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i played it and thought it was alright i have to get a job and to get the
cash... the copy in the pawn shop is different than the ones in the
advertising, it actualy said "bigsby" on it and since i like gretsch alot i
recognized it as authentic.
>From: "Jerry" <>
>Reply-To:
>To: <>
>Subject: RE: [SurfGuitar101] vox style guitars
>Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 18:11:50 +0200
>
>Hi,
>
>I have an original 60ties Vox Astro 4 Bass which was made in Italy. It
>has nice sound qualities, but it is in no way a Fender.
>Just to point out that Vox was and still is very known for their amps,
>but not their guitars.
>
>Most U.K. made guitars were made in Furniture factories, because of the
>high demand. Later on Production of the guitars moved to Italy where the
>better instruments were made.
>
>As for the copies, I have no idea. I would advise to play it, and if you
>like it get it, if not leave it alone.
>The Phantom has a killer look with it's teardrop shaped body, but looks
>can decive, especially when talking copies. But for a retail price of +
>$500 I would expect a good instrument and not a cheap knock off. The
>Bigsby looks like a copy as Bigsby as a brand is not mentioned in the
>advertising.
>
>Just my two cents,
>
>Jerry S.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ian [mailto:]
>Sent: zondag 5 oktober 2003 8:22
>To:
>Subject: [SurfGuitar101] vox style guitars
>
>
> Does any body have an opinion on these? I have been looking at
>phantom guitar works copy of the old vox phantom. It has a bigsby
>trem on it but other than that is it quality/ sound good?
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