Vintage VSA500B ReIssued Semi Acoustic Guitar w/Bigsby ~ Gun Hill Blue

For many years, the Vintage® ReIssued™ Series VSA500 semi-acoustic guitar with a maple body and mahogany neck, has been a firm favourite amongst rock, jazz and blues players around the world, for its ability to effortlessly deliver acoustic properties of archtop guitars at louder volumes with reduced feedback.
 
Available in a gorgeous Gun Hill Blue finish offset with cream binding, 3 ply black scratchplate and chrome hardware, this highly professional Vintage ReIssued VSA500B semi-acoustic guitar is also fitted with a Bigsby® licensed vibrato as standard. 
 
Beautiful warm, thick, powerful rich tones via a pair of Wilkinson vintage voiced WOCHB double coil pickups are delivered with exceptional clarity, whilst additional high-end hardware includes, chrome Grover tulip machine heads, a GraphTech nut, Wilkinson T.O.M bridge and the chrome Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece for sensitive vibrato duties and increased sustain.
 
Vintage's unique, offset double cutaway evolutionary body shape, ingeniously-designed offset heel and enhanced treble side cutaway, improves playability and access the full length of the 22 fret fingerboard. 
 

VSA500B Specifications.

Body:
Maple body with maple top provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. The VSA500B features Vintage's unique, offset double cutaway evolutionary body shape, ingeniously-designed offset heel and enhanced treble side cutaway to improve upper fret access and playability.

Bridge: 
Wilkinson T.O.M. bridge provides superb tuning stability along with adjustable intonation for each string.

Vibrato:
Chrome Bigsby® licensed B70.

Pickups:
Two Wilkinson® vintage voiced WOCHB double coils provide thick and rich tones.

Controls:
Dual master Volume and Tone controls with three position pickup selector switch.

Machine heads: 
Grover® tulip machine heads provide simple, effective action for superb tuning stability.

Neck:
One piece Mahogany with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.

Fingerboard:
12" radius fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability.

Scale Length:
24.75" / 628mm.  
                                                                                                               
Frets:
22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the VSA500B.

Nut:
43mm GraphTech for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.

Headstock:
Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.

The VSA500B™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

All items are professionally packed for safe transit

• Tracked UK delivery options available at checkout
• Orders placed before 1pm (Mon–Fri) are usually dispatched the same working day
• Guitars may require 1–2 additional working days for final setup

UK Delivery:
Standard and next working day options available.
Some remote areas may incur an additional charge — we’ll always contact you before dispatch.

International Shipping:
Worldwide shipping available — please contact us for a quote before ordering.

For full delivery options, setup information, and international pricing,
👉 View our Shipping page: https://www.guitarwarehouse.co.uk/pages/shipping

Online Orders – 14-Day Returns (Distance Selling Regulations)
Customers who make a purchase online or via distance selling are entitled to return an item within 14 days of receipt, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Items must be in unused condition and returned with all original packaging and documentation.

• Refunds will be issued to the original payment method once the item has been inspected and confirmed to be in resalable condition.
  
• Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty or supplied in error.
  

In-Store Purchases
Items purchased in-store are not eligible for a refund. However, we do offer exchange or a store credit (gift card) for in-store purchases returned within 14 days, provided they are in their original condition with proof of purchase.

Exclusions
Please note that custom orders, modified items, B-stock, clearance items, and goods obtained through part exchange are non-refundable, unless faulty.

Partial Refunds
There are certain situations where only partial refunds may be granted, at our discretion. These include, but are not limited to:

• Guitars returned with protective plastic film removed from pickguards or pickups.
  
• Items showing signs of use or handling.
  
• Missing or damaged original packaging, tags, or accessories.
  

All returns are inspected upon receipt. If a return does not meet the conditions above, we reserve the right to refuse it or issue a partial refund.

New Items — 12-Month Warranty

All new products sold by Guitar Warehouse are covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty, in line with UK consumer law.

This warranty covers manufacturing defects and faults that occur under normal use. In the event of an issue, we will assist with the warranty process and liaise with the manufacturer or authorised service centre where required.

This warranty does not cover:

• Normal wear and tear
  
• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or unauthorised repair/modification
  
• Consumable items (such as strings, valves, batteries, etc.)
  

Pre-Owned Items — 3-Month Warranty

All pre-owned items are supplied with a 3-month Guitar Warehouse warranty.

This covers faults that arise from normal use and were not apparent at the time of sale. All pre-owned instruments and equipment are checked, tested, and set up prior to sale to ensure they are fully functional.

This warranty does not cover:

• Cosmetic wear consistent with age or prior use
  
• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or unauthorised repair/modification
  
• Consumable items (strings, valves, batteries, etc.)
  

Important Notes

• Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
  
• Warranty claims must be reported as soon as a fault is identified.
  
• Warranty is non-transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.
  
• Your statutory rights under UK consumer law are not affected.
  

For warranty claims on distance sales, customers are responsible for safely returning the item to us for inspection. Where a valid warranty fault is confirmed, we will cover the cost of returning the item to the customer.

If you have any questions about warranty coverage, please contact us — we’re always happy to help.