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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1961 Vox Stroller
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 The earliest versions of the Vox Stroller were actually copies of an early Japanese electricguitar, the Guyatone (also sold under the brand Antoria) LG50. These Strollers, although short-lived did undergo a few changes before taking on the more familiar Strat influenced style of many mid-sixties UK-built Vox guitars. The biggest difference between early and late LG50-style Strollers (and the two pickup version, the Shadow) was the larger pickup, a shade longer, but noticeably wider used in the very first Vox guitars. Compare this early Vox to a 1963 Stroller with the later V1 pickup. For more information about Vox guitar pickups in general, see the Vox guitar pickups page.
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 vox VG6
hi
i purchased a vox vg 6 over the weekend its in great condition and i really like it - i'd just like a bit more info on these guitars. It was advertised as italian made - however all the info i've seen on the net seems to say that these were japanese with italian welson pickups. Not that big an issue for me - but just wondered if any of the VG range were made in italy? Its sunburst in colour and plays great for its age - the pickups, especially the bridge are lovely sounding.
so if anyone has any further info on these i'd be really grateful.
cheers
andy
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Hi Andy,
These were made in Japan, as you state - I've never come accross an Italian one, and the components and construction style between the Italian and Japanese Vox guitars are quite different. Could you post some pics please?
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thanks for the reply Jules,
I paid £499 for the vox, i think its a decent price but i'm no expert!! its in great condition and it plays and sounds great i really like it.
andy
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