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 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

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Vintage silvertone Model 1445 Kurt Cobain Mosrite Copy Electric Guitar Rare

Coldwater, Michigan, 490**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Vintage silvertone Model 1445 Kurt Cobain Mosrite Copy Electric Guitar Rare
Extremely clean guitar
Back of guitar has a 10 / 10 flame top
See photos for exact condition
Liquidating my vintage collection of 40+ years. See my ebay store for more vintage guitars and gear
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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

1966 Mosrite Ventures 12-String very early example that's 1 of a kind & Mint !

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

$4995

This is a like new early production 1966 Mosrite Ventures 12-String Guitar w / all its 1st issue bits by Semie himself. Its Sunburst finish is rich & clean w / no wear at all ever. Its got a matching slim shaped Sunburst finished neck still sporting the Ventures logo, that only the earliest examples used prior to using clear lacquer post-1966. It??s got a pair of 6 pole pickups that sound simply delicious. It??s got the large ?bursted headstock w / 2 sets of 6 in line Kluson tuners. Its ... 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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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

1964 Mosrite Celebrity Electric Guitar Early Production Cherry Original W / OHSC

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

$1650

Vintage USA
1960's Mosrite Celebrity Electric Guitar
Early Production (NO Celebrity On Headstock)
Original Cherry Red Finish
All Original & In Great Condition Overall
No Issues, Plays & Sounds Great
Weighs: 6 Pounds, 5 Ounces
Scale: 24 5 "
Nut Width: 1 65 "
Neck: .890@1st, .920@12th
With Original Hard Case (needs new handle)
If you're seeing something of concern not described below, please ask
Condition Description:
This Vintage Mid 1960's ... more

Original Vintage 1968 Mosrite Celebrity Tailpiece

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

$99

Original Vintage 1968 Mosrite Celebrity Tailpiece==Eggplant condition, with screws==Ships worldwide==
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Payment within 3 days please==We pack extremely well and ship quickly as possible!
PLEASE NOTE: Normal handling time is 3 business days or less, but we are out of town on buying trips once or ... 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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1978 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Guitar Sunburst w / Moseley Vibrato, Case

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

$3300

Up for sale, a circa 1978 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. This Mosrite was produced in an era of particularly small production totals, when Semie Moseley had briefly taken up residence in Yuba City, CA
The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the 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 ... more

Vintage Mosrite Mach 1 Guitar Sunburst w / Original Case Strap 1970 Ventures

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

$3500

Excellent condition 1970 Mosrite Mach 1 guitar with original case. All original guitar. Thanks!
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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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1960s Mosrite knobs Bakersfield USA

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

$150

1960s Mosrite knobs Bakersfield USA . Good condition. Pair of knobs. Will ship USPS ground advantage original part
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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

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

1968 Mosrite bass guitar

Mountain Home, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1968 Mosrite bass guitar with hard case, see pics for condition. Tested works as it should
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Vintage! 1967 Mosrite Celebrity XII 12-String Hollowbody Guitar Blue + Case

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

$2295

Vintage! 1967 Mosrite Celebrity XII 12-String Hollowbody Guitar Blue + Case

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1967 Mosrite Celebrity XII 12-String Hollowbody Electric Guitar with a Blue Finish! Made at the original Bakersfield, CA factory, this is a guitar that can deliver the full gamut of essential 12 string tonalities, from jangly twang, crispy detailed chime, to mellow chorused-out chords with ease. The fully hollow maple body ... more

1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Guitar w / Vibramute & Flight Case, "Terry"

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

$4500

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a flight case. While a flight case for touring purposes is in itself rare for a Mosrite, this one is considerably more interesting, with Japanese stickers from air travel and "Terry" written on the case exterior. In the world of Japanese surf guitar there is only one Terry, Takeshi Terauchi, and while this Mosrite doesn't come with any supporting documentation, there's a high degree of ... 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

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