John Cale
Fear Is A Man's Best Friend - John Cale

Equipment

Vox Phantom IV

Vox Phantom IV bass

The Velvet Underground had an edorsement deal with Vox instruments. Cale played this bass a lot in the Sixties.

One of Vox's most iconic bass designs, the Vox Phantom IV was introduced in 1963. This bass featured two single-coil pickups, volume and tone controls, and a unique five-sided body. Originally, this bass was made in England, but production changed to Italy by the late '60s. The earlier English-made basses are more sought-after.


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