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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
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

Vintage Mosrite guitars for sale

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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

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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

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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

1965 Mosrite The Ventures model RARE original SPARKLE finish CLEAN w / Vibramute

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this original 1965 Mosrite Mark I Ventures model in a very rare original sparkle finish. This exact guitar (serial #1973) is featured on page 24 in the "Rare Color Mosrite" section of the Vintage Mosrite book. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original, but the neck pickup has just been professionally rewound by Tom Brantley. It's also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case which has... more

1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I Vintage Electric Guitar - RARE Side Jack OG

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$17999

1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar ?? RARE 100% Original Early ??63 Side Jack Set Neck Type 1 Vibramute w / Binding & Orig. Hard Case (0148)
?? For your consideration is this vintage 1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I electric solidbody guitar ?? This incredibly rare instrument, serial number 0148, is in 100% all original condition with the original brown alligator hard case and era appropriate white leather strap ?? While it is likely Mosrite ... more

1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar Rare CAR

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11999

1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar ?? RARE 100% All Original Early Type 2 Large Logo Vibratmute Bolt Plate in Candy Apple Red w / Orig. Hard Case (0275)
?? For your consideration is this vintage 1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I electric solidbody guitar ?? This incredibly rare custom color instrument, serial number 0275, is in 100% all original condition with the original brown alligator hard case. Very interestingly, this rare Mosrite features a ... more

Rare Luxury 1985 Semie Moseley Mosrite Custom "Elaine Garton" Deluxe

Murrieta, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11595

Signed in 1985 by Semie Moseley The Crown Jewel of Bakersfield: 1985 Semie Moseley Custom "Elaine Garton" Deluxe
This isn't a production guitar. This is a hand-signed, soul-drenched piece of California history, custom-built by Semie Moseley himself for his close friend and legendary Mosrite ambassador, Elaine Garton (Frizzell). If you know the history of the "hot picking" scene and the Moseley inner circle, you know this name is royalty The Grit & The GloryDressed in a deep, electric ... more

1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7595

1963Mosrite ??The Ventures?? Model, Sunburst including the headstock with early largelogo, This is a fast player with a slim wide neck profile, Sounds great withoriginal hand wound pickups, Previously had a humbucker in the neck positionleaving a slightly enlarged route, Beautiful early example with great vibe, VG++, Early style Brown case with Red velvet lining... more

1964 Mosrite "The Ventures" model mk I Rare Pearl White with Tortoise pickguard

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7595

1964 Mosrite Ventures model, Rare original Pearl White finish and Tortoise guard, Seldom seen with White logo and Gold single line Kluson tuners, Vibramute tailpiece, Great sounding original hand wound embossed Logo Mosrite pickups, Made in Bakersfield California and bought from the original owner who also lived in Bakersfield, Sets up great and plays beautifully, Super cool guitar! VG++, Fine looking original alligator hard case (slightly oversized / replaced handle) with Red plush lining
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Vintage 1965 Mosrite of California "The Ventures" 4 String Bass

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5250

1960's (Circa 1965) Vintage Mosrite of California
" The Ventures" Electric 4 String Bass
Made in the USA (1966-68)
Candy Apple Red
Comes w Original Hard Shell Case
Nut Width is 1 1 / 2 "and has the 30 1 / 2" scale length
Neck Straight, Truss Rod is Close to Tight
Sweet Dreams are made of these Talk about MOJO in all the right places. Here is a killer 1965 Mosrite "The Ventures" Bass that is dripping with swag and chocked full of sweet vintage tone. Don't let the old school... more

Mosrite Ventures Mark I - Black 1972

Saint Louis, Missouri, 631**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

Fast, flashy, and unmistakably cool, this Vintage 1972 Mosrite Mark I is a true icon of American guitar design. Instantly recognizable and endlessly influential, the Mark I delivers the sharp looks, lightning-fast playability, and biting tone that helped define surf, garage, and early hard rock??and it does so here with authentic vintage attitude
Finished in classic black with a contrasting white pickguard, this Mosrite features the brand??s signature German-carve body, giving it a ... more

Vintage 1966 MOSRITE VENTURES BASS All Original 30 5 Inch Scale w / Original Case

Berkeley, California, 947**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Serial number 6223
The bass is an overall great shape with some minor wear where the arm goes over the upper bout, there are some chips in the paint near the neck joint shown in the pictures, and a spot of wear on the lower belt edge near the control plate as shown in the pictures. There are some minor things on the neck, and two larger ones near the volute as shown in the pictures
The bass recently enjoyed the legendary Subway setup by our skilled trolls
We are happy to report that ... more

RARE 1966-1967 Vintage Mosrite Combo Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard USA 1960s

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4497

Up for sale is a RARE 1966??1967 Vintage Mosrite Combo, finished in classic Sunburst, made in the USA during the Bakersfield era under Semie Moseley. These early Mosrite guitars are highly sought after for their unique tone, fast necks, and iconic design, famously associated with the California surf and country scene
? Details
Brand: Mosrite
Model: Combo
Years: 1966??1967
Era: Bakersfield / Semie Moseley Period (1960s)
Made in: USA
Finish: Sunburst
Fretboard: ... more

1965 Mosrite Ventures guitar in the rare Candy Apple Red 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

This is a near new early production 1965 Mosrite Ventures Guitar w / all its 1st issue bits by Semie himself. Its stunning Candy Apple Red finish is rich & clean w / no wear at all ever. Its got a slim shaped neck still sporting the Ventures logo, that only the earliest examples. It??s got a pair of 6 pole pickups that sound simply delicious. It??s got the small headstock a set of 6 Kluson tuners. Its original white pickgard fits perfectly, its smooth flying saucer knobs look great & its... more

1964 Mosrite Ventures Bass a 1st issue example w / all the cool earliest features.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

This is a neat early production 1964 Mosrite Ventures Bass w / all its 1st issue bits by Semie himself. Its Sunburst finish is rich & clean other some weather checking all over but its very intact & quite nicely patinated. Its single 4 pole pickup was a pre-Mosrite un-stamped type that sounds delicious. Its 'bursted neck has dots & is super slim as they all were. It??s got the large 'bursted headstock w / the open back tuners. Its original nitro green'd out pickgard fits perfectly w ... more

Mosrite Ventures Mach V 5 Vintage Sunburst Guitar All Original W / case

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4400

All original Mosrite Ventures model electric guitar. Comes with original case and extra Moseley vibrato spring. Guitar works great except for the pickup selector switch. The switch has lost electric signal so both pickups stay on when plugged in. It??s original so I don??t want to alter it. Thanks
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Mosrite Vintage 1960's Combo Mark X Ventures Style Electric Bass Guitar w Case

Canton, Ohio, 447**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4288

The bass pictured is the actual bass you will receive!
At The Farm, we take actual pictures of each instrument and make sure they are fully set-up and ready to play before we ship them. Each instrument goes through a multi-point inspection, followed by a set-up process by our in-house tech staff. We then photograph each instrument with high-quality equipment in our on-site photography studio. We know that details like wood grain and color finishes can vary, so we want you to be able ... more

Mosrite Joe Maphis Model 1 1965

Nashua, New Hampshire, 030**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Own a piece of guitar history with this stunning 1965 Mosrite Joe Maphis Model 1. Known for its iconic "German Carve" body and lightning-fast neck, this vintage gem is in excellent original condition.... more

~ 1965 Mosrite Candy Apply Red 12 String Guitar - Vintage Original

Fairfield, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3775

~ 1965 Mosrite Candy Apply Red 12 String Guitar - Vintage Original
What is pictured is the actual item(s) you are bidding on No stock photos for me! I take all of my
photos personally!
Really great example of an early Mosrite 12 string guitar. It appears to be all original, pots date to 1965 and given the serial number (T091) this puts this in at ~ 1965. I will not take the neck off. It??s an early vintage Mosrite 12 string in a great custom color - candy apple red, plus full ... more

1967 MOSRITE COMBO BASS Very Rare USA Made Hollow-body Bass Excellent Condition!

Berkeley, California, 947**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

Excellent condition
A few minor dings on the back and side
Overall very clean except for the obligatory cigarette burn on the headstock
All original except for missing bridge cover and one replaced tuning machine
The bass recently enjoyed the legendary Subway setup by our skilled trolls
We are happy to report that the neck is straight, the action is low, we have it strung up with flatwounds, and you can expect a bass that plays great with no issues out of the box
Made for ... more