In 1985 my dad was on his first Mediterranean tour in the US navy. He bought an acoustic guitar in France (I think) and now it sits in my home in Dallas and will go to my child next. Not sure what model it is, gonna try to figure that out later today after work.

Have a 03xxxxx serial numbered black, LP type. Have installed cheap Duncan Designed pickups, after market tuners and this weird brass bridge from Korea.

Paid $200 for this and worth every penny. This thing must weigh 10lbs ! The whole body vibrates when played. Only previously experienced this with a $2500 Schecter Custom!

So, this is my Invader 1, body and hardware original. I changed the pup for a SD distortion and put in a split coil DiMarzio pot. Has been my main axe for the Weird Terror since the first recording, Last I did was of a more cosmetic approach. (I wish I knew how to post pictures here. 😛 )

I proudly have a Avenger 315 , thanks for the very very very worthy info

My Mom gave me $1000 bucks for graduating high school in 1983. Went to Brian Guitars to buy a new bass. Wasn't sure if I wanted a Rick or a Fender P. Tried out both of them and I love the sound of both of those, so when I picked up the Vantage VP825B (active) I was blown away. I seemed to be able to get very close to both sounds with that one bass. It played like a dream too. It was $500 cheaper than the Ric and $300 cheaper than the Fender. It was a no brainer. I still have it and it's gonna be 40 next year. Never have to adjust the neck, never goes out of tune. It's an amazing instrument!! Pretty much the only bass I've played or ever needed. I did finally get a Ric, but my Vantage holds its own next to it and is still my go to. It was also really cool to see Lemmy playing a Vantage in the Fun Facts below!!

I was a newbie back then when I bought my guitar in a local guitar store's garage sale. I just thought it was beautiful and inexpensive. I didn't know how rare it was. I've been combing through the net for the exact model of it ever since.

I have finally found out it's a Vantage VDL 21A (dark green metallic)

Hello everyone.
When I was young, I received a 1982? blue Vantage AV330-MX as a gift from my father. Shortly after I got it, it was unfortunately destroyed beyond repair in an accident.
I am hoping to one day replace it with the exact same model.
If anyone happens upon this guitar, I might be interested in buying it.
Great website, BTW.

This is an amazing idea for a website. I’m hoping this message makes it to fellow Vantage guitar enthusiasts.
In 1988 I was given a candy apple blue Vantage Avenger 330-MX. I loved that instrument. Sadly, it ended up destroyed within a few months of me owning it.
Would love a chance to replace that exact guitar if someone has one.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/ottawa/looking-for-this-guitar/1610313899?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

I got my first Vantage in a swap and instantly knew I got the better end of the deal by far, it is a VS600B Witch bass and I still have her over 20 years later. I’m in Australia and there’s a few about but they’re not common that’s for sure. I know also have two acoustics also - a VA 22CR and an LTD which is my favourite. I still need more (electric and I would love a 455 hollow body that’s my dream guitar) I very rarely look at any other brands and the ones I do own are nowhere near as good as any of my Vantage guitars.