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Post History of the Tribute Comanche?
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.

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Post Re: History of the Tribute Comanche?
FenderGuy53 wrote:
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)
Image
BengalBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)
Image

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.
Image

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

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Post Re: History of the Tribute Comanche?
Craig wrote:
FenderGuy53 wrote:
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.

:ugeek:



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?

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Post Re: History of the Tribute Comanche?
FenderGuy53 wrote:
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.

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Post Re: History of the Tribute Comanche?
Craig wrote:
FenderGuy53 wrote:
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)
Image
BengalBurst (Pearl pickguard and 9" radius Rosewood fretboard on Vintage Gloss neck)
Image

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.
Image

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

:ugeek:


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.

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