Vox APACHE II Bass 4-String Travel Bass Guitar with Built-in Amp & Rhythms, Phantom Style, Black

The Vox APACHE II Bass 4-String Travel Bass Black Guitar with Built-in Amp & Rhythms resurrected the popular Vox Phantom body style. This tricked-out travel basses host a 2-channel bass amplifier, speakers, dozens of rhythm patterns, even a convenient E-String tuner - all built right into the bass itself. Combining cool, retro looks to satisfy the enthusiast with play-anywhere convenience, these playful and spirited instruments are a highly attractive choice. In addition to fans of yesteryear's Phantom, the exceptional bass is also a great choice for entry-level players and bass students, as well as for musicians seeking easy playing at home or on tour and of course for all collectors of unique and exotic instruments.

Unique Body Shapes from Yesteryear
It has generated unique and cutting-edge amps and instruments. That spirit continues to burn brightly even now, more than fifty years after its founding. The classic Vox Phantom guitar and basses gained numerous followers, achieved an iconic status - and gave rise to numerous copies. The Vox APACHE II Bass 4-String Travel Bass Guitar has now firmly reestablished these enduring designs in the all new APACHE II Bass of well-equipped travel bass. The APACHE II Bass lays claim to the timeless Phantom body shape style.

Onboard Amplifier for Play-Anywhere Portability
While the Vox APACHE II Bass takes its styling cues from the past, the feature set is totally up to date. Contained in the body itself is a complete bass amp with speakers. The amp offers two sound variations: Normal and Bright. A full complement of Gain, Tone and Master Volume control provides access to a broad range of tones. A 4" Vox speaker deliver a full, powerful bass sound. Enjoy the play-anywhere portability of the APACHE II Bass's built-in amplifier, wherever you go.

Built-in Rhythms for Extra Enjoyment
APACHE II Bass instruments are fun to play thanks to their onboard amp & speakers; but there's more fun ahead using the built-in rhythms. In addition to providing accompaniment as you play, these rhythm patterns are ideal for rhythm training or for backstage warm-up before a concert. It's a great function for generating inspiration and adding power to your performance. The wide selection of rhythm patterns will make playing your APACHE II Bass guitar more entertaining. Choosing one of the ten genres provides immediate access to standard styles including 8-beat, 16-bit and blues; to other styles such as funk, reggae and complex patterns in unusual time signatures. Each genre contains six patterns and one extended song pattern that is several measures long, for a total of 66 different patterns. Each of them boasts serious sound quality with excellent presence, allowing you to perform with the backing of real drum patterns. The tempo and volume of each pattern can be controlled with dedicated knobs and it's easy to call up the exact rhythm pattern you need.

Convenient Connections
A headphone output is provided for private practice; plugging in your headphones will turn off the internal speakers. A traditional output is also provided, allowing your APACHE II Bass instrument to be played through a traditional bass amp. The AUX IN jack allows an MP3 player, CD, or any other audio source to be connected so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. This new APACHE II Bass instruments open up a world of possibilities that are unavailable with conventional electric bass guitars. Power is provided by six (6) AA batteries, delivering up to 26 hours of playing time with alkaline batteries.