The Vintage Advance AV2S in Sunburst is an unusual Trev Wilkinson-designed T-style electric that expands the traditional Telecaster formula with a versatile three-single-coil pickup layout and clever variable-output electronics.

*THE NECK PICK-UP HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A SEYMOUR DUNCAN SINGLE COIL*

Part of Vintage’s Advance Series, the AV2S combines an alder body with a bolt-on neck, while the pickup system pairs a powerful Wilkinson Tele-style bridge single coil with Strat-style middle and SEYMOUR DUNCAN neck pickups.

A conventional 5-way selector gives familiar three-pickup switching, while Wilkinson’s Roll Control changes the output and response of the bridge pickup, moving between its hotter full winding and a leaner, more vintage Broadcaster-inspired voice.

Finished in Sunburst, this Pre-Owned example is in Good condition.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Vintage
Series	Advance
Model	AV2S
Finish	Sunburst
Type	3-Pickup T-Style Electric Guitar
Body	Alder
Neck	Maple / Rosewood
Pickups	2 x Wilkinson Single Coils / 1 x Seymour Duncan
Switching	5-Way
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Vintage Advance AV2S in Good condition.

The Good condition grade reflects an instrument showing noticeable cosmetic signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

The Sunburst finish, three-pickup layout and distinctive Advance Series design give this AV2S a character of its own rather than making it simply another traditional Telecaster copy.

KEY FEATURES

• Vintage Advance AV2S

• Trev Wilkinson-designed Advance Series model

• Sunburst finish

• Solid-body-style T-inspired design

• Alder body

• Small internal acoustic chamber

• Bolt-on neck

• Bubinga neck-heel extension

• 22 frets

• Wilkinson WV0B-T bridge single coil

• Wilkinson WVS Strat-style single coil / Seymour Duncan single coil

• SSS pickup configuration

• 5-way pickup selector

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

• Wilkinson Roll Control

• Variable bridge-pickup output

• Wilkinson Tele-style string-through bridge

• Three compensated brass saddles

• Wilkinson tuners

• Passive electronics

• Good Pre-Owned condition

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The AV2S takes the familiarity of a T-style guitar and adds considerably more tonal flexibility.

The bridge pickup provides the direct attack associated with a Telecaster-style instrument, while the middle and neck pickups introduce the additional combinations normally associated with a Strat-style three-pickup guitar.

The Roll Control gives the bridge pickup another dimension, allowing you to move from its fuller, hotter winding towards a leaner vintage-style response.

The result is a guitar that can cover a surprisingly broad range of clean, rhythm and driven sounds without relying on active electronics or complicated switching.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Advance Series Design

Vintage developed the Advance range with Trev Wilkinson as a departure from straightforward vintage replicas.

The AV2S keeps recognisable T-style cues while adding its own body construction, neck joint and electronics.

American Alder Body

The body is constructed from American alder, providing a balanced tonal foundation with clear mids and plenty of attack.

A small internal acoustic chamber adds some additional resonance without giving the guitar the appearance of a conventional semi-hollow instrument.

Sunburst Finish

The traditional Sunburst finish works particularly well with the AV2S’s modernised T-style shape.

Maple Neck

The bolt-on maple neck provides the immediate attack and familiar response associated with traditional Fender-inspired construction.

Bubinga Heel Extension

One of the more unusual Advance Series features is the bubinga extension at the neck heel.

This construction allows the neck joint to remain secure while providing particularly easy access to the upper frets.

22 Frets

The AV2S uses 22 frets, with the sculpted neck-joint design making the highest positions easy to reach.

Wilkinson WV0B-T Bridge Pickup

The bridge position uses a Wilkinson WV0B-T Tele-style single coil.

This pickup is based around a Broadcaster-style design but incorporates additional windings for greater output.

Wilkinson WVS Middle Pickup

The middle position uses a Wilkinson WVS Strat-style single coil.

This expands the tonal range beyond conventional Telecaster territory.

Wilkinson WVS Neck Pickup

*THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A SEYMOUR DUNCAN PICK-UP*

A second WVS single coil sits in the neck position, providing smoother and warmer sounds for clean playing, blues and lead work.

Five-Way Switching

The conventional 5-way selector provides:

• Bridge

• Bridge + Middle

• Middle

• Middle + Neck

• Neck

This gives the AV2S a broad range of familiar single-coil combinations.

WILKINSON ROLL CONTROL

One of the AV2S’s most distinctive features is the Roll Control.

Rather than functioning as a normal coil split, the control alters the winding used by the bridge pickup.

With the control fully clockwise, the complete pickup winding is used for a stronger, fuller response.

Rolling it back progressively removes the additional winding, moving towards the pickup’s lower-output Broadcaster-style voice.

This gives the player a useful range of intermediate sounds instead of a simple two-position switch.

WILKINSON STRING-THROUGH BRIDGE

The guitar uses a Wilkinson Tele-style string-through bridge.

Its three compensated brass saddles preserve the traditional three-saddle format while helping provide more accurate intonation.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Vintage Advance AV2S is particularly well suited to:

• Players wanting more versatility than a standard Telecaster

• Indie guitarists

• Blues players

• Pop musicians

• Country players

• Alternative guitarists

• Session players

• Fans of Trev Wilkinson-designed instruments

• Guitarists looking for an unusual discontinued model

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The AV2S works particularly well for:

• Blues

• Indie

• Pop

• Country

• Rock

• Alternative

• Funk

• Clean rhythm

• Overdriven rhythm

• Lead guitar

• Studio recording

• General-purpose gigging

HOW IT COMPARES

AV2S vs Traditional Telecaster

A traditional Telecaster normally uses two single-coil pickups and a 3-way selector.

The AV2S uses three single coils, 5-way switching and the Wilkinson Roll Control, dramatically increasing the available tonal range.

AV2S vs Stratocaster

The AV2S borrows the familiar three-pickup and 5-way switching concept of a Strat-style guitar but combines it with a T-style body and Tele-inspired bridge pickup.

AV2S vs Twin-Humbucker AV2

The similarly named AV2 uses a distinctly different twin-humbucker semi-hollow configuration.

The AV2S is the three-single-coil version, with Tele-style bridge pickup, Strat-style middle and neck pickups and no conventional f-hole.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid-Body-Style Electric Guitar
Brand	Vintage
Series	Advance
Model	AV2
Finish	Sunburst
Body Shape	T-Style Single Cutaway
Body Material	Alder
Body Construction	Solid-Body Style with Small Internal Chamber
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Heel	Bubinga Extension
Frets	22
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Bridge Pickup	Wilkinson WV0B-T
Middle Pickup	Wilkinson WVS
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone, Roll Control
Switching	5-Way Lever
Bridge	Wilkinson T-Style String-Through
Saddles	3 Compensated Brass
Tuners	Wilkinson
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Vintage Advance AV2S uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players who like the feel and attack of a T-style guitar but want the additional pickup combinations and versatility of a three-single-coil instrument.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level T-style guitars, basic Strat-style instruments and conventional Vintage electric guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Clean valve amplifiers, compression, overdrive, boost, delay and reverb.

Our tip: The Roll Control is worth exploring carefully. Fully clockwise gives the bridge pickup its strongest output, while backing it off moves towards a leaner Broadcaster-style voice. The positions in between can be particularly useful when balancing the bridge against the middle and neck pickups.

Showroom feedback: The three-pickup AV2S is a much more versatile instrument than its Tele-inspired appearance initially suggests. The Wilkinson bridge pickup and Roll Control are the features that really separate it from a conventional T-style guitar.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Vintage Advance AV2S offers the opportunity to own an unusual discontinued Trev Wilkinson design with a genuinely useful three-pickup specification.

This example is in Good condition.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging Pre-Owned electric guitars.