![]() ![]() The early versions of the Consort had similar 'tone switches' to the early Phantoms, but was also redesigned in mid-1963 in a similar vein to the Phantom, losing the tone switches and having pickups upgraded to the V2 units. Note also that these guitars are fitted with three standard Vox V1 pickups by mid 1963 the two models had been replaced by just one, the Phantom (although later dubbed the Phantom 6 or Phantom VI to distinguish it from 12-string and bass models) with pickups upgraded to the Vox V2 units with exposed pole pieces.Īlso shown on this page is another high end Vox six string model, the Vox Consort (The Vox Escort is covered here). Firstly there were two versions, both only available in black finish, the Phantom I and Phantom II, with differing electronics the Phantom II had three tone switches which "introduce harmonic coverage hitherto unheard in the field of electric guitar music". The Vox Phantom was first available in late 1962, and the early versions shown here were subtly different from the majority of instruments shipped later in the 1960s. Just a few short years later Vox would struggle to cope with worldwide guitar demand, but at this pre-beat boom stage, these early versions of some better known instruments were only produced in very small numbers. The case is a Canadian brand, not sure where it was manufactured.This brochure produced by JMI in the UK features a number of entirely British-built Vox guitars, aimed at the UK guitar market. These obviously aren’t hand made in a VOX factory in Italy, but the body and neck are assembled here in the US with quality electronics. Things like that.Ī very cool VOX Phantom IV custom build, which to the uninitiated or casual fan, this looks and feels like a super cool brand new vintage VOX Phantom bass. ![]() The tone capacitor is a work in progress so maybe not exactly what I was shooting for. I had to change the configuration of the body cavity to accommodate the shape of the pick guard, and I shielded the interior cavity. It’s short scale (which was never a feature of the Phantom IV but was for the Wyman teardrop). ![]() I’m selling it because I’m experimenting while figuring out how I want to change things, and I enjoy tinkering with builds.Īs a prototype there are small things you wouldn’t notice unless pointed out, such as a zero fret installed after the neck was finished, so there’s a binding gap that was repaired. Eventually there will be some personalized touches but it will retain the vintage feel and look. A typical Phantom IV neck is skinny and thin, so the weight mostly comes from the slab body.Ī cool prototype working towards a personal rebranded which will eventually be in production. The weight is a little less than a modern MIM Fender Mustang, about 7.5 lbs. Super cool Legendary Garage Rock bass.īlack teardrop case reminiscent of the vintage original, comes with with key. Everything works fantastic, sounds good and plays great. You may want a set up to fit your style of playing, as the neck is skinny and fast with low action. It was custom built to my specs, and I have modified some parts to be even closer to the ideal Phantom IV.ĬTS pots, quality switches and VOX replica single coil pickups make this sound and play killer. The third of a series of prototypes, this one is a killer replica with all the detail and vibe of the original, without the cracks, warps or electronic issues of a vintage instrument. The first images of the “vintage style” retainer are for headstock detail, but see the final two for string tree placement and details) (Please note - updated images of string tree - A string needed a steeper break angle, so I installed a 3-string retainer. This custom made classic has a 30” short scale bound ebony neck, a zero fret, bone nut, pearloid pickguard, 3-way pickup selector, one volume and one tone control as well as the signature teardrop case. A custom built gem that honors the garage rock cool of the original 1965 VOX Phantom IV style Bass. ![]()
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