VOX Mark V Mini Electric Guitar – Black

VOX Mark V Mini Electric Guitar – Black

The VOX Mark V Mini in Black is a compact short-scale electric guitar inspired by the distinctive VOX Phantom body shape of the 1960s. Its lightweight construction, reduced dimensions, and 476 mm scale length provide a comfortable playing experience while maintaining the standard chord shapes and tuning of a conventional six-string electric guitar.

Despite its compact size, the Mark V Mini can be tuned to standard E–A–D–G–B–E tuning. Its two single-coil pickups deliver clear, responsive tones with a character influenced by classic 1960s electric guitar sounds. A three-way pickup selector, master volume, and master tone controls provide straightforward tonal adjustment for practice, recording, travel, and casual performance.

Key Features

• Iconic Phantom-Inspired Body: Features VOX’s distinctive angular body shape with a vintage-influenced appearance.
• Compact Mini-Guitar Design: Reduced overall dimensions make the instrument convenient for travel, home practice, and smaller playing spaces.
• 476 mm Short Scale: Provides reduced fret spacing and a comfortable reach for chords, scales, and lead techniques.
• Standard Guitar Tuning: Designed for normal E–A–D–G–B–E tuning, allowing familiar chord shapes and playing techniques.
• Full-Width Nut: The 42 mm nut width provides string spacing similar to many full-size electric guitars.
• Lightweight Poplar Body: Supports comfortable handling during seated or standing playing sessions.
• Maple Neck: Provides a stable and responsive foundation for regular playing.
• Purpleheart Fingerboard: Offers a durable playing surface with a distinctive natural appearance.
• 19 Medium-Jumbo Frets: Provide a comfortable fretting surface for rhythm and lead playing.
• Dual Single-Coil Pickups: Produce clear and articulate tones inspired by classic VOX electric guitar sounds.
• Three-Way Pickup Selector: Selects the neck pickup, both pickups together, or the bridge pickup.
• Master Volume and Tone Controls: Allow simple adjustment of output level and tonal brightness.
• Custom 18:1 Tuning Machines: Developed to provide smooth and precise tuning for the instrument’s short scale.
• Adjustable Fixed Bridge: Supports individual string-height and intonation adjustment.
• Recommended Heavy-Gauge Strings: The specified string gauge supports standard tuning on the compact scale.

Technical Specifications

Compact Scale with Standard Tuning

The Mark V Mini uses a 476 mm scale length, approximately three-quarters of a conventional electric guitar scale. Heavier-gauge strings allow the instrument to maintain standard tuning, so players can use familiar chords, scales, and fingering patterns without adapting to an alternate tuning.

Comfortable Fret and String Spacing

While the scale length is compact, the guitar retains a 42 mm nut width similar to many full-size instruments. This provides familiar spacing between the strings while reducing the distance between the frets, making chords and wide finger stretches more accessible.

Classic Dual Single-Coil Sound

The two single-coil pickups provide bright, articulate tones with a character influenced by VOX guitars of the 1960s. The three-way selector offers separate neck and bridge pickup sounds as well as a combined setting, while the tone control adjusts the overall brightness and warmth.

Custom Short-Scale Tuning System

The custom tuning machines use an 18:1 gear ratio developed specifically for the Mark V Mini’s short scale. This allows gradual and accurate pitch adjustment while helping the instrument maintain stable standard tuning.

Portable VOX Character

The lightweight poplar body and compact dimensions make the VOX Mark V Mini in Black easy to carry between home, lessons, studios, rehearsals, and travel locations. Its distinctive Phantom-inspired styling, familiar controls, and standard tuning provide a practical electric guitar experience in a compact format.