VOX “Winchester”, right-handed, guitar with two pickups, red solid body with chambered enclosure covered in black tolex made circa 1962 (mods probably done later.) Our love for the unique really takes hold with this guitar. It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind. Our best guess is this guitar started out life as a left-handed VOX Ace (or possibly Super Ace) with two pickups (or possibly 3) and a red solid body. It appears to have been partially cut up with with part of the side added to the end. Then, a hollow enclosure was created around the body and covered in a black tolex type material. The pickups are the same as used in 1962 on the Ace and Super Ace. The pickguard is a left-handed Ace or Super Ace pickguard that’s been cut to fit the body. And, a piece of Vox amp material covers the center pickup hole. The tremolo might be from slightly later but it appears to be a 1960s style. The pickup controls/toggles turn them on/off and are also located on the upper bout. The jack along with the volume and tone control are located on the upper side of the body. Finally, a metal plate was stamped with the Winchester Custom name along with Jennings Musical Instruments and a serial number. So the question becomes who made it. Based on the plate, it’s possible it was a project by a Vox employee using extra parts from the factory. It’s made in the style of Les Paul’s Plank, LaBaye’s 2×4 SIX, Bo Diddley’s Gretsch “Twang Machine”, or it’s an homage to the painfully rare Vox Winchester made at the factory; which almost none exist. When it was made is anyone’s guess. It could be from the early 1960s or possibly later in the 1970s, But, whomever made it did a very good job considering it’s a Frankenstein guitar. Description from VintageSilvertones.com The guitar plays very well & the electronics work correctly. The two toggle switches are on & off for each pickup or both together. The pickups are very strong & have a unique tone. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
VOX "WINCHESTER" (formerly Ace/Super Ace) - 2pu electric guitar, red solidbody w/black covering England/US-mods 1962. For Sale.
A Vox fan built their own variation on the super rare Winchester from Ace/Super Ace parts.
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