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    Help ID my vintage Vox teardrop bass – serial 74972, “Apache Bass” on guard

    …. and professionally added the “VOX APACHE BASS JMI LTD” label to the pickguard.
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    Help ID my vintage Vox teardrop bass – serial 74972, “Apache Bass” on guard

    The body shape is definitely “apache.” The neck has no truss rod and the fretboard is unradiused. There’s 5-digit serial at the back of the headstock consistent to its period. The scratch plate says “VOX Apache Bass JMI LTD” and pickups, knobs and jack layout is same as 1960s Clubman bass...
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    Help ID my vintage Vox teardrop bass – serial 74972, “Apache Bass” on guard

    From Gemini and Grok AI: The provided information about the JMI Vox Apache Bass is largely accurate, with strong support from reliable vintage guitar sources (particularly detailed histories on vintageguitarandbass.com, which draws from period catalogs, factory details, and surviving examples)...
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    Help ID my vintage Vox teardrop bass – serial 74972, “Apache Bass” on guard

    Hey TB crew, I have this Vox teardrop bass and I’m trying to nail down exactly what it is, age, model, and authenticity. Bought it used Key details / photos attached: • Body: Pine wood, solid slab construction, red / maroon finish with wear, chips, dings, and some tape residue...