1966 Mosrite Ventures Model Bass Ink Blue 100% Original w/ Case
$3,799.99
$3,799.99
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Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Finished in Ink Blue, this two pickup model is quite a beast tonally, and the pair of single coils are wound nice and hot for a thick, growly thump that has a full midrange presence and plenty of smooth lows end. Acoustically, this Mosrite has a clear, defined, and resonant tone, weighing 8lbs 8oz and balancing well on a strap. This Mosrite benefits from a professional setup here at Mike and strung with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium U, measuring .840 1st fret, .845 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (bound), mini dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath A and D on frets 1-8
-Scale Length: 30 1/2"
-Nut: 1 1/2", aluminum, zero fret
-Tuners: Mosrite "duck foot"
-Serialization: Stamped at 20th fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Mosrite single coil x2 (embossed covers)
-Harness: Centralab pots date to 28th week of 1966, ceramic tone cap
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Four-saddle bridge, aluminum/rosewood tailpiece, skirted M knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pale mint green pickguard
The Ink Blue nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, showing a targeted spot of buckle rash on the back adjacent to the neck plate, along with prominent finish checking on the back in particular, and various small nicks from honest use on the body as a whole.
The original black hardshell case is included. This case features working latches and handle anchors, although the stock handle is no longer present. The black leather ends are quite clean, and the plush red interior is form fitted to the body contours of the bass.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium U, measuring .840 1st fret, .845 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (bound), mini dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath A and D on frets 1-8
-Scale Length: 30 1/2"
-Nut: 1 1/2", aluminum, zero fret
-Tuners: Mosrite "duck foot"
-Serialization: Stamped at 20th fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Mosrite single coil x2 (embossed covers)
-Harness: Centralab pots date to 28th week of 1966, ceramic tone cap
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Four-saddle bridge, aluminum/rosewood tailpiece, skirted M knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pale mint green pickguard
The Ink Blue nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, showing a targeted spot of buckle rash on the back adjacent to the neck plate, along with prominent finish checking on the back in particular, and various small nicks from honest use on the body as a whole.
The original black hardshell case is included. This case features working latches and handle anchors, although the stock handle is no longer present. The black leather ends are quite clean, and the plush red interior is form fitted to the body contours of the bass.
