The neck has a slight S-curve on the bass side, but the bass has been set up to accommodate this. Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action, and the frets are wide and low with minor wear. Originally made in England, manufacturing was later relocated to Italy. It is unique for its distinctive, pentagonal shape, which became part of the iconic representation of the British Invasion. The back of the neck has various scratches and scuffs, but is comfortable to play. The Vox Phantom is an electric guitar, originally released in 1962 by the Jennings company. The bottom corner of the body has some heavier wear, which goes into the body wood slightly. Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original bridge and pickguard -Non-original toggle switch -The bridge mounting holes have been plugged and re-drilled -The top strap button has been moved, the original hole filled, and the finish touched upĬosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely the finish is glossy with several large horizontal checking marks, as well as numerous small dings/finish chips. The original bridge mounting holes were plugged and new ones drilled. Hardware: The bridge and pickguard are both non-original. Pickup Measurements: 7.0k (neck), 7.1k (bridge) The bass originates from the United Kingdom, and as such does not have standardized pot codes. The original rotary switch has been replaced with a toggle switch the control pots appear to be original. The neck has an 'AUG 1965' date stamp.Įlectronics: Original single coil pickups with master volume/tone controls and 3-way toggle switch. Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod.

The neck pocket has an 'AUG 1965' date stamp. An access cut for the truss rod has been filed into the body, and the original bridge mounting holes have been plugged. The top strap button has been moved from the heel to the back of the body the original location has been touched up with a white drop fill. There is a small white dropfill at the neck heel, covering the original location of the strap button.īody Details: Solid alder body. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.įinish Details: Original. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.

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