The earliest instrument made by the company was the Univox - a small, high pitched organ which was adopted by churches. The growth of the Jennings company parallels the growth of post-war popular music in England.ĭouble-Keyboard Vox Continental Organ: V303 features the backwards key coding which is uniquely Vox. They became known for their fine ingenuity, extremely progressive electronics and most importantly, incredible musical tone. So he began by opening a small shop to sell used musical equipment.īy the early 50s, circulating used equipment was not enough, and the Jennings company began its many side businesses in equipment development and manufacture. Jennings astutely noticed that there was a shortage of musical instruments in England after the war. The humble beginnings of the Jennings Electronic Development Corporation began in the late 40s, in Dartford, Kent, England. Playing it safe, they bought what their idols played and endorsed. But what did a 13 year old kid, whose only knowledge of rock 'n roll was from top 40 radio know about buying guitars? Not much. The Beatles brought the big beat to America, and with it came the biggest rock 'n roll boom the world has ever seen! Teenagers around the globe began to pick up guitars - dreaming of becoming the next big pop stars and making a number one record. (R) Vox Phantom Mark IV: V210 US made Vox Phantom bass guitar. (L) Vox Phantom Mark XII: V221 US made Vox Phantom 12 string guitar in white. Vox: Never Stops Happening! by Glynis Ward
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