Univox

Also known as: Unicord, Merson/Unicord

Univox was an American brand founded in the 1960s by the Merson Company, primarily known for producing affordable musical instruments, particularly guitars, basses, amplifiers, and effects pedals. Univox gained recognition for its budget-friendly alternatives to more expensive, well-known brands like Fender and Gibson.

In the 1970s, Univox’s products became popular, especially with Japanese-...

65 Products · Used by 133 Artists

Univox U-915 Uni-Vibe Univibe & Rotary Effects Pedals

$1,299.00

1 available store

4.5 (10)

^# 10

in Univibe & Rotary Effects Pedals Rank

26 artists using

Univox U-1095 Super-Fuzz Fuzz Effects Pedals

$629.99

1 available store

5.0 (22)

^# 53

in Fuzz Effects Pedals Rank

38 artists using

Univox Hi-Flier Solid Body Electric Guitars

4.5 (20)

20 artists using

Univox SR-55 Drum Machines

$450.00

1 available store

5.0 (2)

^# 97

in Drum Machines Rank

4 artists using

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 4 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$899.00

1 available store

5.0 (5)

4 artists using

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 2 Solid Body Electric Guitars

4.0 (1)

4 artists using

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$1,238.00

1 available store

4.5 (3)

1 artist using

Univox EchoChamber EC-80A Tape Echo Effects Processors

1 artist using

Univox U1851 Ripper Solid Body Electric Guitars

$995.00

1 available store

2.0 (1)

1 artist using

Univox Precisely Bass Electric Basses

$597.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 2 Bass Electric Basses

1 artist using

Univox U-45B Guitar Amplifier Cabinets

$139.00

1 available store

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 4 Bass Electric Basses

$899.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Univox SR-95 Drum Machines

$750.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Univox Mother Rythm and Blues U1982 Solid Body Electric Guitars

4.5 (3)

3 artists using

Univox Stage EC100 Tape Echo Chamber Effects Processors

Univox Hi-flier Custom Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,979.46

1 available store

5.0 (1)

1 artist using

Univox Les Paul Solid Body Electric Guitars

5.0 (1)

1 artist using

Univox Hi-Flier Phase 1 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,979.46

1 available store

4.0 (1)

2 artists using

Univox Custom Hollowbody Electric Guitars

$5,979.46

1 available store

4.0 (1)

2 artists using

Univox 1X15 Cabinet Bass Amplifier Cabinets

4.5 (3)

Univox UX-1501 Guitar Amplifier Heads

3.5 (2)

1 artist using

Univox EM-200 Echo-Tech Effects Processors

4.0 (1)

1 artist using

Univox U-305r Combo Guitar Amplifiers

$599.00

1 available store

5.0 (1)

Univox UB252 Bass Head Bass Amplifier Heads

4.0 (2)

Univox Unicord Stage 400 Solid State Combo Guitar Amplifiers

4.0 (1)

1966 Univox/Lafayette LA-35b Bass Combo Bass Combo Amplifiers

4.0 (1)

Univox Square Wave Fuzz Effects Pedals

2 artists using

Univox JR5 Drum Drum Machines

1 artist using

Univox U65RN Combo Guitar Amplifiers

5.0 (2)

4 artists using

Univox Hi-Flyer Phase 3 Bass Electric Basses

4.0 (1)

4 artists using

Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive Overdrive Effects Pedals

5.0 (1)

1 artist using

Univox Effector Solid Body Electric Guitars

3.0 (1)

2 artists using

Univox Strat (1970) Solid Body Electric Guitars

1 artist using

Univox Les Paul Copy Solid Body Electric Guitars

1 artist using

Univox Stage DE-1 Analog Delay Delay Effects Pedals

Univox 'Lectra Violin Bass Electric Basses

2 artists using

Univox UB-1 Electric Basses

1 artist using

Univox CP-110 Compac-Piano Portable & Arranger Keyboards

3 artists using

Univox Micro Fazer Phaser Effects Pedals

5.0 (1)

2 artists using

Univox Custom 335 12-String Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

1 artist using

Univox Coily Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Univox K1 Synthesizers

1 artist using

Univox Vintage Univox 6x12 Cabinet Guitar Amplifier Cabinets

1 artist using

Univox Noise Clamp EX-110 Noise Gate Effects Pedals

Univox Gimme U1986/U1987/U1988 Solid Body Electric Guitars

5.0 (1)

2 artists using

Univox SRA-75 / DE-20 Drum Machines

1 artist using

Univox Moserite Solid Body Electric Guitars

3 artists using

In the 1970s, Univox’s products became popular, especially with Japanese-made models. The company is often remembered for its electric guitars such as the Univox Hi-Flier (a solid-body electric guitar similar in design to the Mosrite), which became especially popular in the punk rock scene due to its unique look and tone.

Univox also produced a range of effects pedals, including overdrives and fuzzes, which became notable for their distinctive sounds. After the 1970s, the brand lost prominence as the company went out of business, but its instruments have become collectible and are still appreciated for their vintage charm and distinctive sound.

Univox has 64 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Drum Machines. Their gear is featured by 133 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Blues. Notable users include Kurt Cobain, OSKÄR STALIN, and Jimmy Page. Univox's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.