Guitar
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I'd never heard of Phoenix guitars before. Clearly they were part of the Japanese invasion of the 1980s.
This Phoenix Phantom looks to be a solid example of the quality that was going into all the made in Japan guitars of the time. If you can get past the lack of a headstock you could possibly have a great vintage bass at a decent price. The single pickup is coil tapped for single or humbucker tones and the black on black colour scheme gives it an air of class.
Currently $250 Canadian.
Happy New Year!
R.W. Haller
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Guitar
Phoenix Phantom Headless Bass. 1980s Made In Japan
guitarz.blogspot.com:
I'd never heard of Phoenix guitars before. Clearly they were part of the Japanese invasion of the 1980s.
This Phoenix Phantom looks to be a solid example of the quality that was going into all the made in Japan guitars of the time. If you can get past the lack of a headstock you could possibly have a great vintage bass at a decent price. The single pickup is coil tapped for single or humbucker tones and the black on black colour scheme gives it an air of class.
Currently $250 Canadian.
Happy New Year!
R.W. Haller
© 2015, Guitarz - The Original Guitar Blog - the blog that goes all the way to 11!
Please read our photo and content policy.
- Washburn Wt24v Telecaster Shaped Beauty From 1985
guitarz.blogspot.com: I have a weak spot for Telecasters but unlike a lot of Tele fans I love when other makers use the iconic shape for different guitars. This Washburn WT24V was only produced for a few years in the 1980s but is a great looking...
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- Vox Phantom Xii Assembled From 1960s Italian "new Old Stock" Parts
guitarz.blogspot.com: Here's another for our southpaw friends, a Vox Phantom XII. The Vox Phantom is one of those guitar designs that you either love or hate. I'm in the former camp. Anyway, I'll let the eBay seller explain about this particular...
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