+HippiehavenCanada thanks a lot man, it's nice to be appreciated!! It truly is a great guitar, even tho it doesn't have the stock P/Us. Thanks for watching, terry
Did You know that story, that in the end of the 80's lots of Vox guitars were found here in Italy, probably an Eko warehouse, still in boxes? I bet there had been a gold-rush for them! Instant vintage out of the box!!😄
Used an original cherry red v269 back in the day. Visually a stunning gypsy guitar. Unlike this one, it had a pearlized black headstock. Lots of inlay work on the dark fret board. The original Vox bridge strung the strings across rollers. It was fully adjustable, but I found the rollers seemed to hurt the string vibration and sustain. So I slid a basic Gibson bridge in, and the guitar came to life. Carefully set up, the guitar had a super light touch, low frets, and was as fast as any guitar. Very easy to play for extended periods of time. Made in Italy in the 60s, the guitar's base sound was quite retro, trebley and bright. Not the warm or gutsy sound. But turning the tone controls back could warm the sound quite a bit. I usually preferred using both pickups for rocking out. The Wah Wah on mine was scratchy and then stopped working. I never serviced it. Never missed it. It really bothers me to see guys demo the v269. They turn the distortion on and it sounds horrid. The reason it sounds bad is the distortion has so much range. Makes a perfect flat topped sound wave on a scope. You can't use that much distortion and sound musical.! It goes up to a setting of 10, but you need it set at 2 or three and your distortion sounds warm and natural. You play it softly and the distortion is barely there. But as you play harder, it becomes warmer and noticeably sounding overdrive even though the volume is moderate. At this setting it duplicated the dynamics of the AC30 Amps to softer and harder playing. Very nice. Another benefit of using the distortion at low setting was the attack of notes. Being a powered system, the sound was so instant, it as almost like the note played in anticipation of you pressing the feet. It was a hot rod. One of the most entertaining aspects of the guitar is how it responded to the amplifier sound in feedback. Using a big Ampeg G412, feedback was no problem, unless you weren't used to controlling such a hot system. But playing it at those levels was pure joy. Being a hollow body, not only would the strings feedback, but the whole guitar would resonate and vibrate in your hands as it it was alive and breathing. Controlling it at this level took practice. I held my right hand on the strings just over the bridge. Mugging like this felt very intuitive and natural, sort of unconsiously letting it open up and braking it down through muffing. At that power level, sustain was unlimited and the muffing made it growl. Who needs Wah Wah now? My guitar preached man! I suspect just about any hollow electric could be used like this. But the Vox v269 did it great, and it was fun. Aesthetically, there was no cooler looking gypsies axe than the cherry V269. Ergonomically, it was a pain to hold because of the teardrop shape when playing while sitting. A strap had to be used sitting or standing. But the padded back made it comfortable even if you hung the guitar down to your knees looking cool. G r I n. It was a super fun guitar, but I wouldn't desire another one. The retro 60s base sound is not my cup of tea. It heated it up with tones, light distortion, pure feedback and muffing. Plenty of guitars have a naturally warm tone without being to techniquey about it. But if you need the 60s sound, this guitar is it. Another factor is the price of a well set up good condition cherry v269. It is through the roof. Around $3500. Sadly most v269s are abused and beaten. The sunburst models don't bring as much. But a guitar named Starstream is bound to be good therapeutic escapism!
If the bottle opener lever was for controlling volume it might've caught on. When the lever is depressed the guitar is muted and then when you release it back to its resting position it returns to full volume. Perfect for country players.
My first ever bass a Vox Panther,signed by John Entwistle.Naturally I treasure it.Vox made such cool guitars and basses but they should have concentrated on better necks and construction instead of crazy gadgets.I wanted a Phantom bass like Fang played in Paul Revere and the Raiders.
+Iggytommy unfortunately, no, but the Gretsch P/Us sound pretty cool, but they do NOT sound like those Vox ones for sure.....thanks for watching, terry
the E tuner had to be trimmed up once in a while by going in the back. the analog electronics would drift a little as they oxidized. infering that they made it incorrectly makes you a dufus(being kind) signed: SOMEONE WHO WAS THERE. MOST of the high end guitars were as quality as fender.
It didn't come in with the original pickups. Someone had badly routed it out and fitted humbuckers. Next you'll be complaining it isn't a Starstream because they fitted a 6 string neck. The answers are all in the video.
For someone who can't use their legs/feet, this guitar is a dream come true. Everything is at hands reach. I love it. I was born paralyzed.
Chris Britton do you have one?
What an amazing job was done to resurrect this beautiful instrument from the grave. Thank God for people like you!!
+HippiehavenCanada thanks a lot man, it's nice to be appreciated!! It truly is a great guitar, even tho it doesn't have the stock P/Us. Thanks for watching, terry
The repeat percussion effect is all over Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3 (to great effect), but I'm struggling to think of any other examples.
Did You know that story, that in the end of the 80's lots of Vox guitars were found here in Italy, probably an Eko warehouse, still in boxes? I bet there had been a gold-rush for them! Instant vintage out of the box!!😄
04:34 ... "Picture yourself on a boat on a river," .... hahaha Nice.
That guitar is just wonderful. Thanks to all, who brought her back to life.
"popular"ized by sonic boom of spacemen 3. this is probably the cleanest looking one of these i've seen.
Used an original cherry red v269 back in the day. Visually a stunning gypsy guitar. Unlike this one, it had a pearlized black headstock. Lots of inlay work on the dark fret board.
The original Vox bridge strung the strings across rollers. It was fully adjustable, but I found the rollers seemed to hurt the string vibration and sustain. So I slid a basic Gibson bridge in, and the guitar came to life. Carefully set up, the guitar had a super light touch, low frets, and was as fast as any guitar. Very easy to play for extended periods of time.
Made in Italy in the 60s, the guitar's base sound was quite retro, trebley and bright. Not the warm or gutsy sound. But turning the tone controls back could warm the sound quite a bit. I usually preferred using both pickups for rocking out.
The Wah Wah on mine was scratchy and then stopped working. I never serviced it. Never missed it.
It really bothers me to see guys demo the v269. They turn the distortion on and it sounds horrid. The reason it sounds bad is the distortion has so much range. Makes a perfect flat topped sound wave on a scope. You can't use that much distortion and sound musical.! It goes up to a setting of 10, but you need it set at 2 or three and your distortion sounds warm and natural. You play it softly and the distortion is barely there. But as you play harder, it becomes warmer and noticeably sounding overdrive even though the volume is moderate. At this setting it duplicated the dynamics of the AC30 Amps to softer and harder playing. Very nice.
Another benefit of using the distortion at low setting was the attack of notes. Being a powered system, the sound was so instant, it as almost like the note played in anticipation of you pressing the feet. It was a hot rod.
One of the most entertaining aspects of the guitar is how it responded to the amplifier sound in feedback. Using a big Ampeg G412, feedback was no problem, unless you weren't used to controlling such a hot system. But playing it at those levels was pure joy. Being a hollow body, not only would the strings feedback, but the whole guitar would resonate and vibrate in your hands as it it was alive and breathing. Controlling it at this level took practice. I held my right hand on the strings just over the bridge. Mugging like this felt very intuitive and natural, sort of unconsiously letting it open up and braking it down through muffing. At that power level, sustain was unlimited and the muffing made it growl. Who needs Wah Wah now? My guitar preached man! I suspect just about any hollow electric could be used like this. But the Vox v269 did it great, and it was fun.
Aesthetically, there was no cooler looking gypsies axe than the cherry V269. Ergonomically, it was a pain to hold because of the teardrop shape when playing while sitting. A strap had to be used sitting or standing. But the padded back made it comfortable even if you hung the guitar down to your knees looking cool. G r I n.
It was a super fun guitar, but I wouldn't desire another one. The retro 60s base sound is not my cup of tea. It heated it up with tones, light distortion, pure feedback and muffing. Plenty of guitars have a naturally warm tone without being to techniquey about it. But if you need the 60s sound, this guitar is it. Another factor is the price of a well set up good condition cherry v269. It is through the roof. Around $3500. Sadly most v269s are abused and beaten. The sunburst models don't bring as much. But a guitar named Starstream is bound to be good therapeutic escapism!
My dream guitar
Spacemen 3
they brought me here
That one song was from a old biker movie...😎
Wow! I want that guitar. Make more!!!!! Adjustable wah-wah, great for playing Rumble.
My first amp was a Supro and my first guitar was a Kingston SG and a muff fuzz pedal.
Well done for reviving the guitar - a unique instrument now.
Hey! Dave Stein. I bought a few guitars from him back in the day.
a shame someone had taken out the original pickups
That is a badass guitar!!
+James Sigley Thanks a lot, mate! The Italian Voxes really do rock!
I can see by your profile pic what likely drew you here. BJM is the greatest band ever. Ever.
If the bottle opener lever was for controlling volume it might've caught on.
When the lever is depressed the guitar is muted and then when you release it back to its resting position it returns to full volume.
Perfect for country players.
My first ever bass a Vox Panther,signed by John Entwistle.Naturally I treasure it.Vox made such cool guitars and basses but they should have concentrated on better necks and construction instead of crazy gadgets.I wanted a Phantom bass like Fang played in Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Vox needs to make ressiues. I want bad.
The Collection: Mike Campbell he shows one of these, neat idea. i played a zvex guitar back in 2000's ish similar with the wah on it
Wow...great guitar & fun demo
thanks lads, great video
Glad you enjoyed it
bem legal, tem um ótimo agudo e um ótimo grave pra solo jazz
are the original Vox ferro sonic pickup single coils?
+Iggytommy unfortunately, no, but the Gretsch P/Us sound pretty cool, but they do NOT sound like those Vox ones for sure.....thanks for watching, terry
Alex Turner uses this guitar !
essa n eh exatamente a do alex pq a dele eh de corda dupla, pra conseguir tirar um grave melhor como por exemplo em Do I wanna know e RU MINE
@@santananoise Please talk in english
@@R7Sports Please learn another language.
Groovy
Amo VOX amps y guitarras
Quiero una apache...
Alguien puede ayudarme para comprar desde España???
Infinitas gracias
Infinitas gracias
the E tuner had to be trimmed up once in a while by going in the back. the analog electronics would drift a little as they oxidized. infering that they made it incorrectly makes you a dufus(being kind) signed: SOMEONE WHO WAS THERE. MOST of the high end guitars were as quality as fender.
Nice save!
The fuzz is missing
no longer a Vox with Gretsch pickups. You ruined it.
It didn't come in with the original pickups. Someone had badly routed it out and fitted humbuckers. Next you'll be complaining it isn't a Starstream because they fitted a 6 string neck. The answers are all in the video.
@@GoDamnWeird it isn't a Starstream anymore because the neck was changed.
Vox guitars were absolute crap.
I have one of these..
And, I like it.