Introducing the VGA-5TPS; an archtop electric-acoustic guitar with the tones of a flat top acoustic, and exhibiting lavish new finishes to leave a lasting impression. Building upon the compact archtop body of the VGA-3PS, the new VGA-5TPS model features an even slimmer body that’s more comfortable and comes in extravagant new colours and enhanced cosmetics.
Along with stunning new looks, the VGA-5TPS keeps the Super Capacitor Preamp System that provides rich and bright electric acoustic guitar sound. This system features tone control that makes this guitar adaptable to a variety of playing styles and provides around 10 consecutive hours of playing on just a 15-minute charge. With incredible sound, style, finish and comfort, the VGA 5TPS is ideal for performing on stage, playing on the go, laying down tracks across a wide range of musical styles or just relaxing at home.
The Giuliettas are lightweight, compact guitars, and the VGA-5TPS also priorities comfort and ease of use. Despite being an archtop acoustic guitar, the thinline body provides a comfortable fit, and the original Hybrid bridge system allows for easy adjustments of the string height—something that’s not easy to do with a typical acoustic guitar.
The VGA-5TPS features five-layered binding on the body delivering an elevated feel of luxury, and the block inlays on the fingerboard combine to work perfectly with the vibrant finishes.
The proprietary, patented hybrid bridge system developed by VOX is made of laminated wood and aluminium. The bridge also features proprietary piezo pickup system resulting in a bright, fast attack along with rich, defined sustains. Together, these components offer improved sensitivity to dynamics, balanced frequencies, and a sustain that rivals that of flat-top acoustic guitars. This bridge also helps reduce feedback significantly.
All guitars in the VOX Giulietta lineup feature a removable string mute which solves the common problem of the piezo picking up the over-ring of the strings between the bridge and the tailpiece, an issue almost synonymous with archtop acoustic guitars.
The preamp system on the VOX Giulietta series enhances the acoustically rich signal, making it all the more expressive and dynamic while fully retaining the organic feel of the tone. The preamp and control are mounted underneath the pickguard, allowing the top wood to freely resonate without the weight of the electronic parts affecting the performance in any way. The preamp system also features a low-cut control to adjust the low-end response so that you can achieve a wide variety of tones to match all kinds of styles. A Super Capacitor is used for the power supply. Power is supplied via a mini-USB jack, located alongside the output jack on the side of the guitar. A 15-minute recharge gives you around 10 hours of continuous use.
Features
- Super Capacitor Preamp System provides plenty of tonal options all stored discreetly under the pickguard
- Volume knob, tone knob, and low-cut trim pot delivers precise and immediate shaping of tones
- Preamp can be used for approx. 10 hours on a 15-minute charge
- Designed for even greater playability and light weight for prolonged performance comfort
- Hybrid bridge made of wood and aluminium provides a dynamic, delicate, and highly flexible range of sounds
- Features specially designed VOX string mute behind the bridge to eliminate unwanted over-ring
- Body: Maple plywood top, side, and back
- Neck: Set Mahogany, tilt headstock
- Fretboard: Baked Jatoba (stabilized through a special drying process)
- Fingerboard Radius: 310mm
- Fret: 22 medium jumbo frets
- Scale length: 628 mm24 3/4? (24 3/4?)
- Neck shape: “C” Shape
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65?)
- Tuner: Gotoh SD381
- Pickup: Piezo pickup under bridge saddle
- Preamp: Super Capacitor preamp with USB quick charging feature
- Bridge: Hybrid System with wood/aluminium construction
- Controls: Master volume- pickguard mounted, Master tone- pickguard mounted, Active/passive switch to turn off preamp, Low cut trim pot
- Includes Owner’s manual, adjustment wrench, mini USB charging cable, gig bag