VOX Vintage Hollow Body Electric Guitar. This guitar has ALL the bells and whistles! I looked and looked online for an exact model name on this unit but only came close w/ the Super Lynx Deluxe model. This unit was built in Italy and is dated September 29, 1976.
Tremelo bar, Wah Wah switch, Distortion switch, Repeater switch, E-tuner switch, Treble/Bass switch and more. Lovely sunburst finish. Some cracks in the laquer but in general good condition.
This guitar has a 'pad' that snaps on the back over the electronics panel.
Serial number 394460
Case included.
On Sep-02-08 at 14:05:08 PDT, seller added the following information:Have now been informed that this is an Ultrasonic Six VOX guitar thanks to you knowledgable players and collectors out there!
We will ALSO accept international bids. The shipping will, of course, be more in this case if you are the winner but bid out of USA are acceptable.
On Sep-06-08 at 12:56:55 PDT, seller added the following information:This Vox Ultrasonic was one of Voxs late sixties semi acoustic models sporting built in effects. It was modelled on the thinline semi acoustic models such as the Gibson ES335, but without the set neck (it was a bolt-on), and central maple block (it was completely hollow). This made it more akin to guitars such as the Fender Coronado or Hagstom Viking, but with its own unique features - teardrop headstock, and built in effects. From 1962 the necks of Vox guitars were made by Eko in Italy, and post '62 Voxs have a made in Italy decal.
It came in 6 and twelve string versions (the twelve string had a slightly different shaped headstock, and headstock markings) and in two colours, cherry and sunburst. As a high end model, it featured block inlays, front and back binding and headstock ornamentations not seen on other models.
The built in effects are rather interesting, consisting of an E-tuner (plays a quiet E note), treble/bass boost, distortion (mild overdrive to full blown 60s fuzz), repeater, and palm-operated wah wah pedal. They are powered by a 9V battery accessible through a circular cover under the pad at the rear of the body. An identical model with the exception of having no wah wah was also produced; the Vox Cheetah or V267
These effects are broadly similar to the Vox effect pedals available in the mid to late sixties, and all can be heard on the Vox Ultrasonic sound clips page. Each has an on/off switch, and all (with the exception of the wah-wah) have a control. This sets the speed for the repeater, level of fuzz for the distortion, and bass/treble response for the boost. When combined, an amazing array of psychedelic sounds can be produced without really playing the guitar at all - just letting it feed back on itself. The least useful of all the effects is the wah wah - not because there is anything wrong with it, just that it is considerably more difficult to operate than a foot pedal (you push the triangluar lever with the palm of your picking hand)
On Sep-09-08 at 17:19:22 PDT, seller added the following information:It has been brought to my attention that the September 1976 sticker on the back is likey a SERVICE sticker as this model guitar was built in the mid sixties.