{"product_id":"vox-1960s-hard-shell-case","title":"Vox 1960s Hard Shell Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eVintage Vox Teardrop Hardshell Case — Mid-1960s, Made in Italy (EKO Factory)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is an original Vox \u003cstrong\u003ethree-latch shaped dark gray hardshell case with orange plush lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly matching documented original cases from the mid-1960s Vox teardrop\/Mark series instruments. The distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eteardrop\/elongated triangular shape\u003c\/strong\u003e with the rounded top is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frettedamericana.com\/product\/1966-vox\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it was made:\u003c\/strong\u003e These cases accompanied the Italian-made Vox teardrop guitars, featuring the characteristic gray exterior with silver\/chrome hardware. Many of these cases carry a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in Italy\"\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the bottom — worth checking if yours does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/reverb.com\/item\/55453046-1960s-vox-mark-vi-teardrop-vintage-electric-guitar-sunburst-w-case-eko\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Guitars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your inside lower bout of \u003cstrong\u003e16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and length of \u003cstrong\u003e42.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e point toward the larger Vox teardrop models, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVox Mark VI\u003c\/strong\u003e (top-of-the-line teardrop guitar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVox Wyman Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e (teardrop bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVox Stinger IV\u003c\/strong\u003e (teardrop bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePossibly the \u003cstrong\u003eMark XII\u003c\/strong\u003e (12-string teardrop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003ebass or 12-string\u003c\/strong\u003e variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e These cases were produced \u003cstrong\u003e1964–1968\u003c\/strong\u003e, the peak years of Vox's Italian-made instrument line through the EKO factory in Recanati, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e In excellent all-original condition with the bright orange plush intact, this is a very desirable case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Vox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering Material: tolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering Color: grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle functional?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatches Functional?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatches original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Dimensions-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 44-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 17-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 13-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 4-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Dimensions-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength:42-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 13-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 3\" + 1\" @ lid = 4\"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56538554564774,"sku":"ACC-0969","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/vox-1960s-hard-shell-case-4848454.jpg?v=1780376414","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/vox-1960s-hard-shell-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}