Vox Folk Twelve Electric Conversion - 1960's
from VoxShowroom.com:
The Vox V239 Folk Twelve Acoustic guitar was manufactured for Vox by the Italian guitar manufacturer, Eko. The Vox Folk Twelve was essentially a rebadged Eko Ranger 12 guitar.
The 1967 Eko Guitar described the Ranger 12 guitar as follows:
"Big sound describes the Ranger 12 Series. Deep, rich resonance and dramatic tonal power make these guitars favorite all around performers.
Features: Full size, deep body, beveled for maximum tonal projection. Adjustable rosewood pinned bridge, deluxe pearl block inlays on finger board, TT-BAR neck reinforcement with internal adjustable rod, removable neck, fingerboard and body fully purfled, precision machine heads, luxurious Florentine guard plate - - all reasons why this series is constantly in demand with all age groups."
The 1967 Vox catalog described the V239 Folk Twelve as follows:
"12 string Folk Guitar. Adjustable 12-string pinned bridge. Rosewood fingerboard. Adjustable reinforced neck."
While not mentioned in the product descriptions for either the Eko Ranger 12 or the Vox Folk Twelve, both featured a "zero fret" for increased sustain.
Both Eko and Vox offered a version of this guitar with a pickup. The Eko version was named the "Ranger 12 Electra," the Vox version was the V240 "Folk Twelve Electro."
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Spruce Top
Gloss/Original Relic'd finish
Mahogany Body
Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany Bolt-On Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
Pearl Block Inlays
"Wide C" Neck Profile
Original Vox Folk Twelve Electric Pickup w/ Vol/Tone
Original Vox Enclosed Tuning Machines
Florentine Tortoise Pickguard
Original String Pegs
25 1/4" Scale
16" Radius
1 7/8" Nut Width + Zero Fret
This guitar is in Good "Player Grade" condition, showing heavy wear and careful storage. This particular example of the Folk Twelve has been modified and converted by Keith Holland with ORIGINAL and Period-Correct electronics from a donor Vox Folk Twelve Electric. There are heavy cracks in the finish on the front, back, and sides of the body. There is a dent in the reverse of the neck at the 10th fret and there are chips at the tip of the headstock. The frets are original and function as intended, though they are notably low and may need to be replaced in the future for optimum playability. This package is complete with a period-correct - seemingly original - Vox hard case.
USED
$699
The Vox V239 Folk Twelve Acoustic guitar was manufactured for Vox by the Italian guitar manufacturer, Eko. The Vox Folk Twelve was essentially a rebadged Eko Ranger 12 guitar.
The 1967 Eko Guitar described the Ranger 12 guitar as follows:
"Big sound describes the Ranger 12 Series. Deep, rich resonance and dramatic tonal power make these guitars favorite all around performers.
Features: Full size, deep body, beveled for maximum tonal projection. Adjustable rosewood pinned bridge, deluxe pearl block inlays on finger board, TT-BAR neck reinforcement with internal adjustable rod, removable neck, fingerboard and body fully purfled, precision machine heads, luxurious Florentine guard plate - - all reasons why this series is constantly in demand with all age groups."
The 1967 Vox catalog described the V239 Folk Twelve as follows:
"12 string Folk Guitar. Adjustable 12-string pinned bridge. Rosewood fingerboard. Adjustable reinforced neck."
While not mentioned in the product descriptions for either the Eko Ranger 12 or the Vox Folk Twelve, both featured a "zero fret" for increased sustain.
Both Eko and Vox offered a version of this guitar with a pickup. The Eko version was named the "Ranger 12 Electra," the Vox version was the V240 "Folk Twelve Electro."
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Spruce Top
Gloss/Original Relic'd finish
Mahogany Body
Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany Bolt-On Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
Pearl Block Inlays
"Wide C" Neck Profile
Original Vox Folk Twelve Electric Pickup w/ Vol/Tone
Original Vox Enclosed Tuning Machines
Florentine Tortoise Pickguard
Original String Pegs
25 1/4" Scale
16" Radius
1 7/8" Nut Width + Zero Fret
This guitar is in Good "Player Grade" condition, showing heavy wear and careful storage. This particular example of the Folk Twelve has been modified and converted by Keith Holland with ORIGINAL and Period-Correct electronics from a donor Vox Folk Twelve Electric. There are heavy cracks in the finish on the front, back, and sides of the body. There is a dent in the reverse of the neck at the 10th fret and there are chips at the tip of the headstock. The frets are original and function as intended, though they are notably low and may need to be replaced in the future for optimum playability. This package is complete with a period-correct - seemingly original - Vox hard case.
USED
$699