Tribute Vader history? (Tribute Invader XL)

[g19g26]

Can anyone give me some history of the Tribute Vader?

Years built?
Where built?
Quality level?
Options that were availble?
Etc?

Thanks

[Craig]

Can anyone give me some history of the Tribute Vader?

Years built?
Where built?
Quality level?
Options that were availble?
Etc?

Thanks

You must mean the Tribute Invader XL.

The production years were 2004-2008.

The 2004 through about mid 2006 were built in Korea.
The late 2006 through 2008 were built in Indonesia.

Here are the specs:

PICKUPS: G&L AS4250B Alnico humbucker in neck position; G&L AW4370B Alnico humbucker in bridge position
BODY WOOD: Basswood on Standard versions; Mahogany on Premium versions
NECK WOOD: Hard Rock Maple with Rosewood fingerboard
NECK RADIUS: 12" (304.8mm)
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 5/8" (41.3mm)
TUNING KEYS: 18:1 ratio, sealed-back
BRIDGE: G&L designed Saddle Lock with nickel plated die-cast saddles
CONTROLS: 3 position pickup selector with mini-toggle switch to split coils of both humbuckers, volume, tone
OTHER: G&L Deluxe Gig Bag included in USA (Outside USA please contact your G&L distributor for availability)

STANDARD VERSION Black
PREMIUM VERSION Trans Red;Tobacco Sunburst

2004-2006 Images:





2006-2008 Image:



Also see these posts:

What is the new Tribute series which G&L announced in 2003?
Why the change in manufacturing location for the Tributes?

Hope this helps.