Vanzandt manufactures high-quality guitars and basses, renowned particularly for the exceptional craftsmanship of its vintage-style instruments.
This model is a replica inspired by the 1960s-era Fender Stratocaster.
The body features the classic alder wood.
It sports an ice blue metallic finish achieved with nitrocellulose lacquer, applied extremely thinly.
The neck is maple with an Indian rosewood fingerboard.
The neck, finished with an ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer, offers a feel reminiscent of vintage guitars. Combined with its excellent craftsmanship, it provides an outstanding, comfortable fit that is a major appeal.
It features the classic Vanzandt Blues pickup.
It is characterized by a crisp, edgy, and sparkling sound.
It delivers a particularly thick, rich, and fat sound in the mid-to-low frequencies.
This guitar truly embodies the Neo Vintage concept, combining vintage sound with high build quality, making it one of the finest Japanese-made guitars available.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck condition are good.
Body and finish: Some paint chipping on the neck back, numerous small dents on the body sides, dullness on metal parts, and scratches on the pickguard.
Electronics are in good condition.
The pots have been replaced.
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone (push/pull for Neck/Bridge pickup blend), 5-way selector
Nut width: 42mm
Bridge String Spacing: 10.5mm
Scale Length: 25.5 inches
Year of Manufacture: 2023
Country of Manufacture: Japan
For setup, we use Stringjoy strings, which we import and sell.
Made in Nashville, Stringjoy strings are characterized by a silky feel, delivering a rich low end and a sound full of natural harmonics.
These premium strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them together.
TONIQ craftsmen deliver after rigorous inspection.
Accessories: Gig bag, original pot
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspection: Murai
Product Photos: Tanoue
Includes TONIQ 3-Month Warranty
◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty Information
● Maintenance: Free for Life
Instruments purchased at our store qualify for free “String Vibration Setup” (normally ¥4,400) for life. (Reservation required)
・Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.
・Only applies to the original purchaser who bought the item at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
・Please cover shipping and other associated costs.
●Resale Value Guarantee
If you decide to sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee its resale value at our store. The guaranteed value is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells. Except for some items like consignment goods, we will repair free of charge (or, if repair is impossible, accept returns or issue refunds) for failures occurring within a specified warranty period after purchase, provided the item was used within normal parameters.
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that the following cases will incur charges even within the warranty period:
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumable parts.