Essential Information About the Vintage V72 ReIssued Custom Spec TL "Flame Tobacco Burst" Guitar
- Chambered semi-hollow body made of alder with a flamed maple top for rich resonance and reduced weight.
- Sound versatility thanks to Wilkinson pickups: warm mini-humbucker neck + precise twang single coil bridge.
- Smooth playability with a maple neck featuring a "soft C" profile, Lignum Rosa fingerboard, and 10" / 254 mm radius.
- Tuning stability ensured by Wilkinson WJ55 tuners and a low-friction graphite nut.
A classic "single cut" revisited in the ReIssued series
The V72 is part of the Vintage "ReIssued Custom Spec" series designed with Trev Wilkinson. It modernizes the DNA of great single cuts by adding chambered construction and a bookmatched flamed maple top. The result: an elegant instrument inspired by history but designed for today?s stage and studio demands.
Who is it for and what styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a reliable, expressive, and responsive guitar. Covering a wide spectrum from blues to rock, including country, electric pop/folk, and smooth jazz on the neck pickup. Its intuitive feel and balanced weight make it a perfect companion for long sets and recording sessions.
Sound
The Wilkinson WDG Mini Humbucker at the neck delivers round lows, silky mids, and softened highs, perfect for velvety leads and blues/jazz rhythms. At the bridge, the Wilkinson WTB Single Coil provides attack, brightness, and that precise twang sought after in country and punchy rock. The 3-position selector, combined with passive volume and tone controls, ranges from crystalline cleans to organic crunches. The chambered alder body offers openness and projection, while the maple top enhances articulation and definition. The graphite nut and Wilkinson bridge promote generous sustain and stable note holding.
Recommended compatible accessories
- Set of 10-46 nickel electric strings (6 strings) for balanced tension and attack. - Standard strap for electric guitar with two strap buttons. - Capo for 6-string electric guitar. - Stand type A or wall mount for solid-body/semi-hollow electric guitars.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Material: Alder with flamed maple top (bookmatched flame maple veneer)
- Type: Chambered (semi-hollow) body for enhanced resonance
- Finish: Flame Tobacco Burst
- Shape: Ergonomic contours for optimal comfort
Neck
- Material: Hard Rock Maple
- Profile: Vintage "soft C"
- Fingerboard: Lignum Rosa
- Radius: 10" / 254 mm
- Frets: 22 Medium
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm / 1.69"
- Nut: Graphite (low friction)
Electronics
- Pickups: Wilkinson WDG Mini Humbucker (neck) + Wilkinson WTB Single Coil (bridge)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-position selector switch
- Circuit type: Passive
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: Wilkinson WVFS, precise intonation adjustment and excellent vibration transfer
- Tuners: Wilkinson WJ55 for maximum stability
- Design: Trev Wilkinson and Vintage UK team
- Recommended styles: Blues, Rock, Country, versatile
- Weight: Approximately 3.5 kg