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1968 Vox Apollo V266 Vintage Hollowbody Electric Guitar w/ Effects, Italy Eko
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Description Brand: Vox, Eko MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States String Configuration: 6 String Exact Year: 1968 Body Type: Hollow Model: Apollo V266 UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1968 Vox Apollo model V266 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Manufactured in Italy at the Eko factory exclusively for Vox, this Apollo was only produced for two short years from 1967-68, and is one of the less common vintage Vox hollowbody offerings, boasting a single neck pickup and built in effects, all of which still sound great. The tone is unmistakably Vox, with a jangle and snap that screams "British Invasion" balanced by the hollowbody construction that adds some midrange and low end heft to the single coil pickup. More robust than a Fender single coil in many respects, this Apollo has a sound all its own with a more percussive quality and rounder sounding notes. Of course flipping on the built-in distortion or treble boost circuit (or both), brings a whole different sonic range to the table, and the buzzsaw roar of the onboard gain sounds particularly good. The built-in E tuner functions too, and all the effects are powered by a 9V battery hidden beneath the snap-on rear cover. There guitar weighs in at a mere 6lbs 10oz. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this Vox Apollo is dialed in for optimal action and freshly restrung with 10-46 strings.The three-piece maple neck has a substantial D shaped profile, which flattens out at the center of the profile, providing the perfect place to rest your thumb. The profile shoulders are nice and round, and the fretboard width and depth stay fairly consistent as you move up the neck, only growing slightly deeper and wider. The bound rosewood fretboard features pearloid block inlays and original frets which are remarkably clean, showing virtually no wear and retaining their full, original height. The scale length measures 25" and the nut width is 1 5/8", with the original aluminum nut present behind the zero fret. On the headstock, the original Vox branded tuners are intact, and these are some of the most reliable and smoothest turning vintage tuners we've ever experienced, with near perfect chrome plating too. The "Vox" name is inlaid on the headstock face, and "Made in Italy for Vox" is stamped on the reverse side.On the body, all of the electronics work as they should and all of the original hardware is intact, including the chrome tailpiece with Vox insert, three-ply pickguard, white reflector cap knobs, and floating bridge. The neck plate retains the fragile "Apollo" sticker, and the padded cover on the back shows almost no wear and snaps cleanly into place. In terms of cosmetic wear, there is very little to report. The finish checking seen on most Italian Vox instruments is fairly minimal on this example, and there's a bit of scuffing beneath the floating bridge base as well as a light finish scratch or two on the guitar as a whole, but overall it's one of the nicer vintage Vox guitars we've ever had in the shop!The original hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Vox, Eko | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Exact Year: | 1968 |
| Body Type: | Hollow | Model: | Apollo V266 |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1968 Vox Apollo model V266 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Manufactured in Italy at the Eko factory exclusively for Vox, this Apollo was only produced for two short years from 1967-68, and is one of the less common vintage Vox hollowbody offerings, boasting a single neck pickup and built in effects, all of which still sound great. The tone is unmistakably Vox, with a jangle and snap that screams "British Invasion" balanced by the hollowbody construction that adds some midrange and low end heft to the single coil pickup. More robust than a Fender single coil in many respects, this Apollo has a sound all its own with a more percussive quality and rounder sounding notes. Of course flipping on the built-in distortion or treble boost circuit (or both), brings a whole different sonic range to the table, and the buzzsaw roar of the onboard gain sounds particularly good. The built-in E tuner functions too, and all the effects are powered by a 9V battery hidden beneath the snap-on rear cover. There guitar weighs in at a mere 6lbs 10oz. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this Vox Apollo is dialed in for optimal action and freshly restrung with 10-46 strings.The three-piece maple neck has a substantial D shaped profile, which flattens out at the center of the profile, providing the perfect place to rest your thumb. The profile shoulders are nice and round, and the fretboard width and depth stay fairly consistent as you move up the neck, only growing slightly deeper and wider. The bound rosewood fretboard features pearloid block inlays and original frets which are remarkably clean, showing virtually no wear and retaining their full, original height. The scale length measures 25" and the nut width is 1 5/8", with the original aluminum nut present behind the zero fret. On the headstock, the original Vox branded tuners are intact, and these are some of the most reliable and smoothest turning vintage tuners we've ever experienced, with near perfect chrome plating too. The "Vox" name is inlaid on the headstock face, and "Made in Italy for Vox" is stamped on the reverse side.On the body, all of the electronics work as they should and all of the original hardware is intact, including the chrome tailpiece with Vox insert, three-ply pickguard, white reflector cap knobs, and floating bridge. The neck plate retains the fragile "Apollo" sticker, and the padded cover on the back shows almost no wear and snaps cleanly into place. In terms of cosmetic wear, there is very little to report. The finish checking seen on most Italian Vox instruments is fairly minimal on this example, and there's a bit of scuffing beneath the floating bridge base as well as a light finish scratch or two on the guitar as a whole, but overall it's one of the nicer vintage Vox guitars we've ever had in the shop!
The original hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!