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Description
Discover the Vox Virage DC, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that masterfully blends classic Vox charm with modern innovation. Designed for supreme comfort, its ergonomically curved body hugs the player, ensuring a snug and natural fit whether standing or seated. Crafted from solid wood, this guitar is not only visually striking but acoustically impressive, offering the warm resonance of a semi-hollow with the focused attack of a solid body.
At the heart of the Virage DC is the VOX Three-90 Pickup System, a revolutionary design featuring two triple-coil pickups. This system delivers a versatile range of tones, allowing you to switch effortlessly between clean, crunch, and lead modes, emulating single-coil, P90, and humbucker sounds—all hum-free and without the need for batteries. The custom hand-carved neck joint with an inverse heel provides easy access to the upper frets, making it a joy to play in any register.
Whether you're performing on stage or jamming at home, the Virage DC offers unparalleled playability and tone. Its meticulously designed Full Contact aluminum bridge ensures thick, rich harmonics and flawless intonation, while the VOX Super Smooth custom tuners keep your tuning stable and precise. This guitar is a testament to Vox's legacy, marrying tradition with innovation to create an instrument that both looks and sounds exceptional.
Key Features:
- Solid wood semi-hollowbody with ergonomic curvature
- VOX Three-90 Pickup System with triple-coil pickups
- Three-way pickup selector and 3-position mode switches for clean, crunch, lead tones
- Hand-carved neck joint with inverse heel for upper fret access
- Integral Tonebar construction for feedback resistance
- Full Contact aluminum bridge for rich tone and clear harmonics
- VOX Super Smooth custom tuners for stable tuning
FAQs
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What type of wood is used in the construction of the Vox Virage DC?
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The Vox Virage DC is constructed with a solid carved mahogany body and a mahogany neck, complemented by a bound rosewood fingerboard. This combination of tonewoods provides a warm, resonant sound with excellent sustain.
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What is the scale length of the Vox Virage DC?
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The Vox Virage DC features a 25 1/8" scale length, specially developed to offer a balance of low note clarity and high note sparkle, ensuring comfortable playability for all guitarists.
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What pickups are equipped on the Vox Virage DC?
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The Vox Virage DC is equipped with two American-made VOX DiMarzio Three-90 custom triple coil pickups, offering versatile sound options with clean, crunch, and lead modes selectable via a 3-way toggle switch and pickup mode switches.
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How many frets does the Vox Virage DC have, and what is the fretboard radius?
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The Vox Virage DC has 22 medium jumbo frets and an 11.8" fingerboard radius, providing a smooth playing experience suitable for various playing styles.
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Does the Vox Virage DC come with a protective case?
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Yes, the Vox Virage DC comes with a protective hard-shell case, ensuring safe transport and storage of the guitar.
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Features and functionality
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The Vox Virage DC's pickup system enables a significant tonal shift between single coil, P90, and humbucker settings, offering versatile sound options for varied musical styles.
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The MIJ (Made in Japan) models from 2007-2008 are specifically mentioned for their distinct build quality during the Korg ownership period.
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A user chose a 1978 Gibson ES-335 over the Vox Virage, indicating the latter's competition with high-end, vintage models.
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Richie Sambora was among the select few who owned a Vox Virage DC, and this signed guitar, on sale by Matts Guitar Shop was part of his vast collection.
In this photo Chris can be seen performing on a Vox Virage DC (or maybe a Virage II DC, not much of a difference between them).
"Every since I got it, it's made its way into the set quite a few times, and it has a lot of advantages over your sort of typical stage guitar I suppose. It's light as hell - it's awesome." - Jakes talks about his Virage and other stage gear in this Vox-produced video.
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