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
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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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

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

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

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

RARE Vintage 1960s Mosrite / Rosac Newport Deluxe Guitar Amp 20W Working Good Co

Peoria, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$396

RARE Vintage 1960s Mosrite / Rosac Newport Deluxe Guitar Amp 20W Working Good Condition
Sounds amazing but not very loud, If playing with a live drummer it will need to be miked Very good working vinatge condition. A few scuffs and holes in the front fabric. Please examine all photos before purchasing.
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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

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

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

Vintage 1960's Mosrite Ventures Vibramute Vibrato Trem Base Assembly ~ 1963-1965

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

This listing is for a very rare Original early 1960's Mosrtie Vibramute cast aluminum Vibrato tailpiece tremolo base Assembly. This Vibramute vibrato tailpiece came off a 1964 Mosrite Ventures and is an original Mosrite part and is not a reproduction. The Vibramute tailpiece like this was used on Mosrite Ventures models made between roughly 1963 and 1965. The tailpiece is cast aluminum and comes as pictured with the original mounting screws and spring. Please note, There is no bridge or posts ... more

1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Short Scale Bass Guitar, Pearl White w / Case

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

$2900

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A genuine vintage USA-made example, this Mosrite bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA, 100% original save for a modern pair of potentiometers
The body has a prominent German Carve, and the heavily figured flame maple neck (an unusual feature on any vintage Mosrite) is capped by a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Strung with 45-100 D??Addario ... 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

Silvertone Model #1440 Teisco MIJ Mosrite-style vintage DC '60s - sunburst

Lynn, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$380

One of the most playable examples of these old MIJ guitars I've had my hands on. Low action all the way up the fretboard. Neck is straight (not 100% perfect, but really good for its age), frets are excellent, electronics are clean. New D'Addario 10s. Plenty of expected cosmetic wear throughout. Dings and scratches. Nothing major. It's missing the trem arm and spring. I see a replacement on Amazonf for $8 under "Bstinay Chrome Plated Tremolo Arm " . Not sure if the V / T knobs are replacement. ... more

1966 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Short Scale Bass Sunburst w / Case

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

$2100

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A genuine vintage USA-made example, this bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and this bass has a 30 1 / 2" scale length. Strung with 45-100 D??addario Chromes flatwound strings, the bass delivers plenty of thick low end thump, and smooth, punchy growl, particularly round-sounding with the Tone knob ... more