![]() ![]() The Echoes (English group) The Echoes trailed most of the Vox equipment from 1962.Dave Davies of The Kinks (he briefly used a 6-string as well as a 12-string model in 1964).Tom Petty uses a 12-String in the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Video for "Refugee".The travel guitar hosts a two-channel guitar amplifier, speakers, several rhythm patterns, and an E-String tuner. In 2011, VOX reintroduced the original pentagonal body shape in its Apache series. The USA models are considered to be the most playable versions of the instruments ever made according to The Ultimate Guitar Book by Tony Bacon In the late 1990s, VOX reissued USA-built versions of the Phantom, Mark III Teardrop and Mando guitars. Jack Charles, of the US firm Phantom Guitarworks, continues to build replicas of the Phantom and other VOX models. Contemporary copies are also manufactured by companies such as Eastwood Guitars (called the VG6) and Jay Turser (called the Phantasia). Numerous copies of the Vox Phantom's distinctive five-sided body design were manufactured, by companies such as Teisco and Kawai, under the Domino brand name. Its shape made it difficult to play sitting down, and its polyester finish scratched easily at its corners. ![]() The guitar shared many of the practical problems of similar unusually-shaped guitars, such as Gibson's Flying V. It is believed that the Delta was only available in 19. A bass version was also produced, with two Ferro-Sonic pickups. Only available in white, V261 Deltas were made for Vox in Italy by Eko. The Delta came complete with a Bigsby-style tremolo as well. The headstock had a black finish and the VOX logo was inlaid in mother of pearl. Instead of three single coil pickups, the Delta was fitted with two Vox Ferro-Sonic high output, wide range pickups, with rectangular black plastic surrounds. Introduced in 1967, the "Vox V261 Delta" 6-string guitar shared the same body shape as the Phantom, but employed several 9-volt on-board effects, including an E tuner, distortion booster, treble and bass boosters and a repeat percussion effect. The Special also had a built-in 'E' tuner, which could be used to create a drone effect. Effects were operated by a series of push buttons along the bottom neck side of the pick guard, with knobs to control vibrato and repeat speed. The Special included on-board effects such as fuzz, tremolo, and repeat percussion. This enabled complex panning and switching effects that were in vogue because Psychedelic rock was popular at the time.Īnother variant of the Phantom guitar was the rare "Special", built in the UK then later in Italy, a white version being famously used by Ian Curtis in Joy Division's " Love Will Tear Us Apart" video. Both 6- and 12-string guitars were also made as "Stereo" versions, capable of operating in stereo with a special cable which connected to two amplifiers simultaneously. A 12-string version, the Phantom XII, was also made. It included a round leather-coated pad on the back for comfort while playing. Later models included a Bigsby-inspired tremolo, designed by Vox's founder, Thomas Jennings. Originally made in England, manufacturing was later relocated to Italy.įeatures of the Vox Phantom included 2 or 3 single-coil pickups, open-back tuners, and a Tune-o-matic bridge inspired by similar Gibson bridges. It is unique for its distinctive, pentagonal shape, which became part of the iconic representation of the British Invasion. The Vox Phantom is an electric guitar, originally released in 1962 by the Jennings company. I'm hoping for $500.Black, white, green, light blue, red custom colors also made in smaller numbers comes with the custom signature Case, COA, case candy, pretty close to flawless. This is a nice recreation- set neck, kluson tuners, hot p90 sounding pickup very lightweight and easy to play- this is #32 of 88 made, Hand signed by Pete. Here is a Pete Shelley Eastwood signature model- Pete used to play a cut down MIJ barnburner with the Buzzcocks. Posted: Mon 7:23 pm Post subject: Eastwood Pete Shelley Signature Model The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum Forum Index Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Those with all levels of experience are welcomed to participate.įAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register This discussion forum is hosted by The Guitar ReRanch and was created to serve those interested in the arcane art/science of guitar refinishing and restoration. The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum :: View topic - Eastwood Pete Shelley Signature Model
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