Stanford CR Vanguard AV
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Stanford
CR Vanguard AV
Product Info
Article Number:
485104
Brand:
Stanford
Model:
CR Vanguard AV
Category:
Jazz Guitars
Price:
$1,314.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vanguard AV is a solid entry into the semi-acoustic world, offering a warm, woody tone with surprising projection. The neck profile is a real winner, and the overall build feels very competent for its class. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired jazz tone without excessive complexity or a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Stanford CR Vanguard AV
- Semi-Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Crossroads Series
- Back & Sides: Maple veneer
- Top: Solid spruce
- Neck: Mahagony
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Frets: 22 Medium jumbo
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 630 mm
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Bridge: Mahogany
- Pickup system: Humbucker
- Controls: Volume & Tone
- Machine heads: Kluson-style tulips
- Strings: D'Addario EXL 110
- 10-46
- Finish: Matte nitrocellulose lacquer
- Includes a case
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany neck with a comfortable 'C' profile enhances playability.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast feel and excellent note clarity.
- • Kluson-style tuners offer reliable tuning stability and vintage aesthetics.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow body construction makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Humbucker pickup limits versatility; cleaner tones are challenging to achieve.
- • Matte nitro finish, while attractive, can be more susceptible to fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple veneer back & sides, Solid Spruce top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Humbucker
Scale Length
630 mm
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less airy and resonant than a full hollow body, but the semi-hollow construction provides more sustain and feedback resistance.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
It's a significantly hotter and darker tone; expect a more powerful, bluesy growl rather than a clean, sparkling jazz sound.
