History of the Tribute Comanche?

[FenderGuy53]

When was the Comanche first introduced to the Tribute line-up?

Is/was the Comanche offered in three trim levels, too: Standard, Plus and Premium? If so, what are the differences in the trim levels?

Thanks for the history lesson, guys.

[Craig]

When was the Comanche first introduced to the Tribute line-up?

Is/was the Comanche offered in three trim levels, too: Standard, Plus and Premium? If so, what are the differences in the trim levels?

Thanks for the history lesson, guys.

The Tribute Comanche Custom first came out in 2008.
It had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back finished in
AmberBurst with Pearl pickguard and 12" radius Maple or Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck.

In 2009, it was changed to Tribute Comanche:
It still had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back.
It was available in two color finishes:
AmberBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Maple fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)

BengalBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)


In 2011, it changed to 3-Tone Sunburst on Swamp Ash body, Tortoise pickguard,
clear satin neck,12" radius Rosewood fretboard.

In 2012, it was changed to Gloss Black on Mahogany body, 3-ply Black pickguard,
clear satin neck, gloss Black headstock, 12" radius Rosewood fretboard.


All were built in the Indonesia Cor-tek factory.
Hope this helps.

[FenderGuy53]

When was the Comanche first introduced to the Tribute line-up?

Is/was the Comanche offered in three trim levels, too: Standard, Plus and Premium? If so, what are the differences in the trim levels?

Thanks for the history lesson, guys.

The Tribute Comanche Custom first came out in 2008.
It had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back finished in
Amberburst (aka Bengal Burst) with Pearl pickguard and 12" radius Rosewood fretboard.

In 2009, it was changed to Tribute Comanche:
It still had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back.
It was available in two color finishes:
3-Tone Sunburst (Pearl pickguard/ 9" radius Maple fretboard)
Amberburst (Pearl pickguard/9" radius Rosewood fretboard)

In 2011, it changed to 3-Tone Sunburst on Swamp Ash body, Tortoise pickguard,
12" radius Rosewood fretboard.

In 2012, it was changed to Gloss Black on Mahogany body, 3-ply Black pickguard,
clear satin neck; gloss Black headstock, 12" radius Rosewood fretboard.

All were built in the Indonesia Cor-tek factory.

Hope this helps.

Craig:

On the 2009 Comanche, was the maple neck Hard Rock Maple or Birds Eye Maple? Also, was the fret board satin finish or gloss finish?

[Craig]

Craig:

On the 2009 Comanche, was the maple neck Hard Rock Maple or Birds Eye Maple? Also, was the fret board satin finish or gloss finish?

Hard Rock Maple neck with Vintage (tint) Gloss finish. The Maple fretboard had gloss finish.

Hope this helps.

[Craig]

When was the Comanche first introduced to the Tribute line-up?

Is/was the Comanche offered in three trim levels, too: Standard, Plus and Premium? If so, what are the differences in the trim levels?

Thanks for the history lesson, guys.

The Tribute Comanche Custom first came out in 2008.
It had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back finished in
AmberBurst with Pearl pickguard and 12" radius Maple or Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck.

In 2009, it was changed to Tribute Comanche:
It still had a Flamed Maple Top on Swamp Ash back.
It was available in two color finishes:
AmberBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Maple fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)

BengalBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)


In 2011, it changed to 3-Tone Sunburst on Swamp Ash body, Tortoise pickguard,
clear satin neck,12" radius Rosewood fretboard.

In 2012, it was changed to Gloss Black on Mahogany body, 3-ply Black pickguard,
clear satin neck, gloss Black headstock, 12" radius Rosewood fretboard.


All were built in the Indonesia Cor-tek factory.
Hope this helps.

As of August 1, 2017, it has been changed to Olympic White on Mahogany body, 3-ply white pickguard, tinted gloss neck, rosewood fingerboard.
See: August 1, 2017-present Tribute Series Production Models.

In August 10, 2020, 3 limited editions were added:
Tribute Comanche, Aqua Burst over Burl top on Basswood body, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
Tribute Comanche, Charcoal Blackburst over Burl top on Basswood body, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
Tribute Comanche, Tobacco Burst over Burl top on Basswood body, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard

As of June 1, 2021, it has been changed to Olympic White on Poplar body, Rosewood fingerboard, Tortoise pickguard and Emerald Blue on Poplar body,
Maple fingerboard, White Pearloid pickguard.
See: New 2021 Tribute Series updates ... and U.S. Dealer Price List Tribute Series Effective June 1, 2021 (revised 12/10/23).