The Vantage AV (Avenger) was first introduced in 1981, made in Japan by Matsumoku. In 1987, the first Korean Avengers were introduced, the X-34 and X-38. Later, the X-77 Avenger would be re-issued. The AV-70, 75 and 77 were introduced in 1997, based on the classic models AV-315 ST, X-77 TD X and AV-325, respectively.
AV-70[]
Based on the AV-315 ST.
- $489.95 MSRP (1997)
Image credit to: vantage-guitars.com
Body:
- Beveled, solid Alder body
Neck:
- Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
- Inlays offset after 9th fret
- Vantage headstock
- Silk-screened logos
- 24 frets
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- One ceramic single coil, one humbucker (uncovered)
- 3-way switch
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone (Push/Pull Coil Tap)
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Schaller style tuners
- Wide fish shaped truss rod cover
- Metal knobs
- "TM-2" 2-point tremolo
Finishes:
- Natural (NA)
AV-75[]
Based on the X-77 TD X.
Body:
- Beveled, solid Alder body
Neck:
- Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
- Inlays offset after 9th fret
- Vantage headstock
- Silk-screened logos
- 24 frets
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- Two ceramic single coils, one humbucker (uncovered)
- 5-way switch
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone (Push/Pull Coil Tap)
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- Schaller style tuners
- Wide fish shaped truss rod cover
- Metal knobs
- "TM-2" 2-point tremolo
Finishes:
- Translucent Green (TGR)
AV-77[]
Based on the AV-325.
- $529.95 MSRP (1997)
Image credit to: vantage-guitars.com
Body:
- Beveled, solid Alder body
- Flame Maple veneer top
Neck:
- Set-in Rock Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
- Inlays offset after 9th fret
- Vantage headstock
- Silk-screened logos
- 24 frets
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- Two ceramic humbuckers (uncovered)
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone (Push/Pull Coil Tap)
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Schaller style tuners
- Wide fish shaped truss rod cover
- Metal knobs
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Translucent Black (TBK)