Essential Information About the Vintage VSA500 ReIssued Honeyburst Guitar
- Immediate Versatility: two Wilkinson humbuckers for easily switching from silky cleans to blues/rock crunches.
- Modern Comfort: mahogany neck with a "soft C" profile, upper fret access facilitated by the double cutaway.
- Organic Projection: semi-acoustic maple body offering warmth, sustain, and dynamics.
- Stage Reliability: Wilkinson Tune-O-Matic bridge, WJ44 tuners, and Graphtech NuBone nut for stable tuning.
A Classic Reimagined in the "ReIssued" Series
Inspired by the great semi-hollow guitars from the 1950s?60s, the VSA500 is part of Vintage?s "ReIssued" series: iconic models revisited with current Wilkinson electronics and consistent luthiery care. The Honeyburst finish and Vintage headstock deliver a fully embraced retro identity.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, the VSA500 excels in jazz, blues, soul, and vintage rock. Its smooth and controlled response makes it a relevant choice for both studio and stage, from subtle accompaniments to singing solos.
Sound
The Wilkinson WOCHB humbuckers deliver rich mids and velvety highs, with firm lows that don?t bleed. Classic controls (2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector) allow fine-tuning of attack: crystal-clear at the neck pickup, a more biting tone at the bridge, and an ideal intermediate for rhythm parts. The combination of maple body and Wilkinson electronics provides sustain, natural compression, and good tolerance to moderate overdrive.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best out of this semi-hollow: a set of nickel strings 10-46 (perfect balance between comfort and tuning stability), a 12" radius electric guitar capo, a comfortable adjustable strap, and a hard case type 335 providing proper support for the double cutaway shape. A quality instrument cable will complete the setup.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Type: Semi-acoustic electric guitar (semi-hollow body)
- Material: Maple with matching top
- Shape: Double cutaway, offset heel for upper fret access
- Finish: Honeyburst
Neck
- Material: One-piece mahogany
- Profile: Vintage "soft C"
- Fingerboard: 12" / 305 mm radius
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 43 mm / 1.69"
- Nut: Graphtech NuBone (friction reduction)
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628 mm
Electronics
- Pickups: 2 Wilkinson WOCHB humbuckers
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector switch
Hardware
- Bridge: Wilkinson Tune-O-Matic (precise intonation, optimized sustain)
- Tuners: Wilkinson WJ44 (exemplary tuning stability)
- Pickguard: Classic Vintage design
Miscellaneous
- Design: Trev Wilkinson and Vintage UK team
- Recommended Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Soul
- Weight: Approximately 3.8 kg