![]() In any era, the model’s styling remains as distinctive as ever. In addition to Brian Jones’ endorsement back in the day, various models of Vox six- and 12-strings were seen in the hands of guitarists with Paul Revere and the Raiders, the Hollies and the Dave Clark Five.Ĭome the new wave, the Cure’s Robert Smith would play a Mark VI when assisting as guitarist with Siouxsie and the Banshees, and, later still, Coldplay’s Chris Martin would strap on a Mark VI. price list for that year shows the V223 Mark XII retailed for $369.90, plus $44.90 for the Deluxe plush-lined contoured case, which was about $50 more than you’d have paid for a Fender Stratocaster of the same era. Vox Phantom VI Model Solid Body Electric Guitar (1965), made in Dartford, Kent, England, black polyester finish, mahogany body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, original grey hard shell case. The 12-string Vox models arrived in ’65 after George Harrison popularized the electric 12-string soundĪ glance at the Vox U.S.A. Item 8680 Prices subject to change without notice. market in ’66, the year this example was made. The 12-string Vox models arrived in ’65 after George Harrison popularized the electric 12-string sound the year before with his Rickenbacker 360/12. Other unusual construction features of the Mark XII include the channeled metal double-T bar, which is set within the bolt-on neck for stability, a clip-on padded back cover to guard against buckle rash, and a zero-fret in place of the traditional string nut. beat group best known for its instrumental hit “Apache.” The design was essentially taken from the Bigsby template, with a roller bar added to aid string tension. Marvin, named for the influential guitarist of the Shadows, a U.K. The unit was a JMI creation called the Hank B. Regardless, it’s a cool visual feature and makes for some bold and unusual sounds. The vibrato tailpiece found on this Mark XII would be odd on any 12-string, and not very desirable from a tuning standpoint. For International shipping, please message us your city & postal code for an accurate shipping quote.(Image credit: PHOTO BY GEORGE ASLAENDER/GUITAR COURTESY OF RETROFRET VINTAGE GUITARS )ĭespite its very different looks, the Mark XII is essentially laid out like a Stratocaster, with three similar single-coil pickups (Strat-like in themselves, yet with a telltale rectangular cover), three control knobs and a three-way switch.ĭespite its very different looks, the Mark XII is essentially laid out like a Stratocaster All instruments are handled by SS Vintage employees only.įeel free to call or email anytime with questions, picture requests, or just to chat about the instrument!įree shipping is for Domestic only. ![]() Super cool one here! HSC.īefore shipping, all guitars & basses receive a fresh, deep clean, along with a pro setup to your spec's! We are an appointment only store. The neck is straight, and the action is low. The neck has a comfortable full profile, and plays outstanding. Both original single coil pickups are full, clear, and capture that classic Vox tone. The bass couldn't play and sound any better! Nothing really sounds like a vintage Vox.and that's meant in the coolest way possible. The pickguard and back cover got lost somewhere along the way, but everything else is there. These don't come up on the market often, so it's very cool to have this in right now. Rare and original Italian made teardrop bass! No breaks, cracks, repairs. ![]() Here's a 1966 Vox Phantom IV Bass in Sunburst finish.
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