Welcome to Vintage Replica Guitars

Here at Vintage Replica Guitars we create the finest “S” and “T” type guitars using the best materials and hardware available to accurately recreate that vintage sound and feel.

Vintage guitars are now so expensive that they are beyond the means of most players so we strive to create an affordable alternative to players who wish to experience the sound, feel and look of a 50’s or early 60’s “S” or “T” type guitar made to the highest standards.

Contruction & Materials

These guitars are lovingly made by an enthusiast with attention to every detail, to create a guitar with great sustain, bite and pop like the vintage originals made in the early years.

We offer a choice of bodies in light weight Swamp Ash or Alder in either one or two piece. Necks are either one piece Maple or a choice of Brazilian Rosewood/Maple or Indian Rosewood/Maple.

Guitars are available in Right hand only and come with a Tweed case with Poodle lining. Please check out our HOW TO ORDER page for more details.

A Quick Vintage Guitar History

Leo Fender started work on the prototype Telecaster in 1949 and by 1950 single pickup versions were available as the Esquire and later a dual pickup version known as the Broadcaster, in 1951 at the request of Gretch who owned the Broadcaster trademark the name was dropped in favour of the Telecaster.

In 1954 Fender brought out a new model, the Stratocaster, which had a contour body of Swamp Ash one piece Maple neck and three pickups, in 59 a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard option was offered (Slab Board).

In 1960 Fender bodies changed to Alder as standard and the Slab Board necks were manufactured up until mid 1962 when a curved board was offered.

In 1964 the curved board was replaced with a Veneer, at this time CBS corporation agreed to purchase Fender and the deal was concluded in 1965 leading to the well documented decline in quality.

1965 Stratocasters continued to be made using existing stocks and methods until the accountants finally got their way so some of these guitars are still very desirable.