Mosrite Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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Mosrite amplifiers - 1968

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera

1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Mosrite guitars for sale

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Mosrite Joe Maphis 12-String Electric 1966 - Natural

Peekskill, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1995

This is a vintage 1966 Mosrite Joe Maphis Mark XII with a Natural finish. Mosrite had a long relationship with Joe Maphis, a country guitarist known for his flashy, virtuosic style. Maphis was eventually given his own model, which has a lot in common with the Mosrite "Combo " , but instead has no F-holes. This 12-string version is semi-hollow, and streamlines the model a bit further, subbing the ubiquitous Mosrite vibrato system with a fixed tailpiece. It has the famous, comfortable, thin ... more

1963 MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL GUITAR - Set Neck - Side Jack - Vibramute - SN 0204

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$20000

Rare, Rare, Rare!

This is the actual guitar - not a copy!

Original American Made 1963 Mosrite Ventures Model

Set neck
Side Jack
Vibramute
Large Logo
Bound Body

SN 0204

This is the real thing ?? not a Japanese copy
Complete with case

100% original

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Note:
I have sold Mosrite guitars to actual members of the Ventures

Local pick up or I will box... more

1976 Mosrite Brass Rail Guitar

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 183**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995

Super rare 1976 Mosrite Brass Rail electric guitar. Dual pickup with Mosley vibrato tailpiece. Maple neck with brass rail down the middle. Grover tuning machines. Was fully restored by Bob Shade of Hallmark Guitars years ago and refinished in metallic red. This is the best playing Mosrite I??ve come across and is hard to put down. There isn??t a ton of info online about these, but I believe production numbers were under 100. Comes with hardshell case
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1966 Mosrite Celebrity III 12 String 3-12SB Electric Guitar Sunburst Original

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2300

Vintage USA
1966 Mosrite Celebrity III 12 String 3-12SB Electric Guitar
Original Sunburst Finish
All Original, Repair Free & In Excellent Condition Overall
With Non Original TKL Hard Case
No Issues
Weighs 7 Pounds, 5 Ounces
If you're seeing something of concern not described below, please ask
Condition Description:
This Vintage 1966 Mosrite Celebrity III 12 String is an all original player and is in excellent vintage condition overall for a 57 year old vintage ... more

1959 MOSRITE (Pre Ventures) Double Neck - Set Neck - Side Jack -Real Vibramute

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30000

Rare, Rare, Rare!

This is the actual guitar - not a copy!

Original American Made 1959 Mosrite pre- Ventures Model

Octave over six

Set neck
Side Jack
Real Vibramute - with muting bar !
Bound Body

Hand made by Semi Mosley himself in 1959
One of 4 ever made
One of only 2 now known in existence

This is the real thing ?? not a Japanese copy
Complete with case

100% original

Please ... more

1962 MOSRITE Pre Ventures ( Joe Maphis ) - Set Neck - Side Jack -Real Vibramute

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$25000

Rare, Rare, Rare!

This is the actual guitar - not a copy!

Original American Made 1962 Mosrite pre- Ventures Model ( Joe Maphis )

Set neck
Side Jack
Real Vibramute - with muting bar !
Bound Body

This is the real thing ?? not a Japanese copy
Complete with case

100% original

Please see my other auctions

Note:
I have sold Mosrite guitars to actual members of the Ventures

Local pick up ... more

1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Electric Guitar, Ink Blue w / Case & Strap

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, finished in Ink Blue and complete with the original hardshell case and Mosrite-branded strap. The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Bakersfield, CA-based Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. While there have been a fair share of reissues and copies over the decades, nothing compares to the elegance and dynamic responsiveness of ... more

1960s Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Guitar Sunburst w / Moseley, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Up for sale, a 1960s Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. A very unique amalgamation of Mosrite features, this Ventures Model was ostensibly sent back to the Mosrite factory around 1970 for repair work of some sort. Semie Moseley was notorious for "updating" guitars sent in for repair to the latest feature set, so while the body is emblematic of a Ventures Model circa 1966, the neck has headstock appointments circa 1970 (most notably retaining the ... more

1964 Mosrite California Venture V2 Body / Neck Project

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1964 Mosrite California Venture V2 Body / Neck Project==Obviously it??s been stripped of the original finish and unfortunately the pickups were dead==Serial number is 0404==Ships worldwide==
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1960??s MOSRITE Original Slab Body Mark II - Just Like Johnny Ramone??s Guitar

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$22500

Rare, Rare, Rare!

This is the actual guitar - not a copy!

Original Red American Made 1960??s Mosrite Ventures II Model - slab body

Just like Johnny Ramone??s Guitar

The HOLY GRAIL !
Yup ?? this is it!
With original case

This is the real thing ?? not a Japanese copy
Complete with case

100% original

Please see my other auctions

Note:
I have sold Mosrite guitars to actual members... more

NOS Book ??Vintage Mosrite?? - Rare, Japan Print, Collector??s Find

Huntington Station, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Up for sale is a New Old Stock book titled ??Vintage Mosrite, ?? a rare and comprehensive guide for any Mosrite enthusiast or collector. This book, printed in Japan, delves into the rich history of Mosrite guitars, showcasing various years, colors, and configurations

As a collector??s item, this book is not just informative but also a piece of memorabilia, capturing the essence of Mosrite??s legacy in the world of guitars. It??s a must-have for anyone deeply interested in vintage ... more

MOSRITE GOSPEL Guitar hollow body guitar circa 1967

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2749

This is a super rare, Gospel guitar made circa 1967 by Mosrite in California, USA. (This is the second Gospel Guitar made of this model!) It is a beautiful, symmetrical, double cutaway, fully bound, hollow body instrument. The features include a natural blond finish, a maple body, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a die cast Moseley tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, a tortoise shell pickguard and another tortoise ... more

Vintage 1960s Mosrite CelebrityGuitar Body

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Vintage 1960s Mosrite CelebrityGuitar Body in very good condition no cracks or breaks color is unfaded there are a few nics but nothing major Please look at all pics and feel free to ask any ? Thanks... more

1960??s Mosrite Ventures Mark V | Electric Guitar | Authentic Vintage Guitar

Hudsonville, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5980

Feel free to do your research, this guitar has its history!

This vintage Mosrite Ventures Mark V guitar is the perfect addition to any guitar collection. With its iconic 1960??s Ventures model design, it's sure to catch the eye of any guitar enthusiast.

Crafted in the United States and featuring a solid body, 6 string configuration, a right-handed dexterity, and its wonderful vibramate this guitar is a true masterpiece! The brand's reputation for quality is ... more

1969 Mosrite Fuzzrite Of California

Chandler, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

This Mosrite Fuzzrite of California electric guitar is a fantastic addition to any musician's collection. It boasts a unique sound and style that sets it apart from other guitars on the market. The brand, Mosrite, is known for creating quality instruments that stand the test of time.
The guitar's model, Plus, is perfect for those who are looking to make a statement with their music. However, it is missing the battery cover Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, ... more

Firstman Mosrite Avenger 1960s MIJ guitar

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

I bought this as a projectBoth pickups produce sound. The volume pot cuts out, but functions at full volume. Tone and switch work. One pickup needs a screw. The frets are flat, I have read it is common for these. The neck needs adjustment. Nut needs glued. In general good condition for age. I don't know if the "USA" or Avenger decal is original or not, I have read this may be a MIJ Firstman which copied Mosrite. I believe all Avengers were. They sell for significantly more than I am asking ... more

Mosrite Joe Maphis Double-neck 1966 EX

Ghezzano, 56***, ITALY

€4500

Mosrite Joe Maphis Double-neck 1966 EX.... more

ZENTA. Made in Japan. (Teisco / Mosrite / Univox / Burns inspired)

Irun, 20***, SPAIN

€355

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Late 1960s to early 1970s. Made in Japan Manufactured by Teisco (jedistar com info)Weight: 2, 82 kilogramsChunky neck. 63cm / 24 8" scale length Needs neck adjustment for a perfect octavation Vintage low output pickupsThe whammy bar is missing and the hole for attaching is open to admit several diameters thicker than the standard stratocaster, it fixes with a screw. Standard strato whammy bar is too thin to get attached Volumen & tone knobs seems ... more

Columbus model. 60s / 70s. Made in Japan (Teisco / Mosrite / Univox / Burns inspired).

Irun, 20***, SPAIN

€295

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Late 1960s to early 1970s. Made in Japan All original, no mods, no repairs Weight: 2, 69 kilograms Chunky neck. 63cm / 24 8" scale length Switch for each pickup. Vintage low output singlecoils pickups Neck pickup does not sound, I don't know if it is only wiring or the pickup dead. I played in 2008 to 2012 period and both pickups worked well General volumen and tone knobs (volume is scratchy) Vibrato works great, very sensitive Ask any question or / ... more

Teisco EG- 409, japan, 60', mosrite ventures copy

italia, ITALY

€350

in buone condizioni, scala 61mm, copri truss rod non originale, qualche segno del tempo, metà anni 60', japan... more