The Blue Book Says:
Nothing.
Vanquish Says:
The “Vanquish Legend Classic” is a bespoke instrument.
Tone woods of your choice Choice of pickups Unique hardware choices Choice of electronics and switching Natural or stained finishes Oil and wax or laquered finishes Choice of neck profile Choice of fret wire sizes Custom inlay work Prices from £2350 incl caseI say:
A few years ago Dave Burrluck from “Guitarist” Magazine put me in touch with Adrian Hardman from Vanquish guitars – a UK luthier producing High End bespoke guitars who wanted a care package to give away with his guitars. Adrian bought a number of Gerlitz Products and a successful relationship was born. At that time I never thought that I’d be able to afford one, but now I have managed to get 3 of these superb guitars – what’s even more amazing they have sequential serial numbers – No’s 34, 35 and 36!!!
All I can say is if you imagined a checklist of ultra-desirability this is it.
Tone -Pros hardware. Bare Knuckle (Mule) Pickups. Fancy wood. (Mahogany Body, Quilted Maple Cap, Rosewood fingerboard – MOP and Abalone inlays) Hand finished (Oil and wax) Recessed Gotoh hardware. String Through Body construction. Comfort contours. A neck heel that you can actually play around. Lightweight Construction.and….
…… an ultra tactile – I said Tactile – yes TACTILE finish!!!!
this guy has ticked all the boxes.
This particular model has a low serial number, and a set of fantastic “Vanquish” badged Bare Knuckle “Mule” Humbuckers. Traditional 3 way toggle selection
Superb wiring and electronics.
Just beautiful. A tiny bit of “Buckle Rash” on the reverse of the guitar, but otherwise pretty much perfect. The guitar has an equally unmarked Vanquish (Hiscox) case. Weight 3.3kg.
Try and get one somewhere else… Probably not possible without a long wait from Adrian….
