ELECTRICIZED

Vox V262 Invader

1967-1968

The Invader came as a replacement of the Vox Bulldog, and just like its predecessor, it perspires Mosrite. Just like any other Vox of that time, it is stuffed with electronics. The Invader includes a E-tuner, a wah-wah effect, a percussion effect, treble, bass and distortion boosters. Very cool and rare axe.

Photo by Sploshette

Wandré Model BB

1958-1962
Aluminum, Rosewood, Plastic

The initials B.B. was the title of a Serge Gainsbourg song. It was also the name of one of  Wandré’s first electric guitars. In both cases, they refer to the same emblem of the sixties: Brigitte Bardot.

Her sexy curves were certainly an inspiration for the body shape, on which Wandré experimented with all kinds of unusual finishes, like candle smoke. Long before Travis Bean, Wandré used aluminum for the neck, and plastic for the headstock. Just like Bardot, this guitar was very liberated for its time. More info and pictures at fetish guitars. Photo from Guitarz.

Vox V235 Spitfire

1965-1967
Maple, Rosewood

This is Vox’s take on a Stratocaster, with the same slanted pickup. Not sure what wood it is made off, but the body looks like a strat morphing into a jazzmaster. Similar shape is found on the Vox Tempest and Vox Hurricane.

This might not be your typical Eko-made italian teardrop sixties Vox, but priced at $500, it is a vintage bargain. Hear it jazz

Eko Model 200
1962-1965?
Maple, Rosewood

Little italian beauty. The Model 200 was an upscale version of the then popular Model 100, available with one, two or no pickups at all.

Superb 1964 Meazzi Jupiter guitar

c 1963 Eko Florentine guitar

Close up of a superb c. 1964 Welson Professional

1958 Wandre Tri-Lam aka “Blue Jeans”

Not my favorite design yet noteworthy, an insane 1960 Wandre scarabeo. Italian Excess.

1964 Wandre Polyphon.

Superb 1963 Davoli Wandre Tigre, First time I see one. 

(Source: guitare.blog4ever.com)

1967 Galanti Grand Prix 3003. Yes the italian knew how make great guitars.