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Stratocaster type guitar, developed by T. Wilkinson, made in China (unfortunately) like all the "vintage" and not in Korea as many think. It is generally well done, even if we can detect some slight imperfections. At Vintage, AV6 the (Vintage Advance AV) is in some ways the high end of the series V6, which is presented here is merely a signature of Geoff Whitehorn (guitar Anglo-Saxon also seems unfamiliar t it ...). Shape "Stratocaster", she is cream colored pickguard with a "red-scaled" ... like some Fender ... It is equipped with a Wilkinson acastillage very good (and nickel): So, not too much to worry about at this level. This version is HSS configuration, but the humbucker in the bridge is deliberately askew and covered with a hood, which is unusual, and that I find positively original. In addition, this humbucker features the "Roll Control" which is like a dimmer switch for a humbucker to single coil pickup, and this gradually. This system differs from other brands in that most of the time with the push-pull system, it's one or the other. However, the system seems more personally relevant. For more details visit "JHS distribution (in English) to see photos, description, and all other guitars very interesting vintage. I put 8 / 10 because the sight of its qualities and its price in the UK ...

UTILIZATION

Neck fine and very enjoyable. Access to acute is very good and both normal for this type of guitar. She has a very decent weight, lighter, I doubt it on the wood used. Getting a good sound is easy, the quality of microphones is potentiometers is for something: the pickups are fairly well defined, and the variation of sound through the tone knobs, is real. For the price paid is a pleasant surprise! This is a simple guitar, versatile, and relatively efficient.
However, I might be tempted to change these knobs by CTS to do so ...

SOUNDS

Very versatile guitar, typed fenderien, but with the double bridge, one approaches a little mind Gibson.
The pickups are very different and allow a fairly broad palette of sound.
I play on a Roland Cube 30 X, therefore, the versatility of the guitar and amp allow me many opportunities. She excels in the course sounds clear, but sounds more rock driven does not frighten him.

OVERALL OPINION

Almost impossible to find in France, it is announced in the UK for about 460 € and can be found on some English sites for only 340 € (dv247 not to quote). It seems a good deal. It is an instrument that has real potential: e therefore recommend to anyone looking for a guitar stratocaster type of quality but with greater versatility (Humbeck + "Roll Control") and for a very reasonable rate. I think, by the way, it surpasses many Mexican Fender, but hey, it's only my opinion.
In my opinion, this brand deserves to be better known and recognized.
But hey, it is true that those who swear by Fender, a brand of this type is uninteresting, yet I myself have been surprised.