The Chronologue
Year1966ColorSunburst
BirthplaceCastelfidardo, ItalyFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerCrucianelli Mfd. For VoxCase Mfd.Unknown, Hard Shell Coffin Type
ModelSuper Lynx Deluxe V253Case ExteriorLeatherette w/ White Vinyl Trim. 2 Locking Latches, 1 Standard Latch, 3 Hinges, Rubber Feet
Serial #289208Case InteriorRed Felt w/ Neck Pocket
Serial # LocationNeck PlateCase Extras
Original Price$269.90
Specifications
Overall
TypeElectric Thin-line Semi-Hollow Archtop GuitarBody Length18 7/8
Weight6 lb. 8 oz.Body Depth1 11/16″
Scale25 1/2″Upper Bout Width11 1/8
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width8 7/8
Total Length41.5/8″Lower Bout Width16.7/8″
Construction
Body
Body TypeArched Top and Back, Double Cutaway, f-holesBody BindingFully Bound,Top 5-Ply W/B, Back-1ply W
TopWalnut Laminatef-hole Binding1-ply W
BackWalnut LaminateBracingTwo Tone Bars to Top Lengthwise, Block Cross-wise Upper Bout
SidesWalnut LaminateFinishNitrocellulose
Neck
Neck DetailMaple 3-piece Neck, 5-piece PegheadSide MarkerBlack Dot 1,3,5,7,9,12(db),15,17
Neck ProfileCNutWhite Plastic
Neck Depth1st Fret .842″, 10th Fret .880″Nut Width1 5/8″
Neck AttachmentNPM 4-bolt Through COB Plate to Body, Contains Serial #12th Fret Width2″
Neck Heel CapN/ATrussSteel Rod, Adjustable
FingerboardEbonyTruss AdjustmentNeck Pocket, Torque Nut
Fingerboard Radius7.25″Truss Adj. CoverN/A
Fingerboard BindingFully Bound 1-ply WhitePeghead Profile3×3 Wide Paddle, Single Hump
Frets.086″ Nickle Silver WirePeghead Veneer3-ply WBW Contoured Bound Cap
Fret CountZero-fret Plus 21Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker8 Pearlette Block Inlay. 1,3,5,7,9,12,15,17Peghead LogoWhite Vertical “VOX” Cut-out from Black Binding
Hardware
Tuners3×3, Mfd. UnknownPickguard3-ply W/BW w/ “VOX Super Lynx Deluxe” Etched Thru White Layer Exposing Black
Tuners Type6 COB Individual, Open-back, 2-screws to PegheadPickguard Mount1 Screw to Body Top, Mid-Bracket w/ 2-screw Clasp
Machine HeadsWhite Plastic Ribboned RectangleKnobsCOB Hat w/ Rubber Rings, Set Screw
Tuner BushingsCOB RoundKnob Details2 Volume and 2 Tone Controls
TailpieceBigsby Style, Rosewood Plate w/ “VOX” COB Badge.Switch CapBlack Plastic, Screw-On
Tailpiece Mount3 Screws to Hinge Bottom Side w/ 1 Screw as End Pin, 2-screws to TopControl PlateN/A
Bridge TypeFloating 2-piece Tune-o-Matic with 6 Bridge Rollers, Thumbwheel Height Adj.Pickup Bezel3-ply W/B/W, 4-screws to Top
Bridge DetailCOB Top on Thumbwheels sits on Arched BasePickup LocationP1-Neck, P-2 Middle
Bridge MaterialEbony BasePickup Mount2 Spring Loaded Screws through Bezel
Bridge SaddleN/AStrap ButtonAluminum Tailpiece Plate End Pin and Neck Plate Pin
Tremolo ArmNPM Curved Spring Loaded Moveable Arm
Electronics
Pickup2 Single Coil, Mfd. UnknownSwitch StampMfd. Unknown, 3-way DPDT Right Angle Toggle, Threaded Shaft
Pickup DetailWhite Plastic Cover Exposing 6-polesSwitch DetailUp-P1, Middle-P1+P2, Down-P2
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor StampP1- ARCO 0.047/10 125V-, P2- ARCO 0.033/10 125 V-
Pickup Poles6 Individual UnadjustableCap ValueP1- .047µF, P2-.033µF
Pickup WiringInside Body CavityCap Value ActualP1- .043µF, P2-.035µF
Pickup OutputP1-5.62kΩ, P2-5.50kΩResistorTwo 33kΩ ±10% 1/4 watt, Soldered On Toggle to Each Pickup
PotentiometersLESA Made In Italy Stamped Into Metal, Solid ShaftResistor Value Actual33kΩ each
Potentiometer Stamp2 V-500kΩ/A 9 21 (stamped on edge), 2 T-100kΩ/B 9 21 (stamped on edge)Wire HarnessUnshielded
Potentiometer ValueVolume Pots 500kΩ, Tone Pots 100kΩGround WireN/A
Pot Value ActualP1 V-246kΩ T-97kΩ, P2 V-258kΩ T-103kΩOutput JackMfd. Unknown, Mounted to Lower Bout Side
Catalog Description
Super Lynx: V243
Neck with double T-bar reinforcement; adjustable steel truss rod; hand-bound throughout; 2 volume and 2 tone controls; adjustable master bridge channel; individual string bridges; sunburst polyester finish.
Super Lynx Deluxe: V253
All the features of the Super Lynx plus true spring action vibrato and hinged tailpiece. Bridge adjustable for custom action.
Chronologue Legend
Pickups numbering starts from top position. Ex. P1-Neck, P2-Middle, P3-Bridge
Pup – Pickup
UB – Upper-bout, LB – Lower-bout, WB – Waist-bout
Laminate – Pressed layers of wood w/ veneer
Celluloid – Nitrocellulose-based plastics
W/B – Binding alternates White/Black or Black/White depending on count. Ex. 5-ply W/B = W/B/W/B/W
(db) – Double Markers
Pearlette – Plastic resembling natural pearl.
MOP – Authentic mother of pearl
COB – Chrome over brass
CM – Chromed Metal
OAP – Tuners mounted on a metal plate
V/T – Volume/Tone
kΩ – Kiloohms, measuring electric resistance
μF – Microfared, measuring electrical capacitance
Unknown – Electronics – examination would disrupt vintage integrity, or accurate reading is weighted by other components.
Unknown – Wood or hardware – examination would disrupt vintage integrity
N/A – Not Available from manufacturer.
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