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1962 "Vox Amplification - Choice of Leading Artists" Catalog - Electric Guitars

The 1962 "The Sound of Leading Artists" catalog revealed an extensive lineup of nineteen new guitars and basses to accompany the newly expanded amplifier offerings from Vox. Prior to this catalog, JMI primarily imported complete guitars and basses from Guyatone in Japan and private labeled them as Vox. Now desiring to move guitar production in house, Vox developed relationships with various UK subcontractors to manufacture all of the individual components needed to produce a guitar line. These parts were delivered to JMI facilities in the UK to be assembled into completed instruments. The first fruits of this effort led to the 1962 Vox instrument lineup shown below and introduced the legendary Phantom guitar and bass.

The upper left corner of the 1962 Vox Electric Guitars catalog (shown below) states, "Electric guitars built by VOX are accepted both in this country and abroad as fine quality instruments. This applies equally to both Solid electric and Acoustic models. Only the finest materials and hand crafted techniques are employed."

You may either click on or hover your mouse over the guitar images below to read the descriptions of each model.





Phantom I - This model in the startling new range of VOX guitars is finished in satin black contoured rear body for ease of playing position. Fast action replaceable neck, attractive laminated plastic escutcheon, satin chrome fittings, built-inaccessible controls. The rugged Tremolo Unit provides an effortless and remarkable smooth action, developed to achieve optimum operating performance.



Phantom II - For the discriminating artist requiring those extra controls this model is recommended for fine quality professional use. The Phantom II will reproduce a natural tone unequalled in quality. The frequency range is enhanced in striking manner by the flick action built-in tone switches which introduce harmonic coverage hitherto unheard in the field of electric guitar music.



Phantom Bass - To provide for to-day's critical requirements the Phantom Bass meets the exacting demands of the professional bassist. Rugged and powerful, in the same striking design of the Phantom series, this bass guitar is handcrafted to improve the precision technique of the artist.


Consort - This quality guitar has three pick-ups, ensuring that full beauty of tone is captured. There are four tone and volume controls and five switches giving every possible variation of tone from bass to sharp brilliance. Fitted with the famous Vox Tremolo Arm de Luxe. The body is of handcrafted selected hardwood with satin finish cellulose in Sunburst or Red. The neck is steel reinforced.


Escort - This model has two pick-ups positioned to provide maximum tonal response. Four tone and volume controls, three independent tone switches permitting infinite variety of combined effects. Also fitted with the Vox Tremolo Arn de Luxe. Available in satin cellulose finish, Sunburst or Red.


Bassmaster - A fine Bass guitar red or sunburst finish. Special low frequency circuit, VOX pickup, separate tone and volume controls. Vox compensating bridge and tailpiece.


Symphonic Bass - An electric bass in the modern style with traditional type metal grip rugged machine heads. Two fine quality pick-ups ensure maximum bass reproduction. The smooth styling of its hardware make this instrument attractive and elegant. The fully contoured body rests comfortably to provide smooth performance and natural easy balance. The slenderness of the reinforced adjustable neck is enhanced by its accurate engineering to provide fast positive action with complete ease. Both this and the Soundcaster are available in the following finishes, Red, White or Sunburst. All hardware is in polished chromium. Fitted with fine supermatic strings.



Soundcaster - The Soundcaster is a fine performance American style model with a contoured snug fitting body of selected lightweight hardwood shaped to provide a comfortable easy playing condition. This new electric guitar has an entirely exclusive built-in balanced smooth action tremolo unit fitted with dual action string damper, with hand or automatic operation, and fine tuning bridges. The slender smooth polished sycamore neck provides fast action performance with compensating adjustable reinforced rosewood fingerboard. All fittings are of high grade British manufacture. The electric circuitry provides maximum tonal variety by independent presetting controls, including novel banjo effects.


Ace - Embodying the same fine qualities as the Duotone; this model is also fitted with the patent Vox de luxe tremolo arm providing the effects featured by the famous "Shadows" group and others.


Super Ace - Identical specification to the Ace model but fitted with an additional pickup close to the compensating bridge providing maximum tonal response and variation. Additional controls for the operation of this pickup are also provided.


Soloist - Attractive modern design in red or sunburst mirror finish. Rosewood rounded fingerboard, polished removable neck. Separate tone and volume controls, Vox pickup, compensating bridge and tailpiece.



Duotone - Identical specification as Soloist but fitted with extra Vox pick-up and three-way tone control switch providing maximum variety of tone. Red or sunburst mirror finish.


Clubman I - A fine quality single pick-up electric guitar, distinctive styling in red or white cellulose finish. Polished neck with shaped head. Vox strings and pick-up.

Clubman II - An advanced version of tthe Clubman I but with additional tone switch providing greater variety of tone. For solo or rhythm. A superior guitar at a very moderate price.

Clubman Bass - A low priced fine quality bass guitar in white or red finish. Single side machine heads and polished slim hardwood reinforced neck. With one or two pickups.


Stroller - Fine quality solo rhythm solid electric guitar, high grade Vox electric strings and pickup. Red or white cellulose finish, polished neck, separate tone and volume controls.



Shadow - With the same basic specification as the Stroller model but with additional controls which provide a wide variety of tonal effects. Red or White cellulose finish.


Dominator - A new moderate priced guitar with a fine specification of two slim-line pick-ups and a roller bearing smooth action tremolo unit. Single side machine heads, polished slim hardwood reinforced neck. Tone and volume controls. Rosewood fingerboard.


Hawaiian Steel Guitar - Six string, polished natural wood, shaped body. Separate tone and volume controls. VOX pick-up and chrome plated fittings. Complete with steel bar, finger and thumb picks.


Pacific Kit (Stroller) - Build your own guitar and save $$$. This fine electric guitar can be assembled very simply in just one hour. Full size professional model complete with instructions. Ideal for the "Do It Yourself" enthusiast. Comes to you in a sturdy transport carton.


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