck started to bulge up behind the bridge. I loosened off the strings and the neck started to subside. Is there anything else I can do to help this bulge straighten out. The bridge has not started to separate as they sometimes do. My wife paid $179.00 Canadian for the 12 string I am wondering if she over paid for it as it was made in Indonesia my understanding is the year 1998 and the month August.

        Thank you
        Mike

      8. Green Vantage Guitar, info, build year?
        Nicholas

        hi There,
        I was recently given a green Vantage acoustic guitar as a gift.
        Model number: VS-33TBL
        Serial number: 9210000041
        made in Korea

        Wondering what year it was built and what factory if possible? As much info. as possible would be great.

        Thank you whole heartedly for your knowledge and time.
        Nick

      9. Vantage strat Indonesia gold no serial #
        WTAnonymous

        How can i find out the production year of this guitar? Maybe it’s stamped on the neck or pickups? Just bought it at a pawn shop! It had a broken nut and strings wound backward with missins tremlo plate. I think i got a steal but im gonna fix it up! Just wondering if anyone is reading these posts!!

      10. Vantage Acoustic
        Anonymous

        I recently bought a Vantage lefty acoustic Model No. VS-15 LH Serial No. 96080035 and I am curious what year its from and what its worth as it is in great shape.

        1. Vantage Age
          CoastalGuy

          Hi, I have been doing some research on Vantage Guitars. I seem to have found a pattern. The first 4 digits of the serial number appear to be year then month of construction. The other is the order it left the factory in. Others who know the date of their guitar have all confirmed that the first two digits is the year. Mine is 9506 00xx. So mine would have been built in June of 1995 and it was the xxth guitar to leave the factory that month. The numbers do not seem to have any indication of the model number. So yours would have been been the 35th guitar to leave the factory in August of 1996.

      11. Vantage 635v semi acoustic electric guitar
        Ray

        Hi I have a vantage 635v in burgandy red, made in Korea, been upgraded with semor duncan pickups, complete rewire and set up, refret in superb condion.
        Build no S7037603, realy looking for any info on this guitar, history, year made etc, i no the basic about these but that’s about it, can’t seem to find anything about this model
        Also any idea on valuation would be appreciated.

      12. Vantage acoustic/electric guitar vst-50sce
        Will

        Looking for just some basic info on this guitar….
        VST-50SCE made in Korea
        Used in good condition
        On board electronics (volume, 3 band EQ), 9v batt
        Anyone have a ballpark figure on worth etc?
        Many thanks!
        W

      13. Wiring Diagram
        Dan Joseph

        Hey there, I have a Vantage AV 330MX with 3 pickup, 5 position toggle a volume 2 tones buttons. When I got it, 2 wires were unsoldered and I need the wiring diagram to make sure it’s wired right……

        Does anyone out there have a diagram or make one from your Vantage AV 330MX, so I can wire this puppy right?

        Thank you all,
        Dan, in New Brunswick, Canada.

      14. Acoustic quest
        Anonymous

        I have an acoustic 6 string quest model QA30 serial 83120397 that I can’t find anything about. All I know is it was made in Japan. Any help u guys can give would be awesome. my email is [email protected] if u wanna inbox me directly

      15. Vantage FV575 guitar
        Anonymous

        I have a Vantage FV575 with serial number 2041128 made in Japan and was wondering how I could find information about this guitar. Year it was made and original specs mainly? Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

      16. Help me identify my guitar
        Anonymous

        Please help me identify what model guitar I have

        • Vantage electric guitar
        • Serial number: 5100647
        • Made in Korea
        • Sound by design

      17. vantage guitar
        Susan

        I recently purchased a Vantage 6 string acoustic guitar made in Korea. Model #VS-5 and serial #94090074. Can anyone tell me the year it was made and value?

        Susan

      18. Vantage VS50S-12
        Paul Garon

        I have an awesome Vantage 12 string made in Korea. I love it. Some of the frets are showing some wear. Serial # 94080061. I just put some new strings on the Guitar last night. Plays great. I really would like to know more about the Guitar. Date manufactured and about what it is worth for insurance purpose. I do not want to sell the guitar…just want to know more about it…I love it. Looks like a spruce top with mahogany sides and back.
        Gold Vantage tuning pegs and rosewood bridge. I have owned the guitar for over 20 years. Thank You. for the Vantage VS50S-12.

      19. vantage BDT728
        Logan

        hey everyone i know this is an age old and dead thread but im scraping the bottom of the barrel here ive recently brought a vantage 728 BDT off a pawn shop, i had at the time no knowledge of its sound or quality but brought it on a whim and a good feeling and yes before i go further i said BDT thats right no spelling error now i know a 728GDT exists as it is listed in their production models but this BDT model seems to be an enigma ive only ever heard of one other person owning a BDT Model and that was on a french guitar site. so its no help to me. plays like a dream, screams and sounds better than anything with active pickups, it runs passive pickups in the positions as im about to state. it has 2 stock vantage single coils, one at the neck and middle position with a vantage humbucker in the bridge position all running through 500k pots. just wondering if this was a prototype model thats escaped the factory in low numbers before the end times at vantage? any help would be great appreciated thanks guys and gals

        1. Vantage 728BDT
          Jessica Black

          I have a 728BDT model (painted on the truss rod cover, and nothing but a serial number on the back of the headstock). Picked it up in a Pawn shop in Sydney, Australia back in 1995. It’s such a good guitar that it is the standard by which I judge every other guitar I have ever bought. Set neck with a beautifully molded join. Flame maple top with a red sunburst paint job. Floyd Rose trem. H-S-S pickups (I swapped out the stock humbucker for a DiMarzio Drop Sonic). 5 way blade and 2 way mini toggle switches. It was a quality guitar from the moment I bought it. But after giving it a good service and set up, it was, and still is, the fastest neck I have ever played.
          I’ve also been searching for an answer as to it’s origins. Best I can tell is that mine was made in 1992. And is most likely Korean made. Which is very surprising to me as the exceptionally high quality of this thing had me thinking it would have been MIJ.
          Would love to find more info beyond the sketchy bits and pieces I have found online.

      20. Vantage VP650 Question
        Anonymous

        I have a Vantage VP 650 in a beautiful sort of honey yellow clear finish that was definitely made in Japan, probably 1980. I have a question about the switch settings. I’ve figured out that the lower switch turns on and off one of the pickups (volume doubles when the switch is “down”). The upper switch has 3 settings, each producing a different effect. Can anyone tell me what these different settings relate to? I’ve always played acoustic guitars and am not up on electrics. I’m told one position is supposed to be “Les Paul” and the other a “Fender” sound, with the middle a mix, but I don’t know which is which.

        1. Hi. The top 3-position
          Dave

          Hi. The top 3-position switch is a pickup selector switch. Normally, when the switch is all the way up, the guitar is playing through the neck pickup. When it’s all the way down, it’s playing through the bridge pickup. The middle position has it going through both pickups, but as with any older guitar this may have rewired at some point, so YMMV.

          The lower switch could very well be a ground out for one of the pickups (causing it to stop producing sound,) but it seems more likely that it would be some type of coil tap. Humbucker pickups have two coils that are out of phase from each other. This cancels the inherent magnetic hum/noise associated with single coil pickups. This also makes for a (relatively) louder pickup with a “creamier” tone than a single coil. But many people like the tonal choice off having the “twangier” sound of a single coil, so they tap the coils of the humbucker, sending one of the coils to ground and effectively turning the pickup into a single coil.

          Hope this helps.

      21. Vantage Guitar VA 10 LT
        Paul

        HI Everyone,

        I have a Vantage Model VA 10LT, Serial #82120028, clearly labelled “Made in Japan.”

        I have been told it has a cedar top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood neck and ebony saddle. It is is very good condition so I am thinking of selling it and would like to know what is its fair price.
        Any information would be greatly appreciated.

        Thank you.

        1. guitar price
          ray

          hi paul as i am also looking for a price on a vantage guitar i cam across your add my guitar number is 82120027 it was brought in nth qid aussie i was wondering if you got any pricing on your guitar

      22. Vantage Guitar VA 10 LT
        Paul

        Deciding whether or not to sell my Vantage acoustic guitar Model VA 10 LT ,Serial # 82120028, clearly lablelled Made in Japan .

        Any information about this guitar would be appreciated.

        What is a fair selling price? It is in good condition – needs new strings.

        I was told it has a cedar top, mahogany back and sides, ebony saddle and rosewood neck.

      23. 6 string acoustic "vantage"
        WILLOW

        Hi I have a recent purchase ,its a 6 string, Vantage,Model -VF110 ,Serial number 11186. Made in Japan, this is written on the inside of this guitar. I cannot find ANYTHING on the Internet anywhere on it origin,its VALUE and history. thank you in advance for your information and expert advice.

        Lee

        1. Vantage 6 string acoustic
          Anonymous

          I have a Vantage model CL10DK, 6 string acoustic guitar that was made in Japan. I can’t find any info on it, or even a picture! It’s an oddly shaped guitar so it would definatly stand out. If you have any links or info that can lead me in the right direction, I would be most appreciative.
          Thank You.

      24. Vantage VL 650 B mic broken
        Bruce

        Hi,
        Got from a friend a Vantage VL650BY (6110230) beautifull bass guitar but the problem is some cut all the mic and volume cables… 🙁 Now to play that beautifull instrument I need to re-do all the cables connections …. Where can I get infos on or pics schema of wish cable goesto wish volume….. Real need help guys……. Thanks in advance ……

      25. Vantage Strat Copy
        Anonymous

        It seems like everyone needs info about their guitars, including me. I have a great sounding Vantage Strat copy, 6-string, Gloss black body, white faded to cream pickguard & pickup covers & knobs, regular tremolo, 3- single coil pups, 5-way switch, volume & 2 tones.
        It has never had a truss rod cover (there are no screw holes for one either).

        I bought it used earlier this year, took it apart completely, cleaned it up, & re-assembled it. I was never able to see a hint of a serial ## on it anywhere.

        I’m looking for info because I’m thinking of selling it. It sounds great, with minimal wear & tear from previous owner(s) that doesn’t affect the playability at all.

      26. vantage acoustic from indonesia
        adam

        got this acoustic guitar 27 years ago vantage model vis-1g its the best sounding guitar I own machine heads suck saddle sucks but it sounds beautiful serial# si10718036 can u tell me anything about this guitar

      27. VW25CWM query
        Charlie

        I have a Vantage VW25CWM acoustic with good pickups, tuner, & graphic equaliser inbuilt.. It is beautiful to play, though not in the same class as my Maton of the TE series of about the same size and weight.
        Someone for whatever reason has blacked out the lower part of the label inside the body, so I can’t tell where it was made. But it has a dual phone/cannon output jack incorporating an easy to get at holder for the 9V battery.
        From the discussion on this and the linked site I would incline to say it is probably Japanese, as the quality is so high. But I could be wrong.
        Korean or Japanese? Any ideas?

      28. Vantage VC 30 S
        Rod

        I have a Vantage VC 30 S which I cannot find any listing anywhere for
        It is clearly labelled inside, with “Sound by Design” Vantage, Made in Japan
        It is a very well finished classical guitar

        Anyone got any idea of when it was made and value ?

        It is mint

        Many thanks

      29. vantage acoustic guitar.
        Anonymous

        Hi, I have a vantage model #V5-50 made in Korea. I am sanding the top and would like know what kind of a finish was used on this guitar. If I can get some info on that it will be greatly appreciated. Tanxs….

      30. old vantage guitars
        gilbert butt

        Did the Vantage guitar company ever put guitars on the market without there logo on it?/ I have one that I picked up that is a replica of the sg that looks just like a vantage , headstock ,tuners, volume and tone knobs, all look like vantage material but no name on the headstock it is a set neck ,not a bolt on with no markings saying where it was made, however it has a killer sound , can anyone help me please ???

        1. I've got the same exact
          Julian

          I’ve got the same exact guitar from your description. I bought it from the Pawnshop that I used to work at in the Seattle area. I’m no expert, but I did do some research online to find out what it was. It seems to be a Vantage “Ghost,” from what I was able to find out. A good and much older friend of mine checked it out, played it and told me it was exactly like the Vantage he had when he was my “age.” Again, not any facts, but laws of probability seem to suggest that the SG “replicas” we have are more than likely a Vantage “Ghost.” At least ’till someone burst our bubbles.

          1. Check under the tail piece/adjustable saddle
            Julian

            This is an update. Recently restrung my old vantage. I checked under the tail piece and adjustable saddle, and…BAM, made in Japan. Hope this helps.

      31. I need some Info on my Vantage Guitar
        Anonymous

        Found this guitar in a broken state, refurbished it but do not know much about it – cannot find any information online about it either. It bears a serial # that looks like the following: E627813, has three mini pick up toggle switches, 1 volume and 1 tone controls and three pickups; can anyone help?

      32. vintage vantage value
        rhon white

        want info on 2 vantage acoustic guitars bought ca 1982 and 1983.

        VA1OLT 82070002

        and VA1OLT 83100583.

        looking for book value and information on quality versus other brands.

      33. Vantage Avenger X-77T electric guitar
        Wade

        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?”

        1. Vantage X77T
          Wade

          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.

      34. vantage acoustic guitar model vs-35cem
        RS

        Vantage acoustic guitar, model vs-35cem

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

        1. Would love some information as well;

          Vantage VS35CEM
          Serial 95080008

          Made in Korea

          The pickup inside sounds like junk, but with fresh strings uugughhhhhh this thing kills other acoustics.

    1. Re: Vantage Guitars
      okas

      naaa k ver
      k serie tendras
      las coreanas son lo mejor k hay , son bien respondonas y tan buenas su floyd esta legal y too, suenan bien

    2. Re: Vantage Guitars
      Antonio

      Aprende a hablar castellano para que la gente te entienda.

      las vantage son como el piko wn son lo peor ke hay x la mierda yo tengo una vantage modelo stratocaster y la wea es como el piko, me fallan a cada rato las capsulas, los tensores estan toos kagaos, se me desafina a cada rato y el ampli vantage con el ke venia tb suena como el piko!!! hasta un ampli squier ke no es ni el doble de porte ke mi wea suena mejor!! cabros no se compren vantage paren de perder su tiempo xDD
      : sobre too si llevan 3 años de experiencia o mas!! cuando me compre otra tarra esa wea la voy a botar a la basura culiao xq me da verguenz vender la kaga!! xDDD

      1. Re: Vantage Guitars
        monkey

        : Imbecil, el castellano murio cuando castilla murio. ahora es español. Quieres enseñar cultura y no sabes historia. tarado.

        : Aprende a hablar castellano para que la gente te entienda.

        : las vantage son como el piko wn son lo peor ke hay x la mierda yo tengo una vantage modelo stratocaster y la wea es como el piko, me fallan a cada rato las capsulas, los tensores estan toos kagaos, se me desafina a cada rato y el ampli vantage con el ke venia tb suena como el piko!!! hasta un ampli squier ke no es ni el doble de porte ke mi wea suena mejor!! cabros no se compren vantage paren de perder su tiempo xDD
        : : sobre too si llevan 3 años de experiencia o mas!! cuando me compre otra tarra esa wea la voy a botar a la basura culiao xq me da verguenz vender la kaga!! xDDD

        1. Vantage X-88
          dffdff

          Me acuerdo cuando acá se hablaba de guitarras y la gente sabía lo que decía. Español o castellano? Guitarras gente!!! Guitarras carajo! Alguno de ustedes siquiera sabía de las Vantage de la era Matsumoku? Eso son violas! Soy el orgulloso propietario de una Vantage X-88, pelo a pelo la he peleado con Gibsons, Fenders, Godins, la lista sigue, y la Vantage X-88 siempre en pie. Edúquense manga de subnormales! Las post Matsumoku son harina de otro costal, y para arrancas son coreanas, las Matsumoku son MIJ. Y ojo, mucho de lo coreano es de primera línea también. Salú

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... NaXo
      NaXo

      las vantage son como el piko wn son lo peor ke hay x la mierda yo tengo una vantage modelo stratocaster y la wea es como el piko, me fallan a cada rato las capsulas, los tensores estan toos kagaos, se me desafina a cada rato y el ampli vantage con el ke venia tb suena como el piko!!! hasta un ampli squier ke no es ni el doble de porte ke mi wea suena mejor!! cabros no se compren vantage paren de perder su tiempo xDD
      sobre too si llevan 3 años de experiencia o mas!! cuando me compre otra tarra esa wea la voy a botar a la basura culiao xq me da verguenz vender la kaga!! xDDD

      1. 1981 Vantage 650b
        Gary Harrison

        Does anyone know of any resource to get a tuning key. They’re 4 hole mount. My bass player gave me this bass guitar. It was missing parts off the bridge. I found a complete bridge for it. Now I just need to find a tuning key.

    1. Re: Vantage Guitar
      denny

      : Hi, I was wondering if you could help me please, I was looking for some information on a Guitar I have just bought, date made etc. its a Vantage model VSC-20 CE,etc. electro cut away classical ser. No 9297000049. its in Near Mint condition and just Stunning in build quality and sound, it looks like new but I have a feeling it is older than it looks, I would be very Grateful for any help. Kindest regards Gary.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Gary Malcolmson
      Gary Malcolmson

      Hi, I was wondering if you could help me please, I was looking for some information on a Guitar I have just bought, date made etc. its a Vantage model VSC-20 CE, electro cut away classical ser. No 9297000049. its in Near Mint condition and just Stunning in build quality and sound, it looks like new but I have a feeling it is older than it looks, I would be very Grateful for any help. Kindest regards Gary.

  12. quality of a Vantage VT 818 DT
    Pau

    Hi all,

    I was looking for almost my ‘final guitar’ which can ensure me that the problems that I have with my old guitar will disapear. Is the ‘Vantage VT 818 DT’ a good option? I mean, can it be compared to an Ibanez or a Jackson in terms of quality?

    Can you tell me please the characteristics of the guitar and its market price?

    thanks in advance,
    Pau.

    1. Re: Vantage Neck Thru w/active pickups
      john e

      i have the same model-mint condition-from about 1983.really well made guitar.cant help much with active p/u controls but am interested to know value as looking to sell.i think the model is va-900. cheers

    2. Re: Vantage Neck Thru w/active pickups
      Luke Hope

      I also have this model and would like to know anything about it (mine has a kahler lock and different coloured hardware, but it’s this model.

    1. Re: Vantage guitars
      Doug

      Vantage WAS a very well made brand of guitars from Japan. Built by Matsomuko, along with Aria, Westone, etc… The name has been sold off and is now owned by Samick.

      THE resource for information on the Japan years is here: http://www.therathole.org/guitar/guitars.html

      : This is some info. I picked up off the site http://www.skepcat.com it appears that Vantage used to be the original Samick. And who the hell is Samick? Samick is the company now in Korea that makes guitars for everyone from Peavey to Fender Squire and all the copies inbetween, also, every guitar you can think of and now they started selling guitars under their own name…

      : "I liked stringed instruments so I got dear old Dad to come up with my first electric guitar. This was an old Vantage VS 650 bearing the name Roberta. Still miss that beast. Unfortunately, some one decided they needed it, so they lifted it from the Beer Barn. If you did lift that guitar and read this, this is from the bottom of my heart…F|_| © |< YOU… For those of you who do not do the whole, golly look a guitar thing, Vantage was the original SAMICK. It was a copy of the Gibson SG".

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Robert
      Robert

      This is some info. I picked up off the site http://www.skepcat.com it appears that Vantage used to be the original Samick. And who the hell is Samick? Samick is the company now in Korea that makes guitars for everyone from Peavey to Fender Squire and all the copies inbetween, also, every guitar you can think of and now they started selling guitars under their own name…

      "I liked stringed instruments so I got dear old Dad to come up with my first electric guitar. This was an old Vantage VS 650 bearing the name Roberta. Still miss that beast. Unfortunately, some one decided they needed it, so they lifted it from the Beer Barn. If you did lift that guitar and read this, this is from the bottom of my heart…F|_| © |< YOU… For those of you who do not do the whole, golly look a guitar thing, Vantage was the original SAMICK. It was a copy of the Gibson SG".

      1. Re: Vantage vw100 or serial number 1087
        Sapphy

        I’m looking for anyone who may know more details about this awesome guitar I own. It was from the 70’s according to the person who sold it to me, the info is almost non-existant. I have no Idea how much this could be worth either?
        If you know anything about this please email me, I’ve been searching the web for sites.

      2. Samick VIS-1
        Lorenzo

        Hi guys,
        Just bought an old Samick Vis-1. I did not know Samick Vis-1 existed. I paid it 40 box and I got immediately that wood was good and it sounds great. Now… I knew of Vantage Vis-1 but I did not know of Samick Vis-1… If, as you said, the name has been sold off and is now owned by Samick, then this guitar must have been built inbetween the two periods Vantage-Samick.
        Who knows, more or less, the price of this guitar? It seems to be a good guitar but entry level, isn’t it?

        See ya!!!

  13. Vantage Guitar Model VS-25 SCE
    TomP

    Hi I have a Vantage VS-25 SCE. Is this a cheapy or a nice guitar? I sure have used it on a lot of recordings but know nothing about these guitars Thanks
    TomP

    1. Re: Vantage VS 40CEM
      Amber

      I have had this model since 1993. I got it as a birthday gift. I tried out other guitars at the time but fell in love with it. If anyone has any info on it I would appreciate it. I would never sell it I still love the sound & the feel of this guitar. Thanks

    2. Re: Vantage VS 40CEM
      lady

      Have had this guitar since about ’97 and love it. Beautiful sound, comfortable to play. Will never part with it. Hope this helps

      1. Re: Vantage VS 40CEM
        JAMIE SAWYER

        :Hi I also have a Vantage guitar VS-40CEM Serial NO.9210000001 I love it. It has a lovely deep sound and makes even my rubbish guitar playing sound nice. will not sell it for the world.

      1. Vantage VS-40 CEM12
        Steve M.

        I realize that this is an old thread, but if anybody is still out there, I have the 12 string version of this guitar. It’s in almost mint condition and sounds as good today as it did the day I bought it in 1993.

      2. Re: Vantage VS 40CEM-LH
        perry

        Have the VS-40CEM-LH … Maple, shallow-body acoustic/electric left-handed model … bought it in ’96 and hardly every play it … never been fussy about the tone …

      3. Re: Vantage VS 40CE/WH
        Jeff

        : :
        : : Does anybody have one? Does anybody recognize model?

        I have one – it’s a white electric acoustic with the cut-away bottom. I’ve been looking for info as well. Will let you know if I find anything. LOVE the guitar!

      4. Re: Vantage VS 40CE/WH
        Jeff

        : : I’ve got one. It’s a white electric/acpostic with the bottom cut-away. I am trying to find more info too.

        : : Does anybody have one? Does anybody recognize model?

      5. Re: Vantage VS 40CE/WH
        rich frola

        : :
        : : Does anybody have one? Does anybody recognize model?

        I have a VS 40 CEM 12 its an electric acoustic 12 string im trying to get info on.
        yours was the closest model # i saw posted

      1. VS 40 CME ALECTRRIC VANTAGE GUITAR
        Anonymous

        I HAVE A VANTAGE VS40CME ELECTRIC ACCOUSTICAL GUITAR . CUT-OUT ON ONE SIDE—GREAT SHAPE AND IT IS FOR SALE. DONE KNOW WHAT IT IS WORTH. WELCOME SUGGESTIONS. BUDDY 8870-213-6942

    1. Re: My Vantage 818G-DT-1
      Aalex

      : I recently baught a bran new Vantage 818G-DT-1 and I was on the web and decided to see if there was any information on it and surprisingly I can’t so can someone help me!!!!
      : Please……….
      : E-mail me at: [email protected]

      I recently buyet a Vantage 718DT-1 and i don’t know de exactly especifications.. is with floyd rose patented and hand-buker.. anyone know de oficial page o this guitars.. or other page anyone know de price of this guitar? i payed 150€

    2. Re: My Vantage 818G-DT-1
      Rob

      Hey Tylor,
      My first and only electric guitar is a Vantage 818G-DT that I got around 10 years ago from the local music store. I’ve played the hell out of it, and although I’ve had to replace my amps and other equipment over the years, the Vantage is built like a truck. I have it serviced regularly, which helps, and as a result it never goes out of tune and I have NEVER even broken a string on it. The locking tremolo system is amazing, and it still sounds sweet for an inexpensive guitar. I think they stopped making them a few years ago, so consider yourself lucky to own one!
      Rob

      1. Re: My Vantage 818G-DT-1
        Pau

        Hi,

        I was looking for almost my ‘final guitar’ which can ensure me that the problems that I have with my old guitar will disapear. Someone offered me a ‘Vantage 818G-DT-TBL’, is it a good option? I mean, can it be compared to an Ibanez or a Jackson in terms of quality?

        Can you tell me please the characteristics of the guitar and its market price?

        thanks in advance,
        Pau.

        : Hey Tylor,
        : My first and only electric guitar is a Vantage 818G-DT that I got around 10 years ago from the local music store. I’ve played the hell out of it, and although I’ve had to replace my amps and other equipment over the years, the Vantage is built like a truck. I have it serviced regularly, which helps, and as a result it never goes out of tune and I have NEVER even broken a string on it. The locking tremolo system is amazing, and it still sounds sweet for an inexpensive guitar. I think they stopped making them a few years ago, so consider yourself lucky to own one!
        : Rob

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Tylor
      Tylor

      I recently baught a bran new Vantage 818G-DT-1 and I was on the web and decided to see if there was any information on it and surprisingly I can’t so can someone help me!!!!
      Please……….
      E-mail me at: [email protected]

      1. Vantage good guitar or not
        SzinNapalm

        I recently picked one up with no tremlo system so i will be ordering on shortly but, to compare against an ibanez or a jackson I can tell from 20 exeperience playing guitars its beter than some ibanez’s and some jackson’s and not even close to good against some other ibanez and jacksons. I would take a jackson rr v over most guitars and i really like ibanezs rg ex2ex pre hates sig models

  14. I guess I’m joining the club. I have a Vantage Bass s#080198.It is maple w/ a dark wood inlay. It has a triple piece neck w/ reverse graining. I got it new in 1981 or 82. It still plays and sounds great and I have no further info. Anybody know of this brand.

    1. Re: Vantage Bass
      Darren

      I have a vantage bass from the early eighties i baught for 200 bucks last year its the best bass ive ever had, Ide suggest not buying a newer one becuase yamaha baught vantage a few years back and the quality has gone hill

    2. Re: Vantage Bass
      Brian Corntassel

      I bought a brand new Vantage Bass in Billings Montana in 1981. it was stolen while at colledge in Phoenix and Id sure like to have it back. It had a great neck. Someone told me that Vantage became another Guitar Brand name later but I cannot remember which one. My bass also had the triple inlay Neck and dark Body. The guitar was sharp.

    1. Re: Takamine
      Gary Robinson

      : Do you have a Takamine 391 – if so what price?

      I am NOT trying to ‘steal’ away business from the creators of this site… but I have a very nice EF-391-ME model for sale … Serial Number 83100429 Built Sept 30 1983.

      I am not familiar with the value of the guitar, as a matter of fact, I am actually online trying to determine that when I came across this listing as a result of doing a search on the model number. (If anyone could point out a source that shows the value of these, I’d greatly appreciate it… ;>)

      If the store that is supporting this site can not provide one of these guitars for you, I’d be happy to discuss the sale of my guitar and would glad to ship it for only the actual cost of shipping and insurance.

      I am in Austin Texas and can be contacted at [email protected]

      Have a GREAT day!!
      Gary

  15. Vantage guitar serial no 1850344 can you tell me the model ?
    Serge

    I have a possiblity to buy this guitare but I have no idea of the model. Only the serial number is available. Is there a site where I can find a model from the serial number ?
    Thanks in advance,
    Serge

    1. Re: Vantage vw100
      VA 900 Vantage

      Ihave a vantage VA900 srial 101035 its the one with built in pre amps 3 switches if you know the model. Its most like 25 years old too and plays great. only a little noise from select switch. perfect otherwise. all gold hardware solid timer onepiece body. a collectors dream one day who knows.
      Any buyers out there…

      : I have a vantage vw100 which I have owned for over 25 years.It still sounds and plays excellent and I would like some info on this line if I can get it.Serial number 103100.

      1. Re: Vantage VA900
        Les Edwards

        Hi there I have an Avantage VA900 which I have owned since new. This guitar is in like new condition just wondered if you new what they are worth or where I might go to find out.
        Thanks
        Les

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Jim Cantwell
      Jim Cantwell

      I have a vantage vw100 which I have owned for over 25 years.It still sounds and plays excellent and I would like some info on this line if I can get it.Serial number 103100.

    1. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar VP795!
      Vikki

      I have a vantage VP795 serial number 103069 and would love to know more about it. Is it a Japanese or Chinese made etc. Any help would be much appreciated.

      1. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar VP795!
        mike

        : I have a vantage VP795 serial number 103069 and would love to know more about it. Is it a Japanese or Chinese made etc. Any help would be much appreciated.

        its made in korea its one of the better made foreign guitars

        1. vantage
          Anonymous

          Based on your serial # your axe came from the matsumoku factory in March of 1981, and was number 69 off the line. Trust me these Matsumoku guitars are keepers

      2. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar VP795!
        Daniel Blom

        It’s probably Japanese. It’s a guitar of good quality, very solid and good sound.
        It’s kind of heavy for the neck. However, the neck pain is worth it ^^

        In the 70- early 80’s Vantage made good quality guitars, but soon after it became cheaper and lower quality.

    2. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
      Daryl N

      : I have a vantage guitar in my posession, a Black fender Strat copy, which my friends suspect of having a Plywood neck with a metal bar through it, Any info from anyone who knows of any such guitar (as there isnt ANY info on the net or a mention of a vantage strat copy i can find) HELP!
      dude i dunno im trying to sell my Vantage Avenger black 3 pickups kewl looking but i havent played in a long time and i no its old my dads dads gave it to him i want to no how much its worth its in excellent condition

    3. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
      Ian

      : I have a vantage guitar in my posession, a Black fender Strat copy, which my friends suspect of having a Plywood neck with a metal bar through it, Any info from anyone who knows of any such guitar (as there isnt ANY info on the net or a mention of a vantage strat copy i can find) HELP!

      I just bought a used black and white vantage strat copy from the guitar center yesterday. I live in ALbany New York.

    4. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
      Freddy

      Vantages came from the Matsukmoto factory in japan from the late 70’s till the early 80’s. That was the same factory that produced aria’s and westones and guitars for alot of the major brand names. Depending on the model, some were made with sandwiched maple and walnut bodies and some were neck through like the Alembic’s and of decent quality. Most had maple necks and I’m pretty sure there weren’t any made of plywood. They were copy guitars made during the copy period. If anyone is interested in selling their vantage, I’m looking for some of them and would be willing to evaluate and possibly purchase yours. Just shoot me an email and a picture if you have. Hope I could help answer some questions. Thanks.

      1. Vantage Guitars
        Eddie Bruner

        Freddie…this is Eddie Bruner in Winter Haven, Fl…just inherited a nice Vantage 30 and waiting for it to arrive…was looking at info on the net and spotted this old post you made…if you are still looking to buy Vantage guitars I can shoot you some photos when it arrives…my email is [email protected] and my phone number is 863-289-0007…..Thanks so much!….Eddie

      2. Vantage Guitar
        Bryan

        Came across an old post of yours. I’ve been playing a Vantage electric that looks like a strat with a 5 way switch for a few years that I picked up second hand. Its been a great guitar and has great tone. Are you still looking to buy them? I’m upgrading in July and will be looking to sell it. Please let me know if you would like pictures. It has no model or serial # on it and I don’t know much more about it but I think its pretty old.

        Many thanks,

        Bryan

      3. VantageB-20G-DT bridge assembly.Where can I get one?
        Tony

        facwere neck through like the Alembic’s and of decent quality. Most had maple necks and I’m pretty sure there weren’t any made of plywood. They were copy guitars made sellingbe willing to evaluate and possibly purchase yours. Just shoot me an email and a picture if you have. Hope I could help answer some questions. Thanks.

    5. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
      Will

      I also have a black vantage strat remake i may be plywood neck im not sure. I can’t find ANY info on it either. You’re not alone. If you find any info post it

      1. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
        Lito

        : I also have a black orange vantage electric guitar,if you guys happen to know something about the origin of this guitar please post it.ty

    6. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
      albert

      : I have a vantage guitar in my posession, a Black fender Strat copy, which my friends suspect of having a Plywood neck with a metal bar through it, Any info from anyone who knows of any such guitar (as there isnt ANY info on the net or a mention of a vantage strat copy i can find) HELP!

      I have a vantage 600VS I have had since 1979 and it is defenitely not a plywood neck. I am looking for any info on mine I can find too. Let me know if anyone knows anything.

      1. 1979 Vantage Ghost (1964 Les Paul Copy)
        Dennis

        :Im thinking of getting rid of my Ghost to buy other equiptment. Love the guitar I have played many a hours on this baby its in nice shape for being a 79 and I love playing it through my Marshall, this thing plays awesome and has low action looking to get 250 if ya know anyone looking for one.

          1. The Ghost
            C Backey

            I have what I think is a 1979 Ghost – It is all solid wood, heavy. It looks like a Gibson “the Paul” dark, mahogany. nice low action, good fret life, NICE hardware, hardshell case.
            If you are still interested, I will send pics.

            CB

            1. Is the Ghost still for sale & can you send pics
              Anonymous

              Hi I’ve been looking for a Vantage ghost for a while, tracked a couple down but they were either gone or junk.

              If it’s still for sale I’d be interested.

              Thanks Andy.

              1. the Ghost is still for sale & yes I can you send pics
                ChrisB

                The Ghost is in good shape.
                Give me a week or two though. There is a buzz when you plug into an amp, most likely a ground wire. I’m going to get it fixed up then I’ll contact you and send pics………..Look for a message in this thread, or send an email to [email protected].. Put Vantage Ghost in the title. I’ll hit you back that way if you like.

      2. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
        harvey

        : : I have a vantage guitar in my posession, 600VS, Any info from anyone who knows of any such guitar (as there isnt ANY info on the net or a mention of a vantage i can find) HELP!

      3. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
        Charlie Smith

        Hey , I just found a Vantage Acoustic Guitar ( all natural finish) with this model # inside. VS-30. Excellent condition. Can you tell me what the value would be.

        1. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
          Freddy

          Vantages came from the Matsukmoto factory in japan from the late 70’s till the early 80’s. That was the same factory that produced aria’s and westones and guitars for alot of the major brand names. Depending on the model, some were made with sandwiched maple and walnut bodies and some were neck through like the Alembic’s and of decent quality. Most had maple necks and I’m pretty sure there weren’t any made of plywood. They were copy guitars made during the copy period. If anyone is interested in selling their vantage, I’m looking for some of them and would be willing to evaluate and possibly purchase yours. Just shoot me an email and a picture if you have. Hope I could help answer some questions. Thanks.

          1. Re: The Long lost Vantage guitar!
            Angelo

            I have a Vantage Strat, I can`t find any information about it. That is a big problem because I want to sell it and I don`t know at what price. Please help me, my mail is [email protected] , there you can send me your comments, information or photo of a Vantage Strat.

    7. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Matt Spencer
      Matt Spencer

      I have a vantage guitar in my posession, a Black fender Strat copy, which my friends suspect of having a Plywood neck with a metal bar through it, Any info from anyone who knows of any such guitar (as there isnt ANY info on the net or a mention of a vantage strat copy i can find) HELP!

      1. Vantage red guitar w/ floyd rose copy bridge, active pickups
        Ellery

        Vantage red guitar w/ floyd rose copy bridge, nut clamps, active pickups, bridge pickup is a humbucker, neck is two singles. Four selector switches. Serial# 1050221 (does this make it a ’91? Too modern to be a ’81). Is this Japanese Matsomuko-made Vantage or Korean built? How can I tell? It has good action and tone, but is clearly a copy of something better. Please let me know what you think, and what you would offer.

      2. Vantage "The Ghost" available
        Anonymous

        I have a Vantage “The Ghost” available. It is in excellent++ condition. I am considering selling it on Ebay, but will offer it here first, if there is somebody that sees this post and is interested. I want $450 and will send pictures if you are truly interested.

      3. Vantage "The Ghost" available
        Anonymous

        I have a Vantage “The Ghost” available. It is in excellent++ condition. I am considering selling it on Ebay, but will offer it here first, if there is somebody that sees this post and is interested. I want $450 and will send pictures if you are truly interested.

  16. used Vantage
    Dude

    ok so someguy put a free vantage on his lawn and we took it, it looks old and the it is not on hte vantage site, its brownish blackish with 22 frets and 2 sets of pickups has a treble and rythm switch, 6 knobs and and one other switch on it, says steel adjustable neck on the back of it and a #, the # is: 0511563

  17. vantage guitar
    Dana Ludke

    I have had this vantage guitar for about 15 years and do not know the value of it. The model number is 039012 and the neck and body are all one. It is stained a dark brown with a natural wood finish through the midle. If you could tell me what it is worth and any other info on the guitar thank you.

    1. Re: vantage guitar
      Matt

      :I have just recently purchased this guitar from a used music store. I bought it for 189.99. It was in excellent condition and sounds great. the model is vp820 and is a dark wood stain with a natural wood through the middle.

      1. Re: vantage guitar
        Lorenzo

        : : I have had this vantage 418T guitar for about 10 years and do not know the value of it. It is stained a black with a natural wood finish through the midle with a double hambuckers and two simple hambuckers. If you could tell me what it is worth and any other info on the guitar thank you.

      2. Re: vantage guitar
        Thomas Blake

        : : I have had this vantage guitar for about 6 months and do not know the value of it. The neck and body are all one. It is stained a dark brown with a natural wood finish through the midle with two double hambuckers. If you could tell me what it is worth and any other info on the guitar thank you.

        1. Re: vantage guitar
          Daniel Morris

          : : : I have had this vantage guitar for about 6 months and do not know the value of it. The neck and body are all one. It is stained a dark brown with a natural wood finish through the midle with two double hambuckers. If you could tell me what it is worth and any other info on the guitar thank you.

          sounds like my vantage. if it is the same one i’m thinking of, it might be a vantage va 912. how many strings and what is the nut made of? send me a pic and i’ll try and help out.

      3. Re: vantage guitar
        Greg

        I just had my dads Vantage VP820 redone, model # 2070872
        Anyone wanna gimme some background info onit….when it was released…or even where I could find info thanx EMAIL ME ONLY PLZ AND THANX!

        1. Re: vantage guitar
          Glen

          I am the original owner of an 820. I believe it was made in 1970. Mine is not an active. I replaced one (Neck) of the pick ups with a Bill Lawrence. mine is about as abused as one could get after being my main guitar for all these years. The neck it still straight. Even after living through a fist fight and geting knocked around. The Treble bridge pick is split with a switch for single coil.

      4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Chris B.
        Chris B.

        : I have had this vantage VP-710 guitar for about 10 years and do not know the value of it. The neck and body are all one. It is stained a dark brown with a natural wood finish through the midle with two double hambuckers. If you could tell me what it is worth and any other info on the guitar thank you.

  18. takamine ef-391-me ser# 83121728
    Doc Chaney

    I own this guitar and want to sell. Grey zebra wood, arch top and back, cutaway,w/ 4 band pickup. except for a few minor dings,great shape.Accepting offers.

    1. Re: takamine ef-391-me ser# 83121728
      kenny

      : I own this guitar and want to sell. Grey zebra wood, arch top and back, cutaway,w/ 4 band pickup. except for a few minor dings,great shape.Accepting offers.

      How much are you looking to get?

    1. Re: takamine np-18 c
      Jack Hatfild

      : Hi I was wondering how much a Takamine guitar model: NP-18 C (cut away)
      : is worth on the market right now. A friend of mine is offering me this deal on his Takamine NP-18 C and ask 1,0000 (canadian dollards) for it.
      : Saying also that this guitar is worth much more money!!!
      : I am trying to find out if it’s worth a 1,0000 bucks or is this friend trying to pull a fast one on me.
      : Thanks for ansewring.

      I have one forsale, $850. See my website: http://www.hatfieldmusic.com/page10.htm

    2. Re: takamine np-18 c
      Jimmyd

      I have seen NP-18c’s in good shape go for $300 to $600 USD on eBay in the last 6 months, so if you’re patient you might be able to scoop one up for less. I own one that I played for years, but I recently got a Gibson Hummingbird so the Tak hasn’t left the case for a few months. I thought about selling it when I got the ‘bird, but I saw how little they were going for so decided to keep it as a traveling guitar. On the plus side, it has a nice fast neck, smooth ebony fingerboard, great electronics if you play plugged in and looks sweeeet. It’s main drawbacks are that it sounds good but not great played acoustically because of the laminated back and sides. It really needs med gauge strings to sound good so it can be a workout on the hands. If you’re looking for a great sounding acoustic there are way better options w/solid back and sides for what your friend is asking for the NP-18c. (Guild D40C comes to mind or you could probably get a nice used Taylor, although I’m not a big fan of Taylors).
      Cheers, Jimmyd

    3. Re: takamine np-18 c
      david stidham

      : Hi I was wondering how much a Takamine guitar model: NP-18 C (cut away)
      : is worth on the market right now. A friend of mine is offering me this deal on his Takamine NP-18 C and ask 1,0000 (canadian dollards) for it.
      : Saying also that this guitar is worth much more money!!!
      : I am trying to find out if it’s worth a 1,0000 bucks or is this friend trying to pull a fast one on me.
      : Thanks for ansewring.
      Hey: I own a NP-18C It is by far the best soundin guitar I have ever owned It is owned and played by some of the best american and english musicians in the world like Garth Brooks, Phil Collins/Genisis/ Keney Chesney, Brad Paisley and many many more it was made from 1990-1996 and only limited runs each year it listed at 2199.00 american and is worth 5 times now as he is asking for it I say take it before he changes his mind!!!

    4. Re: takamine np-18 c
      david stidham

      : Hi I was wondering how much a Takamine guitar model: NP-18 C (cut away)
      : is worth on the market right now. A friend of mine is offering me this deal on his Takamine NP-18 C and ask 1,0000 (canadian dollards) for it.
      : Saying also that this guitar is worth much more money!!!
      : I am trying to find out if it’s worth a 1,0000 bucks or is this friend trying to pull a fast one on me.
      : Thanks for ansewring.

      1. Takamine NP18C Value
        Marvin Player

        IMHO depending on market /economy fluctuation, Play wear as well as cosmetic condition these guitars are marketable in the range of $750 to $2500, I understand Garth Brooks played these often & he just payed $5000 for one in , well OK condition. Still these guitars are well kept sleeper secrets. Not that many where sold with a list price of over $2,000 and retailing out the door for $1500.
        Many players where reluctant to pay that much for a Takamine. Up till then their guitars were more midline priced. In retrospect, those who did have a good eye & feel for quality performing instruments. They are coveted and for good reason. WHen you look at videos you will note that most players seen with this Natural line form Takamine are celebrity players or those quintessential Pros playing in support of them.
        I don’t think there is a company out there selling a contemporary guitar in the $2000 range that comes close to the tone / playability & performance of the NP18C. I’ve owned in excess of 300 acoustics but thats one man’s opinion.

      2. Re: takamine np-18 c
        Missy

        : : Hi I was wondering how much a Takamine guitar model: NP-18 C (cut away)
        : : is worth on the market right now. A friend of mine is offering me this deal on his Takamine NP-18 C and ask 1,0000 (canadian dollards) for it.
        : : Saying also that this guitar is worth much more money!!!
        : : I am trying to find out if it’s worth a 1,0000 bucks or is this friend trying to pull a fast one on me.
        : : Thanks for ansewring.

        Hi there! I own an NP18C also, and I would NEVER sell mine. Ever! The chances of being able to own one of these sweet quitars is rare. Jump on the chance to buy it!

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... jacques morin
      jacques morin

      Hi I was wondering how much a Takamine guitar model: NP-18 C (cut away)
      is worth on the market right now. A friend of mine is offering me this deal on his Takamine NP-18 C and ask 1,0000 (canadian dollards) for it.
      Saying also that this guitar is worth much more money!!!
      I am trying to find out if it’s worth a 1,0000 bucks or is this friend trying to pull a fast one on me.
      Thanks for ansewring.

      1. Takamine np19 series
        Anonymous

        I happen to own a Takamine NP19 series and just learnt recently about its rarity. It also came with its original shell case and both are now in a not-so-mint condition. Got relics on the guitar and some cracks on the shell case. I was just planning to have it restored a bit and set up so I can officially retire it now. Mine was just gig abused and I would love to know more about it should anyone here has a very good and legit reference for me. Thanks folks!

      2. takamine NP-18C
        RickyDoo

        I love mine. Sounds great with medium strings (Dean Markley’s). Plugging it in is a real treat. The action is unparalleled. It’s important to adjust the neck when switching the gauge of strings. Keeps in tune very well. I love it when someone else plays my guitar, even when I’m in another room. I always think, WOW, what a cool sounding guitar, and it’s mine! Great for bluegrass, even with the cut-out. Must be the spruce top.

      3. Tak NP-18C
        Anonymous

        The Takamine NP 19C is one of the best kept secrets in their historical
        Lineup. Produced and only short runs, this guitar quickly became very popular among professional musicians everywhere.
        The original MSRP for this particular unit, was set at 2199. Today this guitar is a very hard fine, and when it is, if in good condition can sell for as high as $3-$4000. Today if in very clean condition with the original hardshell case, it can demand upwards of $5000. Garth Brooks recently purchased one of these At auction for $5750, and it was in good condition only. Guitar collectors around the world are scrambling to find these because they are so rare. The market is anticipating these guitars will no longer be available within the next five years.

      4. Pricing for a Takamine NP 18 C guitar
        Anonymous

        Well what I have read on this guitar is a number of years old. It is now 2011 and I would like to know what a Takamine NP 18 C guitar is worth now days. The guitar has been played maybe 3 or 4 times, comes with a factory hard shell case. Thanks, JJ

    1. Re: Vantage Guitar
      Kyle

      : Was curious as to the value of my Vantage Guitar Model #VS 35CE/TS, the T/S stands for Tobacco Sunburst and it had a cutaway and is an acoustic guitar with electronics built in, has a Spruce front I think and Mahogany back with nice colors and nice bindings around the body and practically new, the guitar was made in Korea says hand made Korea. Thanks for your help and I would appreciate any and all information regarding the guitar.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Charles Keister
      Charles Keister

      Was curious as to the value of my Vantage Guitar Model #VS 35CE/TS, the T/S stands for Tobacco Sunburst and it had a cutaway and is an acoustic guitar with electronics built in, has a Spruce front I think and Mahogany back with nice colors and nice bindings around the body and practically new, the guitar was made in Korea says hand made Korea. Thanks for your help and I would appreciate any and all information regarding the guitar.

      1. info wanted on Vantage acoustic
        JONATHAN K

        I have a sweet little vantage acoustic that I can’t find any info on. Model #VS-33TBL. Serial #93680024.
        I found it in a pawn shop and it plays so well I am shocked. I cant find out anything about it online. I’m assuming it’s an inexpensive guitar but I’m super impressed with it. Anybody know anything about this model?

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