David Sneath Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Hi all. Nice to be here. Drummer, not bassist but a good pal has recommended you guys for some advice.Inherited the bass in the attached photos. My knowledgeable bass buddies can't tell me anything but I believe it may be a Vox Stingray or Symphonic? Built inthe 60s from what I understand. Looks more or less original apart from the pots. Pretty sure the pickups and pick guard are original. Missing a fret or two. Just wondering if anyone knows what this actually is and whether it's worth a proper restoration? Any advice from my rhythm section brethren would be greatly appreciated. Thank you David. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 According to the Vox Showroom web site is it a Vox Symphonic Bass and was made some time between 1962 and 1967. Apart from the knobs and missing headstock logos it looks like it's in orginal condition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sneath Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 37 minutes ago, BigRedX said: According to the Vox Showroom web site is it a Vox Symphonic Bass and was made some time between 1962 and 1967. Apart from the knobs and missing headstock logos it looks like it's in orginal condition. Thanks @BigRedX. Does that mean it's worth attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I would…. Lovely thing, and deserves to be set up and played. Very cool bass. Stick some Flatwound strings on there…. perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 hour ago, David Sneath said: Thanks @BigRedX. Does that mean it's worth attention? Its not hugely valuable, but worth doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 It looks like the one used by the bassist in the Dave Clark 5 back in the day when I think they were sponsored by Vox. Seemed to alternate between one of these and a teardrop bass. Later he moved onto a Fender P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 13/08/2023 at 19:03, Burns-bass said: Its not hugely valuable, but worth doing! What this man says. Lovely bit of history. A set up, the right knobs and a new decal, and it will be a great thing to keep. You say there are a couple of frets missing - can't see that in the pictures, but can see one of the markers missing. That's another easy fix. Good luck with the project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) I believe these were g plan specials. Bodies and neck made by g plan back in the day. Edited August 14, 2023 by hooky_lowdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 21 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: I believe these were g plan specials. Bodies and neck made by g plan back in the day. ??? Really, a little more explanation would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 21 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: I believe these were g plan specials. Bodies and neck made by g plan back in the day. 15 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: ??? Really, a little more explanation would be interesting. Blooming fascinating! http://www.voxshowroom.com/us/guitar/stroller.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 There seem to have been a few furniture companies that also made guitars as a side-line. My ex-boss claims to have worked for one here in Nottingham in the early 60s, but I can't find any hard evidence for any having been made here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 33 minutes ago, BigRedX said: There seem to have been a few furniture companies that also made guitars as a side-line. My ex-boss claims to have worked for one here in Nottingham in the early 60s, but I can't find any hard evidence for any having been made here. That was what I found with Vox/G-Plan. Nothing about it on the history of G-Plan which I think is a little sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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