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VOX MARK IX. 9 String Guitar. All Original. 1966. A Very Fine Nine. UNIQUE.
Estimated price for orientation: 3 495 $
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Description Brand: Vos Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Mark IX Body Color: Sunburst Body Type: Solid Body Material: Solid Wood String Configuration: 10 String Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
VOXMARK IXGUITARMODELOCTOBER1966 V231NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT GUITARS.ABOUT THE GUITAR:The Vox Mark IX guitar was a nine string instrument. The guitar a conventional twelve string set up on the top three strings )G, B,E), but reverted to a standard six string set up on the bottom three strings (E,A,D). While never very successful commercially, the Mark IX guitar is an excellent example of the innovative spirit of Vox in the 1960's. Vox was not afraid to take risks in the pursuit of developing imaginative products. Here is the history.VOX entered the guitar business in 1961 with a line of low to medium cost student grade guitars. These solid body guitars had traditional double cut away body shapes and were comparable in quality to instruments from Watkins in the UK or Kay in the United StatesVOX also wished to develop professional grade instruments. Vox determined that "copy cat" guitar designs for their professional models would be unacceptable. Their new professional guitar models would need to have body designs that were unique and iconic, rendering them immediately recognizable as a Vox instrument. To help accomplish this styling goal, Vox entered into a contract with the London Design Centre in 1962 to propose unconventional yet attractive guitar body shapes for the new Vox professional series guitars. The result of this initial effort was the "coffin" shaped guitarOn the heels of the introduction of the Phantom VI, a new solid body "teardrop" shaped guitar was developed that also used the "Stratocaster" inspired triple single coil pickup arrangement from the Phantom VIVOX originally named this new "teardrop" model the "Phantom Mark VI" guitar when it was introduced in 1963. Before long, the name was shortened to simply "." A twelve string version, the , was also introduced. Someone in the guitar development department at Vox must have determined that the octave string pairs for the D, A and low E strings on a twelve string guitar were not essential. This conclusion led to the development of a modifiied Mark XII twelve string guitar with nine strings. The treble side of the fret board had three unison pairs of strings, the bass side had three single strings.Vox Mark IX guitar was first offered to the US market in the 1966 "Vox, It's Whats Happening - Beatles Cover" catalog.The 1966 US Vox catalog described the V231 Mark IX guitar as follows: "Nine strings for startling new sounds; padded cushion on back; exclusive 2-way string damper; quick-flick 3 position pick up switch; vibrato, sunburst and popular colors.indicated that the retail price of the Mark IX guitar was $369.90 USD. Adjusting the 1966 price for inflation, the Mark IX would retail today for about $2550 USD.(Taken from the excellent public online source, NORTH COAST MUSIC). This guitar is all original and in very good condition. It has the usual scrapes, scratches, and marks that come from being old. But it plays great and sounds great. The trem arm is not original and it is missing the dampening mute cover.If you are a recording artist, and looking for your next "new" sound, this is it. Those extra three strings open up a whole new world of tones, scales, et al.SHIPPING:FLAT SHIPPING CHARGE OF $65.00 FOR SHIPMENT TO ANY US CONTINENTAL LOCATION BY USPS (and please understand that your tracking number may not show shipment progress within the first 72 hours of the shipment-I consider that a bit idiotic but they tell me that "they cannot track every package every minute").INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COSTS.GUARANTEE:NO REFUND.BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.FULL DETAILS INCLUDED IN AD. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS-WE ONLY SHIP TO THE BUYER WHO PAYS FOR IT. About TUNE YOUR SOUND.More information about this guitar and others can be found at: tuneyoursound.comTYS is a joint venture between a couple of guitar collectors who both share a passion for rock and roll music and the instruments used to make that music. Fortunately the two of us have been able to afford to buy the best examples of these instruments we could find. Many are one off, celebrity owned, and unique. And yes, we own a lot of guitars-together we are closing in on the 2,000 mark. But we have decided it is time to share our the fruits of our passion with other likewise smitten players and collectors, so please keep checking our auctions for more unbelievable pieces.Beginning Fall, 2012, many of our instruments will be made available for rent in the USA and Europe. Please check our site for more information.
Description
| Brand: | Vos | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Model: | Mark IX | Body Color: | Sunburst |
| Body Type: | Solid | Body Material: | Solid Wood |
| String Configuration: | 10 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Italy |
VOXMARK IXGUITARMODELOCTOBER1966 V231NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT GUITARS.ABOUT THE GUITAR:The Vox Mark IX guitar was a nine string instrument. The guitar a conventional twelve string set up on the top three strings )G, B,E), but reverted to a standard six string set up on the bottom three strings (E,A,D). While never very successful commercially, the Mark IX guitar is an excellent example of the innovative spirit of Vox in the 1960's. Vox was not afraid to take risks in the pursuit of developing imaginative products. Here is the history.VOX entered the guitar business in 1961 with a line of low to medium cost student grade guitars. These solid body guitars had traditional double cut away body shapes and were comparable in quality to instruments from Watkins in the UK or Kay in the United States
VOX also wished to develop professional grade instruments. Vox determined that "copy cat" guitar designs for their professional models would be unacceptable. Their new professional guitar models would need to have body designs that were unique and iconic, rendering them immediately recognizable as a Vox instrument. To help accomplish this styling goal, Vox entered into a contract with the London Design Centre in 1962 to propose unconventional yet attractive guitar body shapes for the new Vox professional series guitars. The result of this initial effort was the "coffin" shaped guitar
On the heels of the introduction of the Phantom VI, a new solid body "teardrop" shaped guitar was developed that also used the "Stratocaster" inspired triple single coil pickup arrangement from the Phantom VIVOX originally named this new "teardrop" model the "Phantom Mark VI" guitar when it was introduced in 1963. Before long, the name was shortened to simply "." A twelve string version, the , was also introduced.
Someone in the guitar development department at Vox must have determined that the octave string pairs for the D, A and low E strings on a twelve string guitar were not essential. This conclusion led to the development of a modifiied Mark XII twelve string guitar with nine strings. The treble side of the fret board had three unison pairs of strings, the bass side had three single strings.Vox Mark IX guitar was first offered to the US market in the 1966 "Vox, It's Whats Happening - Beatles Cover" catalog.The 1966 US Vox catalog described the V231 Mark IX guitar as follows: "Nine strings for startling new sounds; padded cushion on back; exclusive 2-way string damper; quick-flick 3 position pick up switch; vibrato, sunburst and popular colors.indicated that the retail price of the Mark IX guitar was $369.90 USD. Adjusting the 1966 price for inflation, the Mark IX would retail today for about $2550 USD.
(Taken from the excellent public online source, NORTH COAST MUSIC). This guitar is all original and in very good condition. It has the usual scrapes, scratches, and marks that come from being old. But it plays great and sounds great. The trem arm is not original and it is missing the dampening mute cover.If you are a recording artist, and looking for your next "new" sound, this is it. Those extra three strings open up a whole new world of tones, scales, et al.SHIPPING:FLAT SHIPPING CHARGE OF $65.00 FOR SHIPMENT TO ANY US CONTINENTAL LOCATION BY USPS (and please understand that your tracking number may not show shipment progress within the first 72 hours of the shipment-I consider that a bit idiotic but they tell me that "they cannot track every package every minute").INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COSTS.GUARANTEE:NO REFUND.BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.FULL DETAILS INCLUDED IN AD. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS-WE ONLY SHIP TO THE BUYER WHO PAYS FOR IT. About TUNE YOUR SOUND.More information about this guitar and others can be found at: tuneyoursound.comTYS is a joint venture between a couple of guitar collectors who both share a passion for rock and roll music and the instruments used to make that music. Fortunately the two of us have been able to afford to buy the best examples of these instruments we could find. Many are one off, celebrity owned, and unique. And yes, we own a lot of guitars-together we are closing in on the 2,000 mark. But we have decided it is time to share our the fruits of our passion with other likewise smitten players and collectors, so please keep checking our auctions for more unbelievable pieces.Beginning Fall, 2012, many of our instruments will be made available for rent in the USA and Europe. Please check our site for more information.