Up for sale, a circa 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage Mosrite hardshell case and strap. Features of this model include the notable sandcast Vibramute tailpiece of the earliest Ventures models, a small "Ventures" headstock logo and serialization stamped beyond the last fret on the bound rosewood fingerboard.

The pickups are a pair of smooth cover reissues, wound to vintage spec at a robust 12k ohms.
The sound is rich and detailed in all pickup positions, delivering sparkling cut, rich midrange growl and round, punchy wound strings. Weighing 8lbs 12oz, this Ventures Model Mosrite has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .710” 1st fret, .770” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, mini dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, zero fret + aluminum nut
-Headstock: “Mosrite of California” text, “The Ventures Model” logo
-Tuners: Kluson-style (replacement)
-Serialization: Four-digit serial stamped on last fret (dating to Summer, 1965)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Single coil x2, 12k ohms (replacement)
-Harness: Vintage CTS pots date to the 3rd week of 1971 (replacement)
-Hardware: Sandcast “Vibramute” vibrato, bridge with roller saddles, smooth knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply tortoise pickguard

The gloss Pearl White finish is extremely clean, showing just a couple tiny marks on the body as a whole. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.

A vintage Mosrite hardshell case with faux alligator exterior and brown leather endcaps is included, along with a vintage white Mosrite-branded strap.