1969 Mosrite Ventures Model Vintage Guitar Sunburst w/ Case, Firstman Japan
$1,599.99
$1,599.99
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Up for sale, a circa 1969 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A continuation of the Ventures Model legacy, this guitar follows the stylings of the 1960s USA-made Mosrites, but was produced in Japan in the '70s as a result of an agreement between Semie Moseley and the Firstman company. It effectively captures the finer points of classic Mosrite design with a Moseley vibrato tailpiece, “Mosrite”-stamped pickup covers, smooth knobs, and German Carve on the basswood body. This is an early example, produced circa 1969, as indicated by the “FM”-prefix serial stamp.
The stock pair of single coil pickups are snappy and sparkling, wound on the hotter end of the Mosrite spectrum, delivering a bold, distinct sound in every pickup position. Metering at ~12.6k ohms, these pickups are articulate and lively, with an authoritative treble zing that’s quintessential Mosrite; the neck is fat and broad, while the bridge has a chewier, snappy quality. Weighing 8lbs 4oz, this Ventures Model 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 .820” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, mini dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, “fretless wonder”
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), aluminum, zero fret
-Tuners: Cast/sealed (D string tuner missing cover)
-Serialization: “FM” (Firstman) stamp at 22nd fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size 500K Japanese pots
-Hardware: Moseley vibrato, smooth-top knobs (replacement)
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, black switch tip, “Mosrite”-stamped pickup covers
Cosmetic wear on the gloss Sunburst finish is limited to some minor buckle worming on the back, and some small dings largely concentrated along the lower bout body edge. The matching gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included.
The stock pair of single coil pickups are snappy and sparkling, wound on the hotter end of the Mosrite spectrum, delivering a bold, distinct sound in every pickup position. Metering at ~12.6k ohms, these pickups are articulate and lively, with an authoritative treble zing that’s quintessential Mosrite; the neck is fat and broad, while the bridge has a chewier, snappy quality. Weighing 8lbs 4oz, this Ventures Model 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 .820” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, mini dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, “fretless wonder”
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), aluminum, zero fret
-Tuners: Cast/sealed (D string tuner missing cover)
-Serialization: “FM” (Firstman) stamp at 22nd fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size 500K Japanese pots
-Hardware: Moseley vibrato, smooth-top knobs (replacement)
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, black switch tip, “Mosrite”-stamped pickup covers
Cosmetic wear on the gloss Sunburst finish is limited to some minor buckle worming on the back, and some small dings largely concentrated along the lower bout body edge. The matching gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included.
