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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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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

1960's Mosrite Hollowbody Electric Guitar + GB

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$995

Another quality Guitar from Lovies Guitars, please google us for deals and additional photos on our website.
Lovies Guitars is excited to present this 1960??s Mosrite Hollowbody Electric Guitar in a classic natural finish. This rare vintage piece showcases Mosrite??s iconic design and craftsmanship, with a lightweight hollowbody build and unmistakable vintage tone. At some point, the guitar??s pickups were routed and swapped from P90s, giving it a unique sound and history while still... more

Mosrite of California Ventures Model Short Scale Bass 1963

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 820**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650

Mosrite Ventures Short Scale Bass 1963
No serial number visible except on the fingerboard & I've read that was only done in 63. So if I'm wrong I'm sorry
Originally a sunburst, the neck still is, the body has been refinished.
In good working condition a little scratchy on the volume pot & as far as I can tell it??s all original.
Body has the odd Mosrite feature of the pickguard overhanging the edge of the body
20 frets not incl the zero fret
Overall length 44 ... more

Vintage 1968 Mosrite Celebrity Wiring Harness 1346818

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

$139

Vintage 1968 Mosrite Celebrity Wiring Harness== One pot is a Centralab dating the 18th week of 1968, the other is different but no doubt original as solder joints are all original==3-way switch has original metal Mosrite switch tip==Ships worldwide==
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Payment within 3 days please==We pack extremely... more

1966 Mosrite Celebrity III 12 String 3-12SB Electric Guitar Sunburst Original

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

$2200

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

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

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

Vintage Mosrite Mach 1 Guitar Redburst w / Original Case Early 1970??s Ventures

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

$3500

Excellent condition early 70??s Mosrite Mach 1 guitar with original case. All original guitar. Thanks!
... more

1967 Mosrite Celeb-3 Electric Guitar Sunburst + GB

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1495

Another quality Guitar from Lovies Guitars, please google us for deals and additional photos on our website.
Lovies Guitars is proud to present this 1967 Mosrite Celebrity III in a gorgeous Sunburst finish! Made during Mosrite??s golden era, the Celebrity III blends the brand??s distinctive craftsmanship with semi-hollow warmth and exceptional playability. Known for their lightning-fast necks and unique tone, Mosrites from this era were favored by players looking for something ... 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

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

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

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

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

1967 Mosrite celebrity III

Seneca, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Old Mosrite celebrity III with bigsby. Great shape for a 1967 guitar. Had dings and nicks. Nothing compromises the integrity of
The guitar and it lasting another 50 years
Great guitar thinning the heard. Low ballers will be ignored. Don??t gotta sell it
Line going down the back of guitar doesn??t affect the integrity and sound of guitar.... 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

1970s Mosrite Ventures Model ??Avenger?? Vintage Electric Guitar, Firstman Japan

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

$1600

Up for sale, a 1970s Firstman Mosrite Ventures Model ??Avenger?? in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A continuation of the Ventures Model legacy, this guitar follows the stylings of the 1960s USA Mosrites, but was produced in Japan in the '70s as a result of an agreement between Semie Moseley and the Firstman company. It effectively captures the finer points of classic Mosrite design with a Moseley vibrato tailpiece, ??Mosrite??-stamped pickup covers, smooth knobs, and ... more

Mosrite Celebrity 3, 2 pickups, blue finish, hollow body, made circa 1971

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1899

This is an extremely rare, (due to its translucent blue finish), Mosrite Celebrity III electric guitar made circa 1971 (but could be as early as 1968) at the factory in Bakersfield California. It is a beautiful, double cutaway, thin, hollow body instrument. The features include a super rare, dark translucent blue finish (the woodgrain shows through the finish a bit), white binding on the body, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable ... 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