Vox 1960s Hard Shell Case

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Vintage Vox Teardrop Hardshell Case — Mid-1960s, Made in Italy (EKO Factory)

This is an original Vox three-latch shaped dark gray hardshell case with orange plush lining — exactly matching documented original cases from the mid-1960s Vox teardrop/Mark series instruments. The distinctive teardrop/elongated triangular shape with the rounded top is unmistakable.

Where it was made: These cases accompanied the Italian-made Vox teardrop guitars, featuring the characteristic gray exterior with silver/chrome hardware. Many of these cases carry a "Made in Italy" logo on the bottom — worth checking if yours does.

Compatible Guitars: Your inside lower bout of 16" and length of 42.5" point toward the larger Vox teardrop models, specifically:

• Vox Mark VI (top-of-the-line teardrop guitar)
• Vox Wyman Bass (teardrop bass)
• Vox Stinger IV (teardrop bass)
• Possibly the Mark XII (12-string teardrop)

The smaller Mark III/Mark IV cases had narrower dimensions (around 14" lower bout), so your 16" interior width rules those out and points to a bass or 12-string variant.

Dating: These cases were produced 1964–1968, the peak years of Vox's Italian-made instrument line through the EKO factory in Recanati, Italy.

Condition Assessment: In excellent all-original condition with the bright orange plush intact, this is a very desirable case.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Condition: excellent
• Brand: Vox
• Covering Material: tolex
• Covering Color: grey
• Covering original?: yes
• Handle functional?: yes
• Handle original?: yes
• Latches Functional?: yes
• Latches original?: yes
• Interior condition: excellent
• Smells?: none
• Outside Dimensions-
• Length: 44-3/8"
• Lower Bout: 17-1/2"
  
• Upper Bout: 13-3/4"
• Depth: 4-7/8"
• Inside Dimensions-
• Length:42-1/2"
• Lower Bout: 16"
  
• Upper Bout: 13-1/4"
• Depth: 3" + 1" @ lid = 4"

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