Bobcat S66 Guitar
Originally produced in Italy during the mid-1960s. The Vox Bobcat featured unusual pickup configurations and a distinct look, which we have revived in the new Bobcat V90 and S66. We have kept the historic design of these guitars unchanged, but improving their playability, controlling acoustic feedback, and raising the performance of the pickups.
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The Vox Bobcat and Lynx semi-hollow body guitars were produced in Italy during the mid-1960s. They featured unusual pickup configurations and a distinct look, which we have revived in the new Bobcat V90 and S66. As befitting their revival, we have kept the historic design of these guitars unchanged, but brought them up to date by improving their playability, controlling acoustic feedback, and raising the performance of the pickups.
The Bobcat S66 is a semi-hollow body guitar that features three single coil pickups. It has a vintage-inspired design that mostly stays true to the original Italian-made Bobcat guitar, but features some modern improvements.
Carrying on the original design
The pickguard and pickup are based on the design of the original Vox Bobcat, and use plastic of the same hue. The knobs are also made of aluminium as used on the original guitars. The headstock logo reproduces the vertical orientation of the original, projecting the same retro/vintage feel as the models of the 1960s.
Improved playability
The neck joint uses a set neck method that makes it easy to play even on the higher frets. The fixed Tune-o-matic bridge allows the optimal neck angle for easy playing, significantly improving the playability when compared to the original.
Semi-hollow structure that suppresses acoustic feedback even during high-volume performance
The semi-hollow body structure uses a weight-relieved centre block, increasing sustain while being resistant to feedback even at high volume levels.
New pickups with a retro sound and appearance
The pickups in the Bobcat are modelled after the original Italian-made pickups, but with some improvements in the voicing. The Bobcat S66 is equipped with three single-coil pickups. With a rich range of tonal variation, these have a sound and distinctive appearance that sets them apart from other semi-hollow guitars.
Open-gear tuning heads made by Grover
The tuning heads are an open-gear type, which are lightweight and transmit the string vibration effectively.
Specifications
Body
Body
Laminated Maple construction
Center Block
Weight-relieved Spruce
Top Binding
5-Ply White
Back Binding
Single-Ply White
Width
416mm (16 3/8")
Rim Thickness
44mm (1 3/4")
Neck
Neck
Mahogany
Neck Profile
Modern C-shape
Fingerboard
Premium Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Binding
Single-Ply White
Scale
635mm (25")
Nut Width
43mm (1 11/16")
Number of Frets
22
Fret Size
2.4 × 1.3mm (.095" x .050")
Hardware
Pickups
3 Vox S66 single coil pickups with Alnico magnets and vulcanised fibre construction
Controls
3 Volume, 1 Tone, with vintage-style knurled aluminium knobs
Tuning Keys
Grover® Sta-Tite™
Finish
Available Finishes
3-Tone Sunburst, Cherry Red, Black, Sapphire Blue & Jet Black (Bigsby models only)
Dimensions
Dimensions
1060mm (41 3/4")
Weight
Approximately 3.1kg (approximately 7 lbs)
Bigsby models: approximately 3.5kg (approximately 7.7 lbs)
Accessories
Included Accessories
Hardshell Case, truss rod adjustment wrench
Returns
We offer a 30-day returns period on all products purchased directly from Vox Amps UK.
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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