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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

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

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

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

Vintage 1967 Mosrite Mark V Electric Guitar - The Ventures - All Original

Eustis, Florida, 327**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8450

Here's a all original 1967 Mosrite Mark V. Made in the legendary Bakersfield, California factory. In 1967 this guitar was ordered by "The Winnipeg Piano Co" in Manitoba, Canada. The case is a period correct, Canadian made, Fender hard case. It is not the original Mosrite case
I purchased this guitar from it's owner in Winnipeg, and brought it back to the United States (documented). It does have dings in the lacquer. Please see all photos for condition. I currently have the tremolo bar off. I... 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 Ventures Model Vintage Guitar Red Sunburst w / Vibramute, Case

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

$5500

Up for sale, a 1964 Mosrite The Ventures Model in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This is a notably early and original example of the Mosrite Ventures Model, dating to the first run of bolt-on neck models produced, with features including first generation German carve on the body, smooth knobs and pickup covers, large ??The Ventures?? headstock logo, sandcast Vibratmute tailpiece, and a rare two-tone Red Sunburst nitro finish finish
The most popular and ... 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

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 / The Ventures Mark V Electric Guitar

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4850

This Guitar is all original. Had the local Guitar Center check it out and replace the strings. Everything worked as it should. Pickups and pots are working great and it plays well.
Guitar is in very good shape for its age and only has minimal wear and blemishes
It comes with the original hard case which shows some wear and is not perfect
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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 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 Mark XII 1966 100% Original Straight Neck No Cracks (82)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

For your consideration is this 1966 Mosrite Mark XII, a fantastic vintage 12-string with all the unmistakable Mosrite style, feel, and tone. This example is 100% original and remains in very good condition for its age
The guitar shows typical cosmetic dings and honest vintage play wear throughout, but there are no cracks or structural issues. The neck is straight, the guitar plays well, and it has very little fret wear, especially impressive for a piece from 1966
Everything appears to be... more

1966 Mosrite Combo Vintage Semi-Hollow Bass Sunburst, Near-Mint w / Case, Hangtag

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

$3800

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Combo Bass in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. One of Mosrite??s more unique short scale models and essentially a semi-hollow iteration of the Joe Maphis, the Combo bass?? original production run was limited to 1966-68. This Mosrite bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA, 100% original save for a replacement pickup selector switch (original included).
The semi-hollow maple body sports the iconic ... 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!
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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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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