1960s Univox Custom Hollowbody

Vintage 1960s Univox Custom Hollow Body – All Original w/ Case – Excellent Condition

Up for grabs is a stunning vintage 1960s Univox Custom hollow body electric, a true time capsule from the golden era of Japanese guitar craftsmanship. This one checks all the boxes—all original, excellent condition, and complete with the original case.

If you know, you know… these early Univox builds have become seriously collectible, and for good reason.

A Bit of History

The Univox brand was part of Unicord’s push into the guitar market in the early 1960s, importing high-quality instruments from Japan during the rise of rock & roll.  

Many of these guitars were built in the famed Matsumoku factories and were designed to rival—and often closely mirror—American classics like the Gibson ES-335.  

What you get here is that magic combination: vintage vibe, old-growth tonewoods, and handcrafted charm that modern guitars just don’t replicate.

Specs & Features

• Body: Fully hollow, double cutaway design
• Finish: Classic vintage burst (beautiful aging and depth)
• Neck: Bolt on maple neck construction
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with vintage-style inlays
• Pickups: Original vintage single coils (clear, articulate, and full of character)  
• Controls: Dual volume / dual tone + 3-way selector
• Hardware: All original (tuners, bridge, electronics)
• Country of Origin: Japan (mid-1960s)  
• Case: Original chipboard case included… stitching is coming out but it is all there… needs some duct tape probably… lol

Condition

This guitar is in excellent vintage condition, especially for its age.

• Clean body with only light, honest wear
• Electronics working as they should
• Neck is straight, action is comfortable
• Frets have plenty of life

A true collector-grade example that’s still a player.

Tone & Playability

This is where these guitars shine.

Expect:

• Warm, woody hollow body resonance
• Sparkling top end with that unmistakable 60s “jangle”
• Great for blues, jazz, surf, indie, garage, and classic rock  

Plugged in, it delivers a smooth, vintage voice with just the right amount of bite. Unplugged, it’s lively and resonant.

Why This One

There are plenty of old Univox guitars out there… but finding one that is:

• All original
• Clean
• Fully functional
• With the original case

…is getting harder every year.

This is the kind of piece that works equally well as:

• A stage-ready vintage player
• A studio tone machine
• Or a long-term collectible

Final Word

If you’ve been hunting for a legit 60s hollow body with vintage mojo, killer tone, and rising collectibility—this is it.

No stories, no excuses—just a great guitar.

If you want, I can tailor this tighter to your exact finish, pickup type (chrome vs gold, single vs humbucker), or vibe (player vs collector pricing angle) to maximize your sale price.