Vantage Review: Standard

History:

Purchase: bought 2nd hand @ turramarra music centre syd, for about $400. i got it coz i liked the wooden body.

What I Like About This Vantage Standard: god it's so fat. almost too fat. theres one switch with three positions for either or both p'ups, and another 2-postions switch which just seems to boost it heaps- depending on amp set up, this switch can boost into big distortion. this guitar is sensitive in the way that you can't attack it, you got to attack with it. i find i've got to travel into it before we start to sing, and it sings good. half the trick is to get there and then i let go and go with it. i just got to go smooth and we sail into extremeties. it's an experience. i can't play it unless im in it due to it's extreme sensitivity.

What I Do NOT Like About The Vantage Standard: i've got to admit it limits my playing, but some women don't like the door being opened for them. the other day i was in an epic piece of a jam session. so sweet and sensitive was it, and i got this kick to go ape shit, and as if i had not shown any respect she gave off this god awfull sound that killed it all. coz she's like a strong bold soulful woman that you can't just get a fling with but must beckon the banshee from within her. my only dis like is its can be to heavy. some times i just want to have casual sex without making love. you get me?

Vantage Standard Quality Rating: besides its switches and the tuners getting old, i've found nothing else needing repair. its heavy wood and made to last.

Review Summary: this guitar aint for many of you. youve got to have patience. so many players go and buy pricey perfect guitars while others like my self get a kick out of playing a guitar with character. this one's a character.

Rating of this Vantage product: 4

This Vantage Standard Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: j.

Review Date: 2001-07-02