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Description
Step into a realm of vintage flair with the Vox Phantom Special VI, a solid body electric guitar that captures the essence of a bygone era while delivering modern-day performance. This iconic guitar, with its instantly recognizable teardrop shape, offers a blend of retro aesthetics and contemporary sound capabilities. Ideal for guitarists who crave a unique stage presence, the Phantom Special VI is equipped with three single-coil pickups, providing a wide range of tonal versatility.
The coaxial knob system is a standout feature, allowing players to effortlessly switch between pickup configurations, tailoring their sound for various musical genres. The bolt-on neck construction ensures stability and sustain, while the classic maple neck and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth playability and comfort. Whether you're delving into rock, surf, or blues, the Phantom Special VI stands ready to deliver with its distinctive voice and impeccable craftsmanship.
Perfect for both collectors and performers, this guitar is as much a piece of art as it is an instrument. Its unique design makes it a conversation starter, while its sonic capabilities ensure it remains an integral part of any musician's arsenal.
Key Features:
- Solid body design with an iconic teardrop shape
- Three single-coil pickups for a versatile tonal range
- Coaxial knob system for easy pickup configuration
- Bolt-on maple neck for enhanced stability and sustain
- Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
- Suitable for a variety of musical genres including rock, surf, and blues
Videos
Acid Fuzz Pedals
Vox Phantom VI Special Demo
Reviews
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings
Artist usage
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In this Rig Rundown YouTube video, J. Mascis discusses and demonstrates his new Vox Phantom, which he has modded with a Telecaster neck and a Jazzmaster vibrato.
Chris Shiflett owns a Vox Phantom Special VI, as noted on Reverb. This distinctive Italian-made guitar, known for its unique style, has had its pickups replaced by Shiflett. It's perfect for capturing an early Tom Petty sound.
The Vox Phantom Special VI can be seen in Bernard's possession in this 1981 live show. It appears quite clearly at the 13:25 mark.
In the opening of the "Elvis' Flaming Star" music video by Pond, Jay Watson is seen playing a Vox Phantom Special VI guitar.
Ian Curtis often played the VOX Phantom Special VI guitar. His trademark "metallic" sound came from its many built-in, battery powered effects.
This photo shows his playing a white model of the guitar. The headstock confirms it is specifically the Vox Phantom Special VI.
In this photo, Carlson can be seen holding the Vox Phantom VI, which he used to work on "Kickstarter".
The guitar was used alongside his older Hohner model during the infancy of the Bad Seeds, and occassionally during the band's predecessor 'Nick Cave and the Cavemen'.
"A Jesus and Mary Chain gig at Ziggy’s nightclub in Plymouth in early 1985." Vice.
Julian Koster was photographed playing a Vox Phantom Special VI during the early days of Neutral Milk Hotel, as seen in a user-uploaded image on Twimg.
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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