New Vox style "Phantom"
I've been waiting on this one for several months and the suspense is finally over! I was really tempted to do the old "in progress/can't wait" postings but given the situation, decided to wait for the finished product.
The "situation" was this - it took a fair amount of coaxing to persuade my older brother, whose previous efforts included a Danelectro style "Longhorn" bass and a "Bass VI" ( a la Fender), to build an electric mandolin. He just wasn't sure he could go miniature. As it turned out, he opted to build a pair. Since our musical influences and playing dates back to the '60s, we agreed that the style should be something retro. OK, different. Very non-traditional!
Growing up, I thought the Vox Phantom was just about the goofiest looking guitar I'd ever laid eyes on. But like a lot of things (beer, banjos and single malt scotch) that didn't catch my fancy as a kid, age changed my tastes. I went from hating it to loving it. And I don't think there's an in between.
You can see more pics in my bro's "Post a Picture"/photobucket in the Instruments and Equipment section under "New Retro Electric Build".
I'll get some sound clips up after I get more accustomed to the low C string. Can't wait to rock the SAW group!
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