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typeoriginyearneckconstructionheadstockzero frettrussrod

USA / Japanlate 60's- mid 70'sbolt onviolinwaveyesyes
 notes:  Although not an eyecatcher, presumably the best sold violin bass from Univox because of its resemblance to the Hofner 500/1.
               A variety is the 'custom' version with body and neck bindings and altered control plate (rightmost pictures)


           

 

   



typeoriginyearneckconstructionheadstockzero frettrussrod
1920
USA / Japanlate 60's - mid 70'sbolt onviolin with f-holesscrollnoyes
 notes:  Model in sunburst or black

 



 

 

 



typeoriginyearneckconstructionheadstockzero frettrussrod
Lectra U1970
USA / Japanearly 70'sbolt onviolinnear Gibsonnoyes
 notes: Probably made by Matsumoku/Japan as copy of the 1930 Bass, that was (like many Aria guitars) also produced for other brands and was an (optical) copy of the Gibson EB-1 solidbody electric-bass.



   

Comparison Univox Lectra U1970F (fretless) vs. Gibson EB-1: