New Vintage Series
Five production models are available in the Big Tex New Vintage lineup. All models feature exact vintage body shapes and contours and are available in light weight swamp ash or alder. All necks and bodies are made to our exact specifications that are true to the original instruments. The New Vintage Series hand rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer and vintage correct colors for each model, be it a classic sunburst or a custom color. All necks feature a 9.5" radius and 6105 fretwire. Pickup options include Fender Custom Shop, Lollar, Rio Grande and Seymour Duncan. All models feature vintage style aged hardware. Finish distressing is available in light, medium and heavy. Any hardware or pickups can be substituted for additional charge.

'53 Blackguard
Single cutaway
ash body in vintage butterscotch
maple neck, soft V


'55 Whiteguard
Single cutaway
ash body in vintage blonde
maple neck, soft V or C


'63 Slab
Single cutaway
alder body in blonde, sunburst or custom color
maple neck w/slab rosewood fretboard, medium C


'56 Classic
Double cutaway
ash body in blonde, sunburst or custom color
maple neck, soft V or C


'63 Classic
Double cutaway
alder body in blonde, sunburst or custom color
maple neck w/slab rosewood fretboard, medium C


Top Shelf Series
The new BigTex Top Shelf Series allows you to design your own idea of the ultimate vintage replica. You specify neck profile, front and back body contours and body style, fretboard material and radius. Choose quarter sawn, flame maple, birdseye maple. Featherweight to heavyweight one, two or three-piece bodies. Premium hardware by Glendale or Callaham. Light distressing or destroyed! Top Shelf Series guitars are made-to-order, one-of-a-kind instruments with price and production time determined per order. Please visit our Purchase page for information on owning a BigTex original.