{"product_id":"vox-v-250-violin-bass-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar-1966-5711","title":"Vox V-250 Violin Bass Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar (1966)","description":"Vox V-250 Violin Bass Model Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar (1966), made in Italy, sunburst polyester finish, laminated maple body, laminated maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original grey hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Vox V-250 was the the obviously Hofner-inspired bass from the Eko-made Vox line, replacing a solid (or mostly solid) body Vox violin bass that was only in production briefly. With two small single-coil Vox pickups, segmented F-holes, a raised pickguard with handrest and a simple 3-knob switching system, it has a certain amount of individual character compared to most similar period basses. The small oblong single sided black headstock is a typical Vox trademark, but atypical for a \"Beatle\" style bass. This model was first available in 1966; within the next two years it had morphed into an even more elaborate creation, the Astro IV. A solid player and a neat find in a mid-60's bass with more individual character than most Beatle-inspired 4-strings. Also a garage band classic, as used by the Chocolate Watch Band (in the AIP feature RIOT ON SUNSET STRIP).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 45 3\/4 in. (116.2 cm.), 13 in. (33 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 7\/8 in. (4.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 29 1\/2 in. (749 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/4 in. (44 mm.). Very nice overall, an excellent player with none of the neck issues sometimes seen on Italian-made Voxes. Typical checking to the body finish, not too severe with no loss of finish except a few tiny chips on the rim. A couple of patched seams on the rim near the tailpiece that are barely noticeable are the only repair that is apparent, all else original and unmolested. A very good example, complete with the original Grey HSC with all latches and even the fragile handle intact. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853278367884,"sku":"5711","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b8f77440-3def-4f04-b417-5a224926ace5.jpg?v=1774332830","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/vox-v-250-violin-bass-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar-1966-5711","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}