1980s Mosrite Ventures Model VMG-700 Vintage Electric Guitar Black Japan w/ Case, Hangtag

Up for sale, a 1980's Mosrite Ventures Model VMG-700 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. A proverbial "missing link" in Mosrite production, this early Kurokumo iteration of the Ventures Model platform retains the Moseley vibrato style and skirted chrome knobs of the earlier Firstman models like the Avenger, yet is truer to vintage spec with correct Kluson-style tuners, kidney bean-shaped neck plate, graceful edges on the German Carve, and Ventures Model text on the headstock face.All the hallmarks of the classic Mosrite design are present on this model, with deep German Carve on the basswood body, Moseley-branded vibrato tailpiece, and a pair of overwound single coil pickups. Rich and cutting, these pickups can naturally deliver a bold surfy treble-centric sizzle, with smooth midrange and ample low end too. The guitar weighs 8lbs 5oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.The maple neck has a slender, fast-feeling D-shaped profile carve with full shoulders and an effortless feel, measuring .795" at the 1st fret and .830" at the 12th. On the bound dark rosewood fretboard, the original slender fretwire has perfectly rounded crowns and shows no wear. The guitar plays well up the 24 3/4" scale, and the fretboard is 1 5/8" wide at the zero fret just forward of the aluminum nut. The headstock features both the Mosrite name and "Ventures Model" text, with Kluson-style tuning machines that turn smoothly and hold pitch well.The simple and straightforward electronics work as intended, with a three-way pickup selector switch and Master Volume and Tone knobs. The pickups meter at 7.2k ohms in both neck and bridge positions. The matte black plastic pickup covers are embossed with the Mosrite name, and the Moseley tailpiece has the same design as its USA-made predecessor, with a smaller diameter spring than a Bigsby and a quicker actuation for subtle warbles. The vibrato works in concert with the roller saddles on the bridge, providing a smooth, stable response. The knobs are a smooth top skirted variety with clean chrome plating, while the Moseley tailpiece shows some surface pitting. Cosmetically speaking, this Black gloss finish is exceedingly clean, showing just a couple tiny marks north of the vibrato unit, and a couple faint scuffs at the bass-side waist in the clear coat of the gloss on the back. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.The original black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the original hangtag.