VOX CORINTHIAN ORGAN

Overview

The Vox Corinthian Organ was introduced in 1969, essentially a rebadged version of the Vox Jaguar Organ.

Key Features

• Keyboard: Three octaves of treble tones and one octave of bass tones
• Controls:
  • “Bass Chords” rocker switch to extend treble tones into the lowest octave
  • “Contour” tone control
  • “Bass Volume” control with integrated power switch
• Audio Outputs: Separate jacks for treble and bass sections
• Volume Control: Pedal for treble section, panel control for bass section

Technical Details

• Tone Generation: 12 individual tone generator cards, each with 7 germanium transistors
• Circuitry: Capacitors and resistors packaged into “couplates”

Design

• Legs: Chrome plated tubular steel “Z” leg set
• Carrying Case: Wooden case covered in matching vinyl, storing legs, volume pedal, and power cable
• Assembly: Eight wingbolts to fasten leg set to organ

Historical Context

Introduced during Vox Sound Limited’s bankruptcy, with the name likely inspired by the main creditor, Corinthian Bank.