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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Highlander on June 08, 2010, 03:34:03 PM

Title: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Highlander on June 08, 2010, 03:34:03 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOX-V250-VIOLIN-BASS-GUITAR-Black-60s-REAL-RARITY-/360232162696?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item53df829588 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOX-V250-VIOLIN-BASS-GUITAR-Black-60s-REAL-RARITY-/360232162696?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item53df829588)

(http://i3.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/39/78/63cc_3.JPG)

refined and solid bodied...
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Dave W on June 08, 2010, 09:06:46 PM
At under 3kg I doubt seriously that it's a solid body. They made a hollowbody without f-holes like a Hofner, I suspect that's what this is. These were not uncommon. "Truly unique" LOL!

Price looks reasonable for a refin.

I owned one of these but with f-holes. Tone like hitting a wet cardboard box.

Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Pilgrim on June 09, 2010, 08:56:30 AM
Quote from: Dave W on June 08, 2010, 09:06:46 PM

I owned one of these but with f-holes. Tone like hitting a wet cardboard box.


Hey, that's "vintage sound" yer puttin' down there!!!!  People pay extra for that!   ;)
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Highlander on June 09, 2010, 10:49:02 AM
Quote from: Dave W on June 08, 2010, 09:06:46 PM
Tone like hitting a wet cardboard box.

ROFL  ;D
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: gweimer on June 09, 2010, 11:25:15 AM
And, if the neck is anything like the old Mark IV basses were, it should have "Louisville Slugger" stamped on it.   I wouldn't pay $300 for a vintage Vox, no matter what condition it was in.
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Dave W on June 09, 2010, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: gweimer on June 09, 2010, 11:25:15 AM
And, if the neck is anything like the old Mark IV basses were, it should have "Louisville Slugger" stamped on it.   I wouldn't pay $300 for a vintage Vox, no matter what condition it was in.

Are you saying the Mark IV necks were big, or just round? The late 60s EKO-made Vox violin basses were pencil-neck geeks, very narrow at the nut and heel but with a profile like a broomstick.

I wouldn't pay more than $300 either. Which means I won't get one since the going price is higher than that.
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: Johnny Crab on July 30, 2010, 05:09:40 PM
Greco also has a decent solid body, short scale.
I've seen them in red, yellow, white, and almost natural(like original EB's). They sound better than the cardboard box thing.
This one is here and great for long shows when light-weight is important.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Johnny_Crab/GrecoVBHoriz.jpg)
Title: Re: Something very out of the ordinary - VOX VIOLIN bass...?
Post by: rahock on July 31, 2010, 06:10:43 AM
Quote from: Dave W on June 08, 2010, 09:06:46 PM


Tone like hitting a wet cardboard box.



That is a perfect description of their sound ;D
Rick
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