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VOX 12 string folk electric

VOX 12 string folk electric
« on: April 23, 2010, 03:30:14 PM »
I'm having a difficult time gathering information about my '67-68' VOX 12 string Acoustic Folk Electric. I bought it new around that time period. the Serial #: 223914 and it was made in Italy. It's in great condition all original with a blonde top and black pick guard. volume and treble controls. no cosmetic defects at all. It still plays great and sounds great too. I wanted to find out the value of the guitar but resources on the web is poor and the VOX site isn't much better. Thanks to anyone who can point me in the right direction.
 
Thanks,
Frank Marsello
Washington, NJ

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Vox 12 string folk electric V240
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 05:29:13 PM »
Hi Frank,
 
acoustics (and electro-acoustics) are not as sought after as many other Voxs, and 12 strings generally don't go for as much as 6s.
 
A lot of Vox fans like the crazy shapes, and inbuilt effects - neither of which are present here.
 
Having said this, I expect it to go for mid $xxx depending on condition and completeness. Can we have a pic?

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2010, 08:15:07 AM »
One of the most important things with acoustic 12 strings is the amout of 'belly' on them; a distortion of the top due to the immense amount of pressure from the strings. If the 'belly' is bad it will increase the height of the action above the frets, and apart from shaving down the bridge there's not much you can do to make the action better.

As Jules says they don't fetch as much as 12 strings as they are a lot harder to play (you need strong fingers) and this puts off a lot of would-be players.

The market for all but a few vintage guitars is down 30-50% at the moment so it's a buyers market at the moment, and not a good time to sell. ;-)

Better to hold on to it for a few years until prices pick up unless you need the cash.

Mike.
Retired Radio and Electronics Engineer residing in Cambridgeshire.

Thanks for the replys
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2010, 08:35:33 PM »
thanks Jules and repairman77 for you thoughts. I'm not interested in selling, but would  have liked to get an approximate worth of the guitar. I'll try and post pics. again, thanks very mush for your thoughts.

frank

pics of VOX folk 12 electric
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2010, 08:49:41 PM »
pics of the acoustic folk 12 electric

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2010, 02:07:58 PM »
Looks in good condition. :)
What's the height of the strings at the 12th fret?
The value of 12 string acoustics (and 6 string acoustics for that matter) does vary with the action height.
To high and the value drops considerably.
Mike.
Retired Radio and Electronics Engineer residing in Cambridgeshire.

height of strings at 12th fret
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2010, 09:58:05 PM »
repairman77: they're about 3/16 of inch at the 12 fret.

thanks.

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2010, 09:57:33 AM »
Quote from: marsello1946;13791
repairman77: they're about 3/16 of inch at the 12 fret.

thanks.

Quite good for an acoustic then; some that develop quite a belly can be half an inch or more at the 12th fret; almost unplayable then. If you ever sell it's a good idea with acoustics to quote action at the 12th fret, gives people a good idea of it's playability. :)
Mike.
Retired Radio and Electronics Engineer residing in Cambridgeshire.

vox folk electric xii
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2010, 10:27:03 PM »
Hi I also have the same guitar the neck is adjustable both in shimming the connection where the guitar meats the neck "it is removable. and the truss rod
This guitar has a heavy reinforced neck with a u channel of metal running down the neck just under the fret board it plays like a charm with lest action than my martin there should not be travel therefor no hard pushing on the strings. Therefore no belly It is a heavy guitar because of this. And my case took a lot of beating. The finish on my guitar is cracked it was sent back and redone but it cracked again (heavy poly). But it plays great and sounds great. use to play threw a Vox Essex Base amp. and early fender electronic reverb. It is again a great guitar but can not find a lot more about  it how many were made or sold??  i do not have pix now but it is the same as yours.

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2010, 01:15:40 AM »
In excellent condition...it's worth $375 on the low end to $450 on the high end. That is it's market value according to the newest 2010 Vintage Guitars price guide. I just got a vox folk 12 myself with original case in great condition for $400. I'm about to sell it though because I would rather have the vox folk 12 wiht the built in pick-ups.[/URL][/IMG]

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2010, 02:15:11 AM »
I'm going to have to part with my Folk 12 electric.  It's in very good shape and very playable.  Action at the 12th fret is less than 1/8 inch.  Pictures included but higher res pictures can be emailed if interested.  Asking $400, or best offer.





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VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2012, 02:33:01 AM »
I own a VOX 12 string also. Since the postings are relatively outdated ie: 2009, I iwll assume that my guitar which I intend to sell has actually increased in value. A recent ebay posting of a similar albiet less condition, sold for $600 with an ask at $750. NO CASE either.
To see the photos in this discussion thread of marsello1946's guitar is to be looking at mine.
Condition is VG and ready to play. Firm price is $750.
Thanks,
Daz Paris
http://www.vehicles.org

1960's vox 12 string folk electric with built in pickups
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2012, 08:54:42 PM »
I have just the ticket. My direct email for more info is vox@vps.cc

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2012, 08:57:55 PM »
hEY frank,
Did you ever come up with a good idea of value for this guitar. I have the same one. Looking to sell, but in my opinion, weak market or not, not for any less than about $799. What do you think?

VOX 12 string folk electric
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2012, 08:58:45 PM »
Hey JohnP
Did you sell your VOX guitatr yet?

 

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