“A nod to our past catering to vintage aficionados”: Antigua acoustics are now a thing, as Fender expands the divisive finish option to its California Vintage range
The Antigua finish is undoubtedly Fender’s most opinion-splitting colorway. A ‘happy accident’ dating back to the 1960s, the burnt mustard burst finish famously featured on the Fender Stratocaster, but was recently extended to a host of Squier Classic Vibe electric guitars.
Now, whether you like it or not, Fender’s acoustic guitars are getting the same divisive finish, with the announcement of three new-look California Vintage models that are seen by Fender as “a nod to our past” that caters to “vintage aficionados”.
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