Vox Consort Vintage Electric Guitar - Hank Marvin Signature - Red

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Vox Consort electric guitar in red with Hank Marvin signature.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vox-consort-vintage-electric-guitar-hank-marvin-signature-red/1197103679

Description from the Vox Showroom website: 

"The later version of the Consort looked a bit more like a Fender Stratocaster. It was offered from 1963 through 1966. It was available in a red or sunburst polyester finish. 

The second version of the Consort featured three Vox VII single coil pickups with a three position pickup selector switch, a volume control and two tone controls. The upgraded Vox "Hank B Marvin" signature roller bearing tremolo system was included on the Consort. Hank Marvin was the lead guitarist with the popular UK instrumental band "The Shadows." 

The sycamore neck used on the later Consort was topped with a rose wood fret board and had an adjustable truss rod. 

The Consort retailed for about 79 GBP (or about $220 USD) in 1965. Adjusted for imflation, the Consort would sell today for about $1549." 

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It is quite an old instrument and was offered by Vox from 1963-66. For that reason, it is not in the best condition but all 3 pick ups are still in good working order. Here is a list of the defects that I've spotted: 

- Slight rust on headstock pegs 
- Quite a few scratches and marks on back of neck 
- A couple of small cracks at base of neck 
- Some bits of rust on the pick ups 
- Rust underneath the bridge on the whammy bar 
- 5 fairly large cracks to the base of the body on the front 

As it is such a rare guitar I have put an asking price of £300. However, all offers are considered! 

Collection only from Hulme, Manchester. 

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