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The Vox Mark VI Teardrop Electric Guitar is a captivating blend of vintage charm and modern playability, making it a must-have for any serious guitarist or collector. With its iconic teardrop shape, this guitar is not just a nod to the past but a statement of individuality. Crafted in the '60s, this model stands out with its distinctive British and Italian craftsmanship, revered for its tonal versatility and sleek aesthetics. Whether you’re channeling the spirit of Brian Jones or exploring your own unique sound, the Mark VI delivers with precision.
The guitar is equipped with single-coil pickups that provide a bright and articulate tone, perfect for genres ranging from surf to rock. Its lightweight solid body ensures comfort during long sessions, while the slim neck allows for effortless playability. This guitar is not just about looks; it’s about delivering a performance that resonates with every strum.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a budding musician, the Vox Mark VI Teardrop Electric Guitar promises a playing experience that's as timeless as its design. Join a community of musicians who appreciate the blend of history and innovation that this guitar embodies.
Key Features:
- Iconic teardrop body shape
- Single-coil pickups for bright, articulate sound
- Lightweight solid body for comfortable play
- Slim neck for easy playability
- Crafted with British and Italian expertise in the '60s
- Perfect for a range of genres from surf to rock
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While Robert was playing with The Banshees he played a Vox Mark VI Teardrop as seen at :47s in this video.
Throughout this performance, Chris can clearly be seen playing the Vox Mark VI Teardrop Electric Guitar. It was used specifically for playing Yellow throughout the Twisted Logic Tour. It can also been seen listed as Lot 33 in Coldplay's End of Decade Clearout Sale catalogue.
Guitar Player Aug 12, 2015
Weller estimates his guitar collection “at around 40 or so” pieces, but on Saturns Pattern he limited himself to only a few models, mostly Hofners and Danelectros, along with a Vox Mark VI teardrop model. “Some people don’t like the way a Vox records in the studio, but it sounds all right to me,” he says. “It has one of those five-way switches, and that gives you a lot of tonal variations.”
In this photo, you can see Poison Ivy with a Vox Mark VI Teardrop guitar in a striped finish (the Vox logo is visible on the headstock). I've added another photo of Poison Ivy, with the guitar fully visible, to the Vox Mark VI Teardrop listing.
Siouxsie Sioux played a (blue) Vox Teardrop on several songs, as here on Sin In My Heart performed with the Banshees in Cologne 1981.
Siouxsie can be seen playing a Vox Mark VI Teardrop Electric Guitar during a performance with the Banshees, as captured in a 1983 photograph available on On-fiction.
In this article written by Joe Carducci, the author shows an email discussion with Spot talking about the Descendents "Ride The Wild/It's A Hectic World" sessions, and Spot mentions how Frank used a Vox Mark VI electric guitar. In other sources, Navetta had used this guitar for some of the bands' earliest shows in 1979.
''Frank used his white Vox Mark VI guitar; it had non-stock pickups installed.''
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