Fender may have its own audio brand now, but it is still lending its expertise to other audio products that it does not have, yet. The MoFi Electronics × Fender American Vintage Turntable is one fine example that will strike a chord with both music enthusiasts and guitar lovers. It’s like swapping a Stratocaster for vinyl—same vibe, different muscle.
Imagine Fender’s classic guitar aesthetic, but applied to a turntable instead of a Stratocaster. The American Vintage Turntable pairs Fender’s California-hand-sprayed, three-color sunburst alder wood plinth with MoFi Electronics’ audiophile design ethos, giving you a deck that looks as good as it sounds.
If you want your listening space to feel like a mini studio slash museum exhibit, this is it.
This turntable is not just about good looks. The real alder wood plinth carries the same sunburst aesthetic first seen on Fender guitars like the Stratocaster and Telecaster. Hand-selected and handcrafted, the wood isn’t just decorative—it also plays a role in tonal resonance, giving your records a warm, organic foundation that almost makes the music feel alive.
The MoFi × Fender American Vintage Turntable is not just a pretty slab of nostalgia; it actually brings serious audiophile credentials to the table. It supports both 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM playback, with a push-button speed control that keeps things simple without feeling cheap.
At the center of it all is a hefty 6.8-lb (3.08 kg) Delrin platter, chosen specifically to lower noise and create darker, quieter backgrounds, which vinyl people will immediately appreciate. Guiding the stylus is a 10-inch Ultra tonearm with smooth ball bearings, designed for clean tracking and stable performance.
To keep vibrations from ruining the party, the turntable sits on anti-vibration feet developed by Harmonic Resolution Systems, helping isolate it from whatever surface it lives on. Rotation is handled by an electronically speed-controlled motor that prioritizes consistency and low noise. And finally, there’s a smoked amber acrylic dust cover, hinged no less, protecting the deck while looking unapologetically classy.
Dimensions are 20.75 in (52.7 cm) wide × 6 in (15.2 cm) high × 15.5 in (39.4 cm) deep, and it weighs 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)—so this isn’t a delicate desk toy. This is a centerpiece.
Depending on the configuration, you can order it with different cartridges from MoFi: from basic setups to premium UltraGold Moving Coil options. This flexibility means you can tailor the sound to how you actually listen. As one reviewer put it, this turntable “makes vinyl fans drool” by blending a strat aesthetic with serious audio design.
Whether you’re spinning classic rock on old vinyl or letting a new press make its debut, this deck is built to deliver warm, rich tones with precision and style.
A glance at this turntable arguably tells you everything you need to know: this isn’t just a turntable; it’s a visual homage to Fender’s legacy. With that classic sunburst body and vintage vibe, it might be the closest thing to dropping a Stratocaster needle onto your record—except the sound actually comes out of speakers.
If you’ve ever wanted the charm of a Fender guitar wrapped up in an analog audio experience, this turntable fits the bill. It’s not minimal, it’s not shy, and it absolutely looks like it belongs in a room full of amps, guitars, and well-loved records.
If anyone’s down, the MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable can be had as we speak for a grand US$2,995.
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