Checking Out The Vintage V62 Reissued

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Great video mate. I own 3 Vintage brand guitars. I can tell you….as a Gibson LP/ ES-139 player, my Vintage V100 and V500 series guitars absolutely impress me. All they need is a very good set up, and you’re ready to roll.

[@Paul-D]

For sure, still great value guitars - just where people tend to get them from is the problem

[@jasonh880]

Hey man, thanks for the great review. Just got the exact model and fall in love with it! I think it definitely sounds better and plays better than my Fender Player!

[@Paul-D]

Enjoy it 😎😎

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

I recently bought the V62 relic version and slightly yellow with satin finish throughout and absolutely love it! I believe guitars are getting cheaper myself as the glut of new guitars and used music stores are fully stocked lately (results of the economy and start of the "pandemic purge" has begun. Cheers!

[@Paul-D]

Its a weird balance because theres equal pressure at the moment of things driving guitar price down (reasons you mentioned) aswell as equal pressure of things driving them up.

[@morenamcguire7133]

Got a Vintage tele,had it couple years play it all the time,good sounds,,,,a keeper!

[@Paul-D]

I jist got another fun funnily enough haha. I think the V52 and V62 is the best electric they make. Saved you watching another one lol

[@paulburton5150]

I love Vintage. I have a v72, a vs6 and two v100’s. They are all great guitars. I bought a Gibson because it’s always been a dream…but I reach for the v100’s far more often

[@Paul-D]

Theres always the allure to have a gibson even in those that hate on them. But the fact you reach for the vintage more says alot about them 🤟🤟

[@davidstorm4015]

I have had one of these for about 4 years, it's lovely to play, but could stand an upgrade on the electronics. I bought a quality wiring loom with CTS pots, braided wire and a good Oak Grigsby switch, this layout also adds a fourth switch position, which is the bridge and neck in series configuration, like a humbucker. It made the guitar more flexible from a tones point of view and improved the sound quite a bit. The only criticism I can make of mine is that the tuners are not the best, a bit stiff to operate, but the guitar stays in tune no problem, it's rock solid.

[@Paul-D]

Totally agree my next vid funny enough is the V52 and come to same conclusion there

[@derekjohnson5720]

Vintage guitars are unbelievable bang for your buck, i have a v100 and the v6 hendrix strat. I have had some vintage guitars in the past that got sent back for the pickups cutting out due to the electronics, if they improved the wiring and used cts pots, orange caps etc these guitars would be unbeatable at this price point and I'm sure customers wouldn't mind paying the extra £50-£60 for the better electronics. The wilkinson hardware is flawless at doing what its supose to do and wilkinson pups are brilliant!! Awesome guitars once setup, guitar for life!!

[@Paul-D]

Your so right, and yano what i dont know why they dont do that just to really cement themselves and get the respect among players back for good. I upgrade peoples guitars all the time to CTS pots and better caps and it really doesnt cost that much.... Ive began talking to the guys at JHS quite regular and im going to bother them nonstop about it. Maybe if this channel grows theyll listen hahaha

[@derekjohnson5720]

@@Paul-D hopefully they will listen as they are brilliant guitars but the electronics really do let them down. I opened up the back of my v100 and it was like a tin of spaghetti!

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Thanks mate. I bought a V62 ($750 AUS) and still watch the reviews sometimes to cement my decision. I think it's pretty good but I think I suffered from the period of laxness in quality you were rambling about. It was not set up well when I got it - buzzes, plus a string-snagging fret. Plus the paint job was (literally) half done. Bought the last one In Australia before covid. Sounds sweet and classic on the neck, really bright on the bridge. Some tone handling is needed. Hardware is solid.

[@Paul-D]

I still rate them as great guitars, but the ramble is always needed when discussing vintage guitars. I have had to be the one to make sure there right when anyones got one through me. But still, once there right i think they stand for a great guitar that can last years, a cheap upgrade of the pots is always welcomed by the stock pups too. Thanks for stopping by

[@blueshorecreative3146]

@@Paul-D what's wrong with the pots?

[@stephenwhiting6475]

Found your channel randomly but so glad I did. Great video on the v62 which I now have Gas for. As a v100 lemon drop owner I can vouch for vintage guitars too! Bonus points for Maybe Tomorrow in the intro section!!

[@Paul-D]

Welcome along brother!! 🤘🤘

[@stephenwhiting6475]

@@Paul-D thanks! Just binged a load of your videos. Great content throughout

[@Paul-D]

@@stephenwhiting6475 appreciate that man, really do 🤘

[@PaulCooksStuff]

Good to hear they're back on form. Gravy Davey was up and down on them for a while.

[@Paul-D]

They undoubtedly had a rough patch, from last year onwards it seems much improved :D

[@SamWize.]

I have just purchased one of these today for a bargin £250! Has a little chip on it, but otherwise really excited to play it, first guitar I have bought in years after selling them all on and give up playing

[@Paul-D]

Welcome back to the fold!

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

I’ve got a great vintage acoustic( the necks great)& I’ve now bought a strat v6 reissue

[@Paul-D]

I have a nice vintage acoustic too, wonder if it's the same one haha. Needs new strings quite desperately atm mind!

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

@@Paul-D it’s a ve44dvb ,it’s a semi acoustic but it puts my Alvarez’s to shame& they’re also good acoustics,they do make good guitars

[@Paul-D]

100% I still rate them now. Its a shame how the vast majority of them are sold but hey thats the modern world we live in I guess

[@MJG817]

Great review. Im torn between this and the butterscotch v52. I'll test both

[@Paul-D]

I preferred this one with the few i had - but i do love a blackguard tele haha.

[@alexgochman6654]

I try this model and strat that you also review snd it sound grate.the only issue that i see it knob of volume&tone that was with low quality and small range of diff voice.

[@Paul-D]

I do wish they would upgrade there standard pots. But it is a very very cheap upgrade to make yourself to really get it up a level

[@JustnJeffrsn]

Would love to see your opinion on the "icon" version of this, which looks to be the exact same as this, but aged

[@Paul-D]

The aging on the Icon series was improved in the way its done compared to earlier models and i think there very decent. If you want something thats genuinely not far off proper custom shop from vintage. Check out their Proshop models.

[@TheLadsBandLive]

Would love to have this exact make and model but they are nearly impossible to find without the relicing.

[@Paul-D]

Any vintage dealer could get you one in no time 😁

[@martyldl6238]

Great video, beautiful guitar 👌

[@Paul-D]

My favourite of vintage t types for sure

[@martyldl6238]

@@Paul-D tomorrow I'm either buying the v62 or the v58jd have you tried that one? It's the strat tones aswell whats pulling me to v58

[@Paul-D]

Only tried the V52 and 62 and both those were cool - id have the v62 because i love a rosewood fingerboard. If your buying new just make sure the store finish it properly for you as part of the price

[@martyldl6238]

@@Paul-D thanks for the reply 👍🏼

[@abishuachendriah]

Very good demo! Can you let me know if the neck profile is same as the fender player series pls?

[@Paul-D]

Its 1mm wider at the nut, the fender being 42mm and this being 43mm so thats worth considering. The carve itself if similar to a player series - fatter then a squier classic vibe which are now very slim.

[@aidanarevalo4762]

does it do led zep tho?

[@Paul-D]

A'hole lotta of it

[@vertigofall]

This was a great demo and talk about the brand so thanks for that. When did they stop using alder for this model then?

[@Paul-D]

Thanks man appreciated, id have to look into that as not sure off top of my head. Im just pleased they didnt go pau ferro etc instead of the rosewood - it really adds to the appeal in my mind. 🤟

[@vertigofall]

@@Paul-D just out of interest when do you think the QC started to go south then? Are the older ones say 10 years ago any good?

[@Paul-D]

@@vertigofall it started going south the moment they pushed really hard on drop shipping, so say 2016 - 2019 or so. They wont all be bad but youll find alot of bad press around that time. Since 2020 they really are back on form - despite the drop shipping thing still being a thing but thats just modern world. I have sold over 50 guitars in last 12 months. Not a single one drop shipped or ever will be lol.

[@vertigofall]

@@Paul-D ok thanks for that. It's good to know they're back on track QC wise. Keep up the good work! Subbed!

[@NoNameNo.5]

Is the neck gloss!? Bummer, I like it but need satin

[@Paul-D]

I think if you took the neck finish back youd still be pleased with it 🤘😁

[@miiintrbl]

Is it normal for this guitar, the color to fade over time?

[@Paul-D]

Yeh most guitars do. Some finishes more then others of course.

[@alanknott363]

I might have missed this but: What is the width of the nut on the V62 and V52? I really can't get on with any less than 42mm (43mm would be ideal for me). Thanks for a good informative review, I'm definitely considering getting one. Best wishes..

[@Paul-D]

43MM on the V52 and V62

[@alanknott363]

@@Paul-D Thanks, that's great to know. Best wishes..

[@wvo2m]

Just discovered your channel while looking for Vintage gtrs reviews. Just wondering if you're able to comment on how the neck on the v62 compares to the v52, and how they both compare in relation to a Classic Vibe. I have a Classic Vibe but I find the neck strains my hand. I've no problem with Squire Strats, but there's something with the Vibe's neck that doesn't suit my hand. I'm thinking of selling it to get a Vintage, but unsure whether to go for a v52 or v62. Ta.

[@Paul-D]

Came to the right place lots of experience with CVs and these vintage guitars 😁 So the V62 and V52 have very different necks aside from one being maple and the other rosewood* The 62 is much more 60s fender like and the 52 is much fatter. The classic vibe necks from about 2015/16 onwards got alot slimmer for some reason and i too really dont get on with those. The original ones were much better.

[@wvo2m]

@@Paul-D think I need to try out both the v52 and v62 if they've got different feeling necks. Just don't know of a Vintage dealer in my town.

[@Paul-D]

@@wvo2m it comes down to do you want big (v52) or just 60s fender so medium C (v62) Companies say "60s slim" etc and then use a tiny slim neck carve but real 60s strats are more medium. You wont find many real 60s strats or teles with necks as slim as the current classic vibe guitars.

[@wvo2m]

@@Paul-D thanks for that info

[@simondbarnes]

Sounds really good, especially on Ohio and Le Freak :-) The problem I have with brands like these is lack of creativity. They're just copying iconic shapes and that just doesn't do anything for me at all. If I wanted a Tele (which as so happens I do) then I'll get a Squire or a Fender. I just need to find the right pre-enjoyed one at the right price first!

[@Paul-D]

Thanks dude. Yeh i get what you mean, im on the side of offering something thats 8/10ths as close to the real one but much cheaper more then makes up for the lack of creativity. But only if its done right. If it only looks the same but sounds and works nothing like then thats a total fail. And in vintage case - they do have some original shapes and ideas too on other products.

[@canadianintheukbrian]

@@Paul-D I do own a Vintage V6P which was a unique design Strat style body guitar with 3 P90's the guitar always stays in tune , with my V100 there is differences from Les Paul one obvious headstock , it not as bent as the Les paul it stays in tune better than a Les Paul , but 's not a Les Paul, how many people can go out drop 3000 grand on a Les Paul issue with Vintage has been qc but it's great to see they are starting to address that, but I agree both my Vintages will get upgrades on the electronics, the V100 has those tiny pots, and cheap wiring that will be upgraded and the V6P the M Series Stacked Wilkinson P90's are the cheaper Chinese made ones they sound okay but there is obvious room for improvement, but with this Telecaster I would upgrade the wiring , pots and switch, it's about cutting back on costs when your in this market, , I still love Vintage guitars , very happy with both of my Vintage guitars

[@DavyWayne13]

I think it’s less a case of lack of creativity and more of a lack of consumer interest. A lot of these companies that offer alternatives also have their own guitar designs but there is lack of demand due to mainly people liking guitars their musical heroes use.

[@alanknott363]

@@DavyWayne13 I totally agree. So many players cannot get past the iconic designs or even (in many cases) the brand name on the headstock. It's big business where you have to give the customer what they want to buy or go bust.

[@NoNameNo.5]

I think the point is that this is better than a squire….

[@oldasrocks9121]

$600US now. Jet creeped up as well, not by that factor tho.

[@Paul-D]

$600 😳 i currently have a brand new one for sale for £300 lol

[@larchmedia]

How is the weight compared to the Fender? I have a Vintage VS6 which is the heaviest guitar I own.

[@Paul-D]

The weight is the one thing left with Vintage that still varies hugely guitar to guitar. I always request the lightest ones so this one is a shade under 8LBs so not too bad

[@larchmedia]

@@Paul-D I didn't have a chance to do that as I bought it from a local store. I am lucky enough to have a Vintage dealer pretty close.

[@Paul-D]

@@larchmedia i am a vintage dealer so i always try and be pretty firm on what they send 😁

[@hide1986]

What’s the difference between v52 and v62

[@Paul-D]

V52 has the thicker maple neck. This has the more 60s type profile rosewood :)

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Probably made in the same factory in China or Indonesia, same parts they use for Squier and Ibanez and others. Can't see the difference. Apart from the name on the headstock.

[@thatbenbro]

Neat little guitar...not a fan of the name though. 'Vintage Guitars' is going to give you varied results

[@Paul-D]

Yeh i suppose its been around for 20 odd years so used to it, but i do see your point :) thanks for stopping by

[@hide1986]

Does the neck feel thick in hand?

[@Paul-D]

This one is for sure slimmer then the V52. But its not tiny slim like a classic vibe 🤘

[@alafenetre81]

The neck pickup sounds dark and sterile.

[@davedavis7589]

bloke - loose the hat ...yer in doors !

[@Paul-D]

I like wearing a hat.