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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Mosrite guitars for sale

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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 Mosrite Celebrity SunBurst Semi Hallow Body 1970s Electric Guitar w Case

Redford, Michigan, 482**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1475

Used vintage Mosrite Celevriry guitar in good condition
Has been mostly stored many years
Works as it should and has low action. Seems to be all original
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1978 Gene Moles custom order Mosrite semihollowbody electric guitar greenburst

Dallas, Oregon, 973**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

1978 GM Guitars custom hollowbody in a beautiful dark greenburst! Gene Moles was the plant manager at Mosrite at the Bakersfield factory and opened his own shop doing custom builds in collaboration with Mosrite in about 1969. This one is basically a Celebrity model with MIJ pickups, Shaller tuners, a custom pickguard and a more of a Gib layout
The body is maple ply and about 1 3 / 4" on the sides. White binding on everything and it's in great shape. The back is two piece and I think the top ... more

Vintage Mosrite Ventures Mark X 4 String Electric Bass. OHSC. 1964

Charleston, South Carolina, 294**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1799

For Sale: One used Vintage Mosrite Ventures Mark X 4 String Electric Bass. All working and in good condition. There are some stains on the neck, a small crack on the pickguard, and an approximately 4" long crack on the body between the pickups. Some fret wear on first 5 frets, needs a dressing. Appears to be all original, electronics have been cleaned. Truss rod is working. Normal Age Related scuffs , nicks and scratches. Serial is #6437 which I believe dates it to 1964. OHSC. Case has lots of ... more

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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1965 Mosrite Ventures Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red Pro Refin Original Parts

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

$2900

Excellent Player & Done Beautifully!
1965 Mosrite Ventures Electric Guitar
Candy Apple Red Pro Refin
With Hard Case & Key Pictured
Excellent Vintage Player Using Original Parts As Pictured
*Weighs: 7 Pounds, 3 Ounces
*Body / Neck: Original, But Professionally Refinished, With Serial Number 1100 On Last Fret
*Pick Guard: Original
*Tuners: Original Patent Number Double Line Klusons
*Pickups: Original
*Pots / Wiring: Both Date 33rd Week Of 1965, Non ... more

SILVERTONE MOSRITE COPY 1445 guitar

Burnt Ranch, California, 955**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$760

100 % ORIGINAL LOOKS AND PLAYS GREAT!!! ALL WORKING AS IT SHOULD!! COMES WITH ORIGINAL OSTRICH SKIN STYLE CASE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION! MADE IN JAPAN MID SIXTIES.... more

1968 Mosrite Celebrity III Thin Hollow body Double cut 2 PU's CAR Vintage USA 3

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1725

1968 Mosrite Celebrity III Vintage GuitarMade in the USA / Plays excellent / great actionCandy Apple Red paint show some checking as seen in picturesTwo strong great sounding pickups / One volume and one tone control3 way pickup switich / Double cutaway / F holesMachine Head vintage grover tuners with one gold one put onComes with newer Epihone casePlease check out the picturesThank you for looking... more

1966 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Guitar Black & Sunburst w / Vibramute, Case

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

$4800

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Bakersfield, CA-based Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. An example bridging 1965-66 features, this guitar has a unique (and original) Black top with Sunburst-finished back and neck profile, retaining the Vibramute tailpiece ... more

original 1966 Mosrite Ventures model Mark I rare BLUE

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

$3490

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1966 Mosrite Ventures model Mark I in a very rare original Blue non-metallic finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the volume pot, the switch tip, one strap button and one earlier single-line Kluson Deluxe tuning key. It's also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case which has a lot of wear, a changed handle and extra screw holes on the latch ... more

Vintage 1965 Mosrite The Ventures 12 String Candy Apple Red

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3779

Absolutely stunning - an original circa 1965 Mosrite The Ventures 12 String in original Candy Apple Red
Finish is a real breathtaker .Candy Apple Red goodness
Neck is straight and the guitar plays amazingly well with a low action and no buzz or issues
Original pickups have a signature Mosrite jangle, nice and warm with lots of presence
She sounds as great as she looks!
Completely original example perfect for the player and collector alike
Comes with original hardshell ... more

1965-66 Mosrite USA Celebrity All Origional 1 Owner Cherry Semi-Hollowbody w / HSC

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, 158**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1979

Excellent 1965-66 Mosrite USA Celebrity 1 Cherry Semi-hollowbody electric w / Origional Hardcase. Not sure of year / serial number A-0655. All origional. 1 owner. Quality is comparable to Gibsons at that time. See pics and above for details. Set up great as it plays and sounds awesome Hardware great condition. Not played too much. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. Free lower 48 shipping. see my other great items. .Email with any questions.
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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 II Guitar with Case

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Awesome Mosrite Ventures model guitar! Great Color plays and sound great few cosmetic dings but great comdition!
Shipping: $140 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must be made within 72 hours after the auction closes Other: Please check out our other auctions and thanks for looking!!... 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

Mosrite Mark V Guitar 1960s(?) B1547

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

unsightly (unless wanting aged / worn look)
NICE playing
Most Likely 1960's
MOSRITE MARK V
Parallel Pickups
Shipping in US via Priority Mail Insured with
USPS Tracking to PayPal Confirmed address
ALL terms and conditions apply to ALL fifty (50) states without exception
5000 00
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1964 Mosrite California Venture V2 Body / Neck Project

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

$2500

1964 Mosrite California Venture V2 Body / Neck Project==Obviously it??s been stripped of the original finish and unfortunately the pickups were dead==Serial number is 0404==Ships worldwide==
If you are considering a purchase, please take a minute and read our feedback !!!
We strive to achieve 5 star service !! PLEASE contact us if there are ANY problems (SEE RED BELOW)!! THANKS !!
Payment within 3 days please==We pack extremely well and ship quickly as possible!
PLEASE NOTE: Normal ... more

MOSRITE GOSPEL Guitar hollow body guitar circa 1967

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2749

This is a super rare, Gospel guitar made circa 1967 by Mosrite in California, USA. (This is the second Gospel Guitar made of this model!) It is a beautiful, symmetrical, double cutaway, fully bound, hollow body instrument. The features include a natural blond finish, a maple body, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a die cast Moseley tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, a tortoise shell pickguard and another tortoise ... more

1960??s Mosrite Ventures Mark V | Electric Guitar | Authentic Vintage Guitar

Hudsonville, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5980

Feel free to do your research, this guitar has its history!

This vintage Mosrite Ventures Mark V guitar is the perfect addition to any guitar collection. With its iconic 1960??s Ventures model design, it's sure to catch the eye of any guitar enthusiast.

Crafted in the United States and featuring a solid body, 6 string configuration, a right-handed dexterity, and its wonderful vibramate this guitar is a true masterpiece! The brand's reputation for quality is ... more

1963 MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL GUITAR - Set Neck - Side Jack - Vibramute - SN 0204

Clarksville, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$20000

Rare, Rare, Rare!

This is the actual guitar - not a copy!

Original American Made 1963 Mosrite Ventures Model

Set neck
Side Jack
Vibramute
Large Logo
Bound Body

SN 0204

This is the real thing ?? not a Japanese copy
Complete with case

100% original

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Note:
I have sold Mosrite guitars to actual members of the Ventures

Local pick up or I will box... more