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Musikmesse 2014: new Fender American Vintage finishes revealed

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By The MusicRadar Team published 14 March 2014

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Musikmesse 2014: new American Vintage finishes revealed

Musikmesse 2014: new American Vintage finishes revealed

Musikmesse 2014: Fender has announced the availability of four new finishes for the guitars in its American Vintage range, one each per model.

The finishes are Fiesta Red, Burgundy Mist Metallic, Aztec Gold and Firemist Silver.

Click through our gallery to see them all.

For more information visit the official Fender website.

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American Vintage '59 Stratocaster

American Vintage '59 Stratocaster

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American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster

American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster

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American Vintage '65 Stratocaster

American Vintage '65 Stratocaster

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