This Smashing Minimalist Turntable Borrows from Arguably the Most Iconic Guitar of All Time

MoFi Electronics knows a thing or two about quality hi-fi audio. So does legendary guitar maker Fender. Now, they’re working together.

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Introduced in the spring of 1954, the Fender Stratocaster is arguably the most iconic electric guitar design ever. It also boasts a signature look: a dark-around-the-edges and gold-in-the-center gradient colorway called Sunburst (also developed by Fender).

Between its distinct styling and exceptional tonal qualities, this guitar has set the standard in electric stringed instruments for over half a century. Now, those elements are being pared into a new audio category, courtesy of the MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable.

MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable
This is easily one of the best-looking vintage-inspired turntables to come out in recent years, maybe ever.
MoFi Electronics

Looks great, sounds better

With a history dating back to 2014 and numerous accolades under its belt, MoFi Electronics obviously knows a thing or two about producing quality hi-fi audio equipment. That, however, pales in comparison to Fender’s nearly eight decades of dominance in the instrument space.

Smash them together, and you’ll get something really special, as evidenced by this release. While this turntable blends the two brands’ signature styles — MoFi’s minimalism and Fender’s eye-catching colorways — this collab is a lot more than just looks.

Beneath the lacquered finish, the plinth is alder wood, the same tonally sound hardwood Fender has employed in its guitar manufacturing endeavors for decades.

As Fender’s iconic electric guitars inspired it, it makes sense that the turntable’s construction would also be similar. In fact, beneath the lacquered finish, the plinth is alder wood, the same tonally sound hardwood Fender has employed in its guitar manufacturing endeavors for decades.

That construction ensures that vinyl records played on this turntable will be enhanced by the wood’s natural, warm, organic foundation. Of course, there’s more to a turntable than the plinth, but MoFi Electronics has that part covered, too.

MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable tonearm closeup
The turntable’s plinth is crafted from alder wood, a tonally sound material used by Fender for decades in its guitars.
MoFi Electronics

How the tables have turned

While the alder wood plinth is an outstanding base for the turntable’s hi-fi functionality, sound mechanics and electronics are also required. Thankfully, those (and more) are all present.

That starts with a USA-developed and custom-manufactured 10-inch tonearm equipped with ball bearings for smooth action and low friction operation. On the other end of its operational spectrum, it boasts reliable, high-quality, gold-plated RCA connectors.

Between the two ends, you’ll find Cardas Audio wiring to ensure signal purity throughout. Powering it all is a precision electronic motor, which also offers simple push-button swapping between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds.

It also gets a 6.8-pound Delrin platter and HRS anti-vibration feet to protect it from vibrations. Especially for lovers of old-school audio gear, this is a tough turntable to beat.

MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable closeup in front of lampsMoFi Electronics

Pricing and availability

The MoFi Electronics x Fender American Vintage Turntable is now available on the MoFi site for $2,995. It’s a small price to pay for the visual and audio quality you get in return.

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