These early Voxes, made in Dartford, Kent, in the UK, were essentially student model guitars with a very thin plywood body. It looks as if the original finish (most likely red) was removed from this example a long time ago. Note also the jack socket, which would have been added later. Early Voxes such as this had a TV-like co-axial socket, as did the Vox Clubman II guitar I used to own (before I upgraded it).
Despite their student status, these basses are known for their distinctive sound and playability. Personally, because of their cheap construction, I wouldn't have thought they were eminently gig-worthy but perhaps to get that certain sound in the studio they would be desireable.
G L Wilson
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The Vox Clubman bass was quite a lot better than the bassmaster - although they both had two pickups and simple controls, the bassmaster has a much thinner neck. The Clubman plays so much better, I've even used it in the studio alongside far far more expensive basses. I've got some Clubman bass info and soundclips here http://www.vintageguitarandbass.com/vox/bass/Clubman.php
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