Aztec Gold is a metallic tone used on guitars that offers a distinguished and striking appearance. This shade resembles antique gold and exudes a warm, attractive glow.
This colour was added to the Fender catalogue in 1983 as a custom colour in the Elite series (Japan 1983-1986).
From that date onwards it was used on several Fender Jazzmaster, Telecaster and Stratocaster series, such as the LINCOLN BREWSTER signature. It is a colour based on the legendary 1972 Buick GSX car.
Although it shares certain similarities with other metallic colours used on guitars, such as Goldtop and Aged Goldtop, Aztec Gold has unique characteristics that set it apart.
While the Goldtop shines with a bright gold tone, the Aztec Gold offers a less intense tone On the other hand, the Aged Goldtop is characterised by its aged gold tone that simulates natural wear and tear over time.