New Vox Basses

[KramerBassFan]

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Sure, they are about 75% novelty... but there isn't much option for that kind of money if you want those body shapes.

I think it would be cool to hack them, get rid of the onboard amp + speaker, new pickguard, move the pickup around, add another one... and generally put hundreds of dollars into a bass that probably only costs $299 (if its priced anything like its guitar counterparts)

I love Teardrops (Especially Mine) but I think the pickguard on the Teardrop looks ugly. The Phantom PG looks just right to me.


Thoughts? Rants? Flames?

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[Mastermold]

Only 75% novelty?

 

[countrybass007]

A bit different looking than my '66 Vox Wyman. Too much built-in stuff.

 

[patplaysbass]

I'd never gig it, but it actually looks really useful for just walking around the house and jamming by yourself. I like how it has a "convenient E string tuner".

 

[iriegnome]

I don't even know where to start with this one... Hmm..

 

[awilkie84]

This looks like something from an LSD-induced nightmare. Even the headstock is horrible.

 

[KramerBassFan]

I own this.

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I'm sure these will only appeal to some...

 

[waynobass]

Yes please. Love the teardrop.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I see myself getting in trouble again here. Subscribed for updates and more info. I love it!

 

[afzoomie67]

Built-in effects! Looks so cool! I wish they made a bass like that that you could plug in..still.

 

[pudge]

Pull all that nonsense out and make a new pickguard!

 

[Immigrant]

I find it to be aesthetically unappealing. And it's not as cool as the Silvertone Sears used to sell that had an amp built into the case.

I wish the price was higher because I forsee completely impassible sidewalks in downtown Portland in the future. Those darn hippies.

 

[RED J]

4" speaker. 9 volt amp. Yup bet that sounds good.

Cynicism aside, I do dig the novelty factor of the vox shapes. I'd like to have the Kawai hollow teardrop. Or a Wyman. Never happen but, who knows.

 

[grrg63]

I would like these if they didnt have the speaker and other junk. And put a decent bridge in it.

 

[KramerBassFan]

I will probably own one.

Just saying....

 

[HaMMerHeD]

That said....well...I can only add that it is an abomination.

 

[progrmr]

we MUST have a YouTube video of this bass...NOW!

 

[mongo2]

I was hoping they'd be the same neck size as the old Hawk IV. Maybe next time.

 

[Calaverasgrande]

I love the idea, but come on, 2 saddle bridge? No matter what at least half your strings will only be approximately in tune.

 

[mpdd]

well i needed a bass for work that i can practice on when my students are late, so maybe