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More famous and much
more popular (even today) than the Vega Phone series was the Vega Vox.
These models began in production in 1927, and were produced for many
years, and through several changes in ownership of the Vega Co. The
construction of the Vega Vox had a completely different, and
unique style from any other banjo ever made. The resonator entirely
encloses the rim up to the top tension hoop and flanges. The body has an
inside rim of six ply laminated maple mounted with the Tu-ba-phone tone ring. The wall of the
resonator is 2 3/4 inches deep. However, the neck is virtually the
same as the one used on the Vega Phones. The top of the
line was the Deluxe Vega Vox, and many were custom made, with many variations
of designs. The plectrum pictured here was obviously custom made, with an
extremely unique decorative motif. The entire resonator is covered in green celluloid, and
the etched designs are finished in gold leaf. The serial number of 46266
would place it's production in the late 1920's.
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