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Vox advertisement (1965)

VOX: Sound of the Longhairs (Beatles)

Vox Phantom IIII / Mark VI V222, Vox AC 100 Super De Luxe amplifier, Vox Amplifiers

When Beatles manager Brian Epstein made a deal with Vox to use their amplifiers exclusively, neither he nor Vox knew how big the band would become, and what an impact they would have on the music scene of the 1960s. But bothe Vox and the Beatles became absolutely massive. The Beatles used numerous Vox amplifiers; the AC 30, AC 50 and the AC 100 (pictured beneath the main image). Vox equipment was also used by numerous mid 60s British bands

Let your hair down, and go with the sound of VOX

This picture was probably taken in late 1963 - maybe the shortest haircuts at any point in their careers.....

See the other ads in this series: Dave Clark Five

Vox advertisement (1965) VOX: Sound of the Longhairs (Beatles)

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Vox AC 100 Super De Luxe - Award yourself the finest sound equipment, money can buy!
Vox AC 100 Super De Luxe - Award yourself the finest sound equipment, money can buy!
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Vox Phantom IIII / Mark VI V222 - VOX: Sound of the Longhairs (Dave Clark 5)
Vox Phantom IIII / Mark VI V222 - VOX: Sound of the Longhairs (Dave Clark 5)
The Sound of the Longhairs adverts underlined the fact that the Beatles used Vox amps, the Rolling Stones used Vox guitars, and the Dave Clark Five used a Vox organ. Pictured are the AC100, Mark VI...
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Vox AC 100 Super De Luxe - Paul Revere and the Raiders Ride on Top with Vox
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Vox Amplifiers - Thinking About an Amplifier?
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Vintage 1960s Vox Guitar Knob Phantom Consort Hurricane

Vintage 1960's Vox Guitar Knob Phantom Consort Hurricane

Portland, Maine, 041**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Vintage 1960's Vox Guitar Knob Phantom Consort Hurricane and more... more
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1960??s VOX Phantom Teardrop Guitar Case Leather Gigbag

1960??s VOX Phantom Teardrop Guitar Case Leather Gigbag

Brisbane, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

Some wear here and there but overall good. Zipper works just fine. No rips. Some cracks on bunding. Looks cool

Intended for the vox phantom and teardrop guitars
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Vintage 1965 Vox Pathfinder Tube Amplifier

Vintage 1965 Vox Pathfinder Tube Amplifier

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Recently serviced through Georgetown Music in Burien WA, works and sounds great. Original Gold Bulldog speaker
I love this amp- it's so much fun, responsive. I'm moving, and can't take it with
" The 1965 Vox Pathfinder is an all-tube guitar amplifier introduced as the US-made replacement for the JMI Vox AC-4. It features a single-ended EL84 power tube delivering about 8 watts RMS to an 8" "Gold Bulldog" speaker. The amp uses a 12AX7 tube for the preamp and another 12AX7 for the tremolo ... more
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1960s Vox Berkeley II Head and Cabinet

1960s Vox Berkeley II Head and Cabinet

Towson, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

1960s Vox Berkeley II Head and Cabinet 1960s Vox Berkeley II Head and Cabinet
1960s Vox Berkeley II Head and Cabinet
The solid state V1081 Vox Berkeley was first offered in the July 10, 1966 US Vox price list. It made additional appearances in the November 15, 1966 and June 25, 1967 US Vox price lists. It was replaced by the ... more
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Vox AC30 Vintage Amp  /  Organ Handle Plastic Genuine Original 1960s-70s

Vox AC30 Vintage Amp / Organ Handle Plastic Genuine Original 1960s-70s

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

Vintage original plastic handle taken from a ?70s Vox AC30 amplifier, in very good condition with some normal cosmetic signs of use / aging (see photos). This handle will fit many vintage Vox amplifiers as well as the lid for Continental and Jaguar combo organs. Mounting hardware not included
* If you are located outside the US and aren't able to place your order online, please contact us to discuss shipping quotes
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Vox Cooltron Bulldog Distortion Tube Technology Guitar Effect Pedal

Vox Cooltron Bulldog Distortion Tube Technology Guitar Effect Pedal

Eureka, California, 955**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

This is a used Vox Cooltron Bulldog Distortion cosmetically in good condition and is fully functional. No box, power supply, or battery. Will run off a 9v adapter or 4 AA batteries
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DuoVox Tini-Tian II Vintage Microphone Amplifier Speaker *FOR PARTS*

DuoVox Tini-Tian II Vintage Microphone Amplifier Speaker *FOR PARTS*

Charlotte, North Carolina, 282**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

DuoVox Tini-Tian II Vintage Microphone Amplifier Speaker *FOR PARTS
Item Specifics
This DuoVox Tini-Tian II Vintage Microphone Amplifier Speaker is not functional. It is being sold for parts as is. There is minor wear on the body from normal use, such as scratches and scuffs, as shown in pictures. Only the items pictured are included in the listing unless stated otherwise. Includes power cable
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Grade A: An item that appears in near flawless condition; contains no ... more
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Vintage Vox Buckingham Amp Model V1123 W /  Cover

Vintage Vox Buckingham Amp Model V1123 W / Cover

Longmont, Colorado, 805**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

Vox Buckingham Head for sale. Normal treble knob has some pot noise. The reverb isn't working. See pictures for any cosmetic blemishes
The Buckingham was the separate head and cab version of the Vox Viscount 2x12 combo amp. You can read about the development of the Viscount amplifier by clicking here
In 1965, after Thomas Organ in the US inked their distribution deal with Vox in the UK, Thomas published their first Vox product catalog. It featured the British Vox tube amps with new "easy... more
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1962 VOX JMI AC-4 Fawn 1x8" Vintage Guitar Combo Amplifier w / FTSW

1962 VOX JMI AC-4 Fawn 1x8" Vintage Guitar Combo Amplifier w / FTSW

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3995

This Is Located At Our Brick'n'Mortar Store In San Diego, CA
1962 VOX AC-4 In Fawn
In Very Good Overall Condition - Please See All Photos
Tested And Functions As Intended
Original 8" Speaker
Original Footswitch
Grounded Power Cable
Replacement Power Transformer - US 115v - No Need For A Step-Up Transformer
Please See Gut Shots Of The Circuit
The 1962 Vox AC-4 in Fawn is a compact, all-tube combo amp delivering 4 watts through an 8" speaker. Housed in its... more
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? For Sale: Late 1960s Vox Delta IV Bass ?? Phantom Cool, Italian Craft, and Cla

? For Sale: Late 1960s Vox Delta IV Bass ?? Phantom Cool, Italian Craft, and Cla

Danbury, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

? For Sale: Late 1960s Vox Delta IV Bass ?? Phantom Cool, Italian Craft, and Classic Mojo ?
Own a rare piece of electric bass history with this late '60s Vox Delta IV Bass, in excellent condition. This striking instrument sports the iconic Phantom body shape, making it a head-turner on stage or in any collection
?? Features:
Four-string solid-body bass with classic Phantom design
Built-in G tuner, distortion booster, treble and bass boosters
Fast-playing neck with Vox??s ... more
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1965 Vox AC-50 Mark III JMI 50-Watt Guitar Amp Head

1965 Vox AC-50 Mark III JMI 50-Watt Guitar Amp Head

Georgetown, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

The AC50 was developed specifically for the Beatles so fans could hear them better live. The two EL34s produce around 50 watts. Both channels feature the "Top Boost" circuit. This is the Mark III version introduced in 1965 when Vox changed from a tube rectifier to a solid state rectifier. The power tubes are EL34 (2), 12AU7 (1), and 12AX7 (3)
This 1965 AC50 has original transformers, Tolex, grill cloth, knobs, handle, pots, and just a few replaced caps and resistors. It has been updated to ... more
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1960s VOX made in England JMI Super Ace Sunburst

1960's VOX made in England JMI Super Ace Sunburst

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$761

In rough shape! No way to test it!... more
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1960s - Vox Italy Teardrop Mark VI Guitar Hard Case 43" Long

1960s - Vox Italy Teardrop Mark VI Guitar Hard Case 43" Long

Hays, Kansas, 676**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$280


1960s - Vox Italy Teardrop Mark VI Guitar Hard Case 43" Long
Ships UPS / Insurance
This 1960s - Vox Italy Teardrop Mark VI Guitar Hard Case 43" Long is in very good cosmetic condition. Measures approx. 42" x 12" / 5" x 3 5" internally. Looks to be the right size for the Vox teardrop mark VI guitar. I am not an expert, please ask with any questions you may have:) Thanks For Looking!
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Vintage 1967 VOX Cambridge Reverb, Thomas Organ, Model V1032, small combo amp

Vintage 1967 VOX Cambridge Reverb, Thomas Organ, Model V1032, small combo amp

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$880

This vintage amp is in great working condition   Recently serviced. Has a fantastic sounding  reverb and tremolo  also has the original manual! This amp is listed on other sites  and at a price to sell fast
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Vintage 1960s Vox Guitar Bridge Hurricane Bulldog

Vintage 1960s Vox Guitar Bridge Hurricane Bulldog

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$185

This is an Original Vintage 1960s Vox Guitar Bridge There is normal vintage wear tarnishing oxidation, etc fits many Vox guitars that use this bridge like the Bulldog Hurricane etc Please look at all the pictures This is Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks
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Vintage late 1960s Vox Buckingham w / trolley & matching 2x12 cab, great condition

Vintage late 1960s Vox Buckingham w / trolley & matching 2x12 cab, great condition

North Bend, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Up for your consideration is a late 1960s Vox Buckingham (model V1123) in great condition This amp has been serviced and is fully functioning. All resistors and capacitors in the power supply / amp have been replaced. The electrolytic capacitors have been replaced in the preamp
Also during the servicing, new reverb tank grommets replaced the dried / missing originals. Also, new power cable clamps were installed replacing the old, cracked originals. Don't forget new rear panel screws / ... more
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Vintage Vox TEAR DROP  Guitar Case Slip Cover BLACK

Vintage Vox TEAR DROP Guitar Case Slip Cover BLACK

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$120

good working condition 46x4x17 bottom46x4x6 top... more
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Vintage 1960s Vox Mark XII 12-String Electric Guitar Owned by Steve Earle

Vintage 1960's Vox Mark XII 12-String Electric Guitar Owned by Steve Earle

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

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Vintage 1960's Vox Mark XII 12-String Electric Guitar Owned / Played by Steve Earle
Italian made Vox from the mid 60's, it was owned and played by one of my favorite artists: Steve Earle!
This 12 string guitar features a teardrop shape, 3 tone sunburst and 3 single coil pickups
Steve used this on El Corazon (my 2nd favorite Steve Earle record) and whenever he used an electric 12 string on a record or play live
The guitar has finish checking through out as ... more
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Vox V1143  Beatle complete cap kit with Vox service manual

Vox V1143 Beatle complete cap kit with Vox service manual

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

Here is a complete recap kit for a Thomas Organ Vox V1143 Beatle guitar amplifier. The kit includes all electrolytic capacitors for the preamp and power amp section. Caps may vary from the caps pictured depending on current inventory. I also can build kits for most Thomas Organ amps. Contact me, and I can build you one for your Thomas Organ Vox amp
Thanks
BB VoxUsAmps
Specializing in Thomas Organ Vox amps
Amps, Parts, repair, recapping service
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VIntage Vox Astro IV Bass Guitar With Original Case, Bill Wyman Rolling Stones

VIntage Vox Astro IV Bass Guitar With Original Case, Bill Wyman Rolling Stones

Cookeville, Tennessee, 385**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

I have had this bass for decades, kept in the case and only taken out on rare occasions at home

Great action & playabilty, small neck with a great tone, low action. Before listing I toggled all the switches back and forth and sprayed lightly with Deoxit , the G tuner and distortion came on as it should , controls seemed to work well, but you should expect them to be a little wonky if you rarely play it . I have included a schematic on the electronics. I'm sure the ... more
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1966 Vox New Escort The Vox New Escort was Vox's version of the Fender Telecaster, at a time when American guitars were out of reach for most British musicians. It was made by JMI in England, for the British market, and unlike the majority of other models, didn't have an Italian-made equivalent. But the New Escort wasn't a slavish Fender copy, adding Vox's stylish teardrop headstock to the tele-style body, with a stop tailpiece and two Vox V2 single coil pickups. And it's a pretty substantial, and nice playing guitar, with a very comfortable neck. Check out the images, specifications, and watch a video of it in action. There is also extra content in the vintageguitarandbass supporting members area.

1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin Care Catalog scan. The 1969 Fender Lovin' Care catalog consisted of 48 pages of electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, steel guitars, acoustic guitars, banjos and keyboards. Like the previous catalog, this featured the company's guitars in a variety of interesting settings around California, from the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, to the Hollywood Bowl. Several instruments were making their first appearance amongst it's pages: the Telecaster bass, Montego and LTD jazz guitars, and the Redondo acoustic. It was the final catalog appearance, however, of the Electric XII, Bass V, Duo-Sonic, Coronado I and Coronado Bass I.

1973 Eko Ranger Folk

1973 Eko Ranger Folk The Eko Ranger series of guitars was incredibly popular in the second half of the 1960s and through the 1970s, selling in very large numbers. The Ranger Folk was 1 1/4" smaller, and 1" shallower than the Ranger VI and XII - and with a narrower waist. Not a bad guitar; a little quiet, but pretty playable. These were great value in 1973, and because they sold so many, they are easy to find and excellent value today.

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar The Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music