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Mosrite

The Ventures model

1963–74

Data base — a collection of serial numbers and years

A collection of serial numbers of the Mosrite The Ventures model (Mark I), similar to my Mosrite Ventures II/Mark V data base.

The “—” in the tables means that I don’t have the data, not that there is not such data.

Please note: All information here is the autor’s belief. The estimated numbers of made exemplars are a rough guess. All information is without engagement, no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.

If you have more information about serial number and model and year or have pictures of your Mosrite that you’d allow me to publish here, please tell me at max@hang10.de.

Updates


Sep 05, 2023: 6379 added
Sep 07, 2023: 7036 added
Sep 11, 2023: 0055 added
Sep 29, 2023: T195, T658 and V0543 added
Oct 15, 2023: 0234 added
Oct 19, 2023: 6647 (?) added
Oct 28, 2023: 1253 added
Oct 29, 2023: 2681 added
Dec 07, 2023: 2780 added
Dec 09, 2023: 5xxx (Sep ’65 bass) added
Dec 27, 2023: 0512 and 0600 added
Jan 01, 2024: 5200 added
Jan 08, 2024: 4765 added
Jan 14, 2024: 6993 added
Feb 06, 2024: 1211 added
Feb 08, 2024: T240 added
Feb 09, 2024: 2020 (?) added
Mar 05, 2024: 6808 added
Mar 12, 2024: 2872 added
Mar 18, 2024: 1063 added

Mosrite Ventures serial number database

The Ventures model — guitar

The first run

0001–4999, V5000–V6079

1963–1969
approx made: 6100

Mosrite Ventures guitar – types

typebodyjacknecklogotailpiecepickupstruss adjyearss/n circa
1triple boundsidesetlargeMistake plate or Guild or Mosrite Vibramutesmoothbody63-640001-0200
2unboundtopbolt onlargeMosrite Vibramutesmoothbody640200-0700
3unboundtopbolt onsmallMosrite Vibramutelogobody64-650700-2400
4unboundtopbolt onsmallMosrite Moseleylogobody65-662400-3700
5unboundtopbolt onsmallMosrite Moseleylogoheadstock66-683700-V5350
6unboundtopbolt onnoMosrite Moseleylogoheadstock68-69V5350-V6100

After prototyped by Semie Moseley for Standel it first appeared as “Joe Maphis model”, soon to become “The Ventures model”.

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 1

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?blackallegedly made for Standel, threads by Deke Dickerson and Adam Tober at mosriteforum.com. Another picture with Semie holding that or another prototype: Soest Guitar celebrating 40 years.
no s/nSunburstGene Mole’s Mosrite, no Joe Maphis or Ventures logo, aluminium tremolo with mistake plate, mute bridge (without mute), triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, hand molded pickup covers, non-angled headstock and fretboard – picture here: Holy Moly!
?SunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), aluminium tremolo with large bearings and mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel
1009SunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), aluminium tremolo with large bearings and mistake plate, mute bridge missing, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel
1011 (?)SunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), aluminium tremolo with large bearings and mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, dogear pickups, clear Guild knobs. For sale March 2017 here: 1959 Mosrite Joe Maphis for $48,500. My guess for the year would be different ;) Serial number hard to read, so I’m not sure.
1018SunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), aluminium tremolo with large bearings and mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, dogear pickups, non original M-knobs. Thanks to Bob R.
?SunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), Guild Vibramute, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel
no s/nSunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), Guild Vibramute, small mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, pickups with surround, 21 frets, pot dates 134 6317. Seems to have no serial number. For sale here in February 2016: Mosrite 1963y Joe Maphis Model “Mint Condtion”. As of February 2018 it’s for sale here: Mosrite 1963y Joe Maphis Model “Mint Condtion”, price: ¥2,480,000 (€18,664/US$23,071 then).
no s/nSunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), Guild Vibramute, no mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, pickups with surround, 22 frets, pickguard and pots missing, no serial number, fret-stringguide. Yahoo February 2024: Mosrite モズライト オールド 1961-62年頃製 Joe Maphis Model ノーシリアル. Pot dates 1346120 (mid May 1961), pickups dc resistance 10.1kΩ (front) and 10.3kΩ (rear) according to seller.
no s/nSunburstJoe Maphis model (pre-Ventures), Guild Vibramute, no mistake plate, mute bridge, triple bound body, no binding at neck heel, pickups with surround, 22 frets, pickguard and pots missing, no serial number. mosriteforum May 2018: Help about this MOSRITE Joe Maphis pre The Ventures Model ¿Prototype?.
0000redMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge, 70s style headstock logo decal ;) Pictures and discussion here: facebook Mosrite Guitar Fans – probably no real Mosrite at all…
Reverb December 2017: Mosrite The Ventures 1963 “Red” Possible prototype SN 0000, price US $7,500 (6599 EUR then).
0004redMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0005SunburstGuild Vibramute, mute bridge
0006Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 6; Guild Vibramute, mute bridge
0007SunburstGuild Vibramute, mute bridge, fret string guide
0009Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 7; Guild Vibramute, mute bridge, some pictures here at mosriteforum:
1963 Sidejack Set
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As of August 2023 for sale in Japan:
Mosrite 1963y The Ventures Model MK1 “Early Product with Single Digit Serial Number”
, weight: 3.56kg.
0014SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0023SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge, three neck screws (set neck), no Ventures logo, black headstock
0024SunburstVideo here: Pick of the Day – 1963 Mosrite Ventures Model and ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb
0025Sunburstpots 63-47, 1/4 round string guide, set neck but four neck screws through plate; some pictures here: One for the Freaks – The Mosrite Thread
0026Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 8; Mosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0028SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge, once belonged to Don Wilson who gave it away at the Japan tour; ad here: Mosrite 1963 The Ventures Model # 0028, sold for ¥ 2.970.000 (23,803 EUR/26,195 USD in March 2016).
0031SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0039SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge, picture here at facebook: 1963 Mosrite Venture Side Jack #0039, Dallas International Guitar Festival
0047SunburstNokie Edward’s – picture of a picture in a book here at moriteforum: Vintage Mosrite.
Here’s a japanes blog page about that guitar: 伝説のシリアルナンバー47 The legendary one – serial # 47 !.
Played by Nokie Edwards at The Ventures’ January ’65 Japan tour and featured on the covers of the albums “Knock Me Out!” and “Walk Don’t Run Vol. 2”.
no s/nSparkle Red (or Candy Apple Red)Don Wilson’s – here’re some pictures on facebook, here: Here’s Don Wilson’s original Mosrite that he held on the Walk Don’t Run, ’64 LP, and here: Taken at his exhibition in Tokyo in May 2013.
Played by Don Wilson at The Ventures’ January ’65 Japan tour and featured on the covers of the albums Knock Me Out! and Walk Don’t Run Vol. 2; now in the collection of T.K..
Painted (woooden?) sting guide, polished Vibramute!
0055SunburstGuild Vibramute, mute bridge – shown on an old Japanese catalogue: ☆Mosrite・モズライト★昔のカタログ☆ジャパン・黒雲・5冊セット★超貴重☆
0060SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0065SunburstMosrite Vibramute, roller bridge – thanks a lot to A.M. for showing me!
0069Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 9; Mosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0075Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws, Mosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0093Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 4, 5; triple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws.
0098Candy Apple Red (refinished) ついに購入・・・!43年前の本家本元(リフィニッシュ物ですが)!MOSRITE ’63(USA)The Ventures model<Serial#:0098>
0104Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 5 pg screws
0121 (?)Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws, Mosrite Vibramute, roller bridge. Sold May 2011 at heritageauction: Late 1963 or Early 1964 Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Electric Guitar, #N/A. Possibly replaced plate for side jack. Not sure about the serial number, but I think I can read 0121.
0127Sunburstbook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 10; triple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws, Mosrite Vibramute, roller bridge
0134Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws. Played by The “M” Ventures, pictures here at facebook: Reproduce the set of the Japan tour in January 1965, 1963 #0134, video here at youtube: THE “M” VENTURES BULLDOG.
0141red (refinished)triple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws. Played by The “M” Ventures, pictures here at facebook: Reproduce the set of the Japan tour in January 1965, video here at youtube: THE “M” VENTURES BULLDOG.
0142Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws
0148Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws
0163Sunburstno body binding, neck heel with binding – sold 2007-11-27 for 3550 USD – ad still online here: Mosrite Ventures Mark1 1963/64. Seems to have been modified in electronic layout (2 tone pots, 2 volume pots, output jack on top).
0171Sunbursttransition model, body binding but screwed neck – Ventures logo remade, triple body binding, neck heel with binding, top jack (converted? not visible on the pictures), 8 pg screws. For sale at reverb.com for €6,998.90EUR (+ €220.09 Shipping) (October 2015).
0172redtriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws
0173Sunbursttransition model, body binding but screwed neck, once owned by Don Wilson, pictures here at Instagram, for sale for 16,250 USD as of August 2018. Thanks to S.L. for his contribution.
0175Sunbursttransition model, body binding but screwed neck – thanks to J.O. for his contribution: “triple binding, sunburst head, back neck, top jack, screwed in neck, one color pick guard, transition model only 3-5 made”. Body’s neck cavity has pencil written “1963”, no date on neck’s heel.
0184Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, set neck, 3 pg screws
0185Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, pots date 63-49, side jack, 3 pg screws. Pictures and story here at fretboardjournal.com: Catch of the Day: 1963 Mosrite Ventures Mark 1 – sold at eBay for 7606 USD in March 2014. Video here at youtube: 1963 Mosrite “The Ventures” Guitar – Real Vintage Guitar 1 of only 200 made!.
0191Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws. At Yahoo, March 2021: 1963年製 MOSRITE The Ventures Model モズライト ベンチャーズ モデル シリアル0191 ハードケース付き ★工房メンテナンス済み★ 4.0kg according to the ad.
0203Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws
0223Sunbursttransition model, triple body binding, screwed neck, neck heel with binding, top jack, 8 pg screws. As of December 2019 for sale at Guitartraders: Mosrite 1964y The Ventures Model; pots 1346349, weight 3.95kg, serial number hard to read, but I think I got it right.
0226black/blacktransition model, triple body binding, screwed neck, neck heel with binding, top jack, 8 pg screws. For sale at reverb.com for USD9,400/€8,388 (July 2018): 1964 Mosrite Ventures — Rare BOUND Body (Type 1 or Type 2 ?) Smooth Pickups, Vibramute.
0234Cherrybursttransition model, triple body binding, screwed neck, neck heel with binding, top jack, 8 pg screws. For sale at Reverb October 2023: Mosrite Ventures 1964 – Redburst, price 10,500 US$.
0260 (?)Sunbursttriple body binding, neck heel with binding, side jack, 3 pg screws, pots 1346349; hyperguitars January 2023: Mosrite ’63 The Ventures Model, price: ¥1,780,000 (12,631€/13,739US$). Serial number hard to read on the pictures, might be 0200, but I read 0260; 3,87Kg.

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 2 (no body binding, top jack, bolt on neck)

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021xstrippedReverb October 2022: Early 1960’s Mosrite Ventures Style, Vibramute, Re-finished, price: 2.495 USD (2.697,72 Euro then).
Re-shaped body, completely stripped and stained or glazed, changed tuners and pickup rings, missing back plate and string guide. Serial number hard to read, I guess it’s 0210 or 0216 or 0218.
0236met. blueBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 14;
0238 (?)met. blueAugust 2023, from Japan: Mosrite 1964y The Ventures Model MK 1, price: ¥1,595,000 (11007 USD / 10039 Euro then). Not sure about the s/n, hard to see on the pictures; 3.76Kg, pot dates 1346349.
0245met. blue (ref.)eBay February 2016, from Italy: VINTAGE MOSRITE GUITAR THE VENTURES MODEL 1964 ORIGINAL, sold for 3173 USD (2800 Euro then).
0256Candy Apple RedVolume pot 49th week of 1963 (tone pot changed) – thanks a lot to RC for showing me!
Finally on Reverb, November 2022: Mosrite Ventures 1964 / Early, price: 8.800€ from Sweden – leveled fretboard and refretted meanwhile.
0258SunburstDecember 2016 ad here: ★vintage Mosrite The Ventures Model 1964年極初期, price: ¥ 980,000 (7986 EUR/8460 USD then).
0263Candy Apple RedThanks to B.K. for the info and pictures.
0269redBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 18;
0271Candy Apple RedThanks to R.O. for the info and pictures.
0273SunburstReverb December 2019: Mosrite Ventures 1964 Sunburst, price: 6,400USD (6,000EUR then).
Reverb July 2022: Mosrite Ventures 1964 Sunburst, price: 6,850USD (7,186.08EUR then).
0291brown (ref.)Body and neck only
0292SunburstYahoo May 2021: MOSRITE USA モズライト 1964年モデル ヴィンテージ シリアル番号 0292 ヴェンチャーズ
0309Candy Apple RedBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 19;
0315SunburstMarch 2016 ad here: Mosrite 1964 The Ventures Model, price: ¥ 972,000 (7785 EUR/8568 USD then).
Back for sale October 2023 on eBay: Mosrite 64 Mosrite Used Electric Guitar, BIN US $4,570.27
0321originally Sunburst, replacement body met. blue1964, 1967 body and neck, story here at mosriteforum.com: My one of a kind Mosrite….
033xSunburstDecember 2015 ad here: ◆◇Mosrite モズライト ’64年 オールド◇◆, price: 640,000 YEN (4780 EUR/5200 USD then)
0332SunburstPic and info in facebook: My Ventures model Mosrite #0332 my Grandfather gave me in 1969.
0336Sunburst
0355Sunburst
0357Sunburst
0368SunburstLarge Ventures logo, body refinished white, pickups changed to Univox, tuners to Schaller, Gibson Harmonica bridge, tailpiece, Knobs; eBay March 2018: 1964 ish Mosrite Ventures Model Electric Guitar. Low serial number 0368, starting at 800 USD.
037xSunburstLarge Ventures logo, yahoo.co.jp January 2016: Mosrite エレキギター THE VENTURESモデル 64年製, price: 548,000 YEN (4270 EUR/4630 USD then)
0396SunburstLarge Ventures logo
0402RedburstPot dates 64-31; for sale at reverb February 2018: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Model Electric Guitar Red Sunburst w/ Vibramute & ohc, price: US$6,800/€5,691
0404Sunburst (stripped)Reverb February 2023: Mosrite Ventures ??? ? – Natural, price: US$4,500,– Pots chenged, vibrato arm and spring missing, totally stripped, including headstock logos.
0405redBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 20; white silkscreen on natural headstock, large logo
0412SunburstThanks for the info to G.W.
0427SunburstThanks for the info to P.W.
0446Pearl WhiteWhite silkscreen on natural headstock
0450Candy Apple RedWhite silkscreen on natural headstock, pots 64-31
0452Ink BlueWhite silkscreen on natural headstock, Reverb February 2019: Mosrite The Ventures Model 1964 Blue, SN#0452, Early smooth pickups , VibraMute, original hard case, price: 4725 EUR/5150 USD
0479Ink BlueBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 15; white silkscreen on natural headstock, large logo
0482CherrybursteBay December 2017: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Model Electric Guitar Red Sunburst w/ Vibramute & ohc, BIN 6799.99 USD. Large Ventures logo, Centralab pot 64-31. I think I can read s/n 0482.
0491black
0495blackBody binding, body’s neck cavity has handwritten “RL”, no dates on neck’s heel.
0503blueWhite silkscreen on natural headstock
0512SunburstReverb December 2023: 1964 Mosrite The Ventures MKI, price 10.800 US$/10.220,63 €
0514SunburstBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 12, 13
0515SunburstPots 64-31, eBay January 2015: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Model Guitar Large Logo Smooth Pickups Rare, BIN 6999 USD
0519Sunburst
0548black1964, refret, refin, 1968 pus
0559Sunburst
0582cherrybursteBay September 2016: Mosrite THE VENTURES Used w/ Hard case, price: 9520 USD from Japan.
0600strippedNeck, body, neck plate, strap buttons only, Reverb December 2023: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Body & Neck Husk Natural Refin-Vintage 1960’s for Restoration, price: 1.650 US$. Headstock logo remade, large fret markers added
0604Candy Apple RedWhite silkscreen on natural headstock, thanks for the info to L.H.
waltgracevintage November 2022: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Electric Guitar – Candy Apple Red, price: 4999 USD, weight 8 lbs 1 oz, pots 64-31 according to ad. Video can be found here: Why so many Rockstars picked up Mosrite guitars /// 1964 Mosrite Ventures & 1976 Ampeg V-4.
06xxCandy Apple RedWhite silkscreen on natural headstock, ad here: Mosrite 1964 The Ventures Model “Candy Apple Red” [中古品].
0610Sunburst
0631SunburstReverb March 2020: Mosrite Ventures Model Mark I Sunburst c. 1965 w/ OHSC, neck pickup rewound, 3599 USD/3370 EUR.
0643Ink BlueBook “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 16; white silkscreen on natural headstock, small logo, smooth pickup covers
0654Sunburst
0716SunburstYahoo May 2021: ●MOSRITE モズライト The Ventures Model/ベンチャーズモデル ヴィンテージ/オールド エレキギター●

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 3 (small logo, injection molded pickup covers w/ logo)

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0658SunburstSmall ventures logo, smooth pickup covers; for sale here: Mosrite Mark I The Ventures Model 1965 Vintage, price: US$4999.99, switch, jack and pots replaced, according to seller.
0728Sunburst
0730SunburstOwner D.E: “Smooth pickup covers with cast resin rings, smooth spun knobs, small Ventures logo, screw on neck plate hiding neck bolts, pots date to 49th week 1963 and 31st week 1964. This guitar is all original purchased by my brother in 1965, with the bridge pickup having been rewound by Ed Elliott, July 08′.” Pictures here at the mosriteforum: Survey of Mosrite serial numbers ***Please read***
0747Ink BlueSmooth pickup covers, small Ventures logo, white headstock logo; ebay/hyperguitars February 2017: Mosrite THE VENTURES MODEL ’64, BIN: US $7,021.62. Weight: 3.75Kg.
In the book “Vintage Mosrite”, p. 17 it has logo pickup covers… ;)
0766SunburstSmooth pickup covers, small Ventures logo, for sale in Japan November 2016: Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model 【浜松の楽器店 SONIX】『送料無料』, price: ¥478,000 (4092 EUR/4421 USD then). eBay November 2016: Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model Electric Free Shipping, price: USD 6,049. Weight: 4.07kg.
0810Pearl White (ref.)eBay January 2022: Mosrite 1964 VM Body refinish / Fret retouching, BIN US $4,030.99 from Japan; refinished, fretjob, replaced tuners, pickups replaced with Ed Elliotts
0812SunburstPictures at facebook: This guitar will be the late 1964 model of S/N 0812
0813Sunburst
0821Sunburstno dateno dateSmall Ventures logo, pots 64-31
0832Sunburst
0833SunburstThanks to JB for showing me! Pickups changes to humbuckers.
0843black (ref.), headstock blackeBay February 2016: Early vintage mosrite ventures model vibramute electric guitar, starting at 1850 USD, 2500 BIN, sold for 1,931.55 USD.
0870red (ref)Smoot pickup covers; sold on Gbase: ~1964 Mosrite The Ventures Model Red
0888SunburstFrom the Eiji Shima collection, see Guitar Graphic Vol. 2 p. 102
0891orange burst (ref.)eBay December 2021: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Guitar, sold for 1091 USD (960 EUR then).
Sold in parts, eBay January 2022: Mosrite 1965 Orange Ventures Model Body & Neck.
0892Candy Apple Redpots 1346503, 3,59kg, hyperguitars November 2016: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model, price: ¥888,000 (7403 EUR/7842 USD then)
0906SunburstRestored and signed by Semie Moseley in 1991, neckplate with small screws
0915Sunburstno dateno dateFound in this 2009 Mosriteforum thread: Neck / body stamps?. Two digits added, so the s/n is 109151.
0936Sunburst
0944white
1006SunburstPots 1346503 (January 1965) – thanks to S.L. for pictures and info!
Not sure if the s/n is right as another guitar with 1006 appeared…
1006Candy Apple Red1965 (according to seller)Pots 1346522 (June 1965), gbase January 2023: 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Mark I Candy Apple Red, price 4,599.99US$. Bridge pickup 11.94k, neck pickup: 13.04k, all dates according to seller. Refretted with leveled fretboard, new tuners.
1023Pearl WhiteReverb January 2022: Mosrite The Ventures Mk1 1965 Pearl White, price 3.971,50 € from Australia
1026met. blue
1032met. blue
1053dark bluefacebook December 2019: THIS GUITAR HAS BEEN FOUND!.
1063SunbursteBay March 2024: Electric Guitar Mosrite of California The Ventures Model Mark 1 1964 1063 & Case, BIN US $8,303.00 fom Japan; weight: 3640 Grams (8.0 lbs) – all data according to seller.
1066Candy Apple RedTuner changed to Schaller, pots 65-17, re-fretted and the fingerboard was planed level; Reverb November 2015: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Vibramute Red.
1067SunburstNo pictures, just mentioned in Arthur’s Music Store’s reverb.com ad for B017: Mosrite The Ventures II 1965 White in January 2016. Arthur’s recieved the guitar from Mosrite July 7th, 1965…
1080SunburstNo pictures, just mentioned in Arthur’s Music Store’s reverb.com ad for B017: Mosrite The Ventures II 1965 White in January 2016. Arthur’s recieved the guitar from Mosrite July 7th, 1965…
1105stripped, has been Candy Apple RedThanks to Scott for showing me, good luck in restoring!
1116black, front refinished, neck strippedSold June 2012 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Refinished Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #1116. Description: “Body completely re-finished. Pickguard is over-sprayed. Finish shows moderate, even, weather checking. Fingerboard has some finish applied, and the frets are heavily tarnished and worn. Back of neck shows heavy wear and probable intentional sanding. Edge of neck has tight fracture around 1st and 2nd fret area. Both pickups have output but the electronics will need repair as the volume pot has to be snugged to get output. Sold in project-grade “as-is” condition. Original hard case included. Condition: Fair. “
1125Emerald Gold (ref.)Refinished and signed by Semie Moseley in 1991, neckplate with small screws, ad here at Hyper Guitars: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model, price ¥ 395,000 (2970 EUR/3265 USD in December 2015), some more pictures at their blog: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model.
1136black/blackBlack with rare black neck and headstock; thanks to C.W. for the pictures and the info.
1165white
1167red
1170Ink BlueJune 2016 ad here: 1965年モズライトMODEL MARK 1 オリジナルVIBRAMUTE TREM, price: 640,000円.
1182Pearl White (ref.)no dateno date1964, some pictures here at mosriteforum.com. Thanks to Ron for showing…
1184Candy Apple Red (?, ref.), perhaps Pearl White originallyfacebook December 2017: Mosrite Guitar Fans: 1964 or 65 Mosrite Ventures s/n 1184
1211SunbursteBay February 2024: 1964 Original Mosrite The Ventures Sunburst Guitar 5-Bolt Vibramute W/OHSC, price US $3,499.00
1231Pearl Whitehyperguitars July 2018: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model, price ¥980,000. Serial number hard to read in the pictures, maybe it is 1281.
1240Sunburst, body refinished black in 1966This is Takeshi Terry Terauchi’s main Ventures model.
1253Candy Apple RedReverb October 2023: Mosrite Ventures 1965 – Candy Red, 4.999,– USD/4.943,28 €
1258whiteno pictures, just mentioned in Arthur’s Music Store’s reverb.com ad for B017: Mosrite The Ventures II 1965 White in January 2016. Arthur’s recieved the guitar from Mosrite July 7th, 1965…
1260Candy Apple Redno dateno dateJauce january 2019: ★ Vintage Mosrite USA / 1965 初期 The Ventures Model.
1276 (?)Candy Apple Rednot sure about the serial number, for sale November 2016: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model, price: ¥698,000 (5975 EUR/6451 USD then)
1280redno pictures, just mentioned in Arthur’s Music Store’s reverb.com ad for B017: Mosrite The Ventures II 1965 White in January 2016. Arthur’s recieved the guitar from Mosrite July 7th, 1965…
1294Candy Apple Redno dateno datepictures here at facebook: Mosrite The Ventures Model 1294
1304Ink Blue
1316Candy Apple Red
1322red
1337met. bluescrews through neckplate
1344Candy Apple Red with CAR neckno dateno dateowner: purchased in Dec ’64/Jan’65, more info and pictures here at the mosriteforum: Survey of Mosrite serial numbers ***Please read***
1355blackinfo and pictures here at Lawman Guitars: 1965 Mosrite of California Ventures model guitar with original case, video here: Blues Guitar Licks – 1965 Mosrite of California Ventures Model. Pots 1964 and 1965.
1362Blueburst (yellowed to Greenburst), natural neck (ref., originally Sunburst)pots, switch, wires, strap buttons changed; eBay March 2018: original 1965 MOSRITE Mark I “The Ventures” model VIBRAMUTE Green Burst REFINISH, BIN 2190 USD
1369Pearl White
1375Sunburston the 2009 Orlando Guitar Show, picture here: Mosrites @ The `09 Orlando Guitar Show, for sale then for 3000 USD.
1382Ink Blueno dateno datechicagomusicexchange: Mosrite Ventures Model Dark Blue 1965, pickups: neck 12.23kΩ, bridge: 12.73kΩ according to ad.
1387Sunburstfrom the Takeshi Terauchi collection, ad here: Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model #1387 【著名ライター様 蔵出し品, sold for ¥1,620,000 (12,984 EUR/14,290 USD in March 2016).
1395Ink Bluesold April 2011 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Sunburst Electric Guitar, # 1395
1423Ink BlueNov 10 1965 0027
“BC” and “DOC” handwritten in pencil
Reverb June 2017: Mosrite Ventures Mark I 1965 Pacific Blue, price 4295USD/3846EUR. Pot dates 1346533. Quite late body date for the serial number…
1438Sunburstbought new in December 1965 from Hospie’s Music in Omaha, NE; info by Gary Wertz
1478Sunburstneck pu changed to humbucker
1483black/blackon eBay November 2015 together with a Fender Showman amp: 1963-64 Fender Showman Amp 1963-64 Ventures Mosrite Guitar, starting at 12000 USD ;)
1504Pearl White
1505red
1510Pearl White
1521Sunburston eBay November 2015: 1964 MOSRITE Ventures guitar w/original “Vibramute” tremolo unit !, starting at 5495 USD.
In January 2016 new pix, ad, price here: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Model for 4995 USD.
1545Candy Apple Red
1562Pearl White
1573Candy Apple Red
1577Candy Apple Red
1583black
1609Sales model (CAR/Pearl White/Ink Blue)Aug 7 1965 011Reverb June 2019: Rare 1965 Mosrite Ventures Vibramute Sales Model in 3 Custom Colors with Non-TM Pickups & OHSC, price: $15,995/€14,724. Pots 65-33. Thanks to RP for showing.
1613Pearl White
1616Candy Apple RedeBay October 2018: Mosrite 1965 Mark-1 The Ventures Model with Viramute Vintage , Regular Condition.
1626Ink Bluepictures here at facebook: Mosrite Ventures 1965
1629Pearl WhiteJul 23 1965 001Aug 7 1965 018eBay March 2023: Mosrite Original 1965 Pearl White Ventures Model Vintage, BIN US $7,652.99 from Japan.
1639Candy Apple RedJul 24 1965 011Yahoo May 2021: ●MOSRITE モズライト The Ventures Model/ベンチャーズモデル ビンテージ/オールド エレキギター●1965年
1655turquoise met. (ref ?)
17xxPearl White (ref.)Jul 11 1965 0027 and 0031Jul 10 1965 0031Spun knobs, Vibramute, halfround stringguide; earliest neck and body stamps I’ve seen so far. eBay July 2015: Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model -Pearl White / Refinish, located in Japan, BIN 4488 USD.
Two more links here: Mosrite 1965 Mark-I The Ventures Model -Pearl White (Refinish)- 【Vintage】コンディション:3+ and here: White / Refinish-Model-Pearl, The Ventures 1965 Mosrite made 1965
1736SunburstSpun knobs, Vibramute, thanks to J.O.S. for showing!
1774 (?)Candy Apple RedAug 16 1965Jul 24 1965serial number hard to read on the pictures, 1×74: Mosrite 1965y The Ventures Model Vibramute, weight 3.43kg (all dates according to seller)
1827Pearl WhiteOct 65 (?)Oct 65 (?)dates according to owner. Non original headstock logos.
1828SunburstAug 65Aug 65signed by Nokie Edwards, thanks for the info to L.H.
1835Sunburst
1861Candy Apple Red
1912black
1919met. blue
1927Sunburst
1965SunburstSep 1 1965 050 (?)006 (?)All dates according to owner.
1966SunbursteBay April 2018: Mosrite Ventures Guitar w/HC, starting at 1600 USD. Lacquer partially sanded away.
1973Sparkle Gold-RedburstSep 1 1965 039Aug 3 1965 022Reverb June 2019: Very Rare 1965 Mosrite Ventures Vibramute in Custom Color Sparkle Sunburst & Original Hardshell Case, price: $20,000/€18,410. Pots 64-31. Thanks to RP for showing.
1993Sunburst
2004Sunburst, body refinished blackno dateno dateThanks to JM for the info and the pictures! Some pictures here at facebook: Not sure if this is an authentic 1965 build.
2008Candy Apple Red
2020 (?)Pearl WhiteApr 15 or 18 (?) 1966Oct 14 1965 014yahoo February 2024: オールドビンテージ1965年製 モズライト ベンチャーズモデル 弾きやすく素晴らしい音!, price 798,000 Yen (€5.282,76); weight according to ad 4.1kg; s/n hard to read, may be higher as the neck date is very late
2031originally Ink Blue, refinished Candy Apple RedDec 15 1965 0012 (?)Nov 11 1965pictures at facebook: This guitar is an early 1965 model of S/N 2031
2043Sunburst
2054SunburstThanks to P.V. from Belgium for the info! Pictures here: Mosrite Ventures MK1 1965
2065SunburstVibramute, spun knobs, pickups without (R), BUT trussrod nut at headstock!
mosriteforum October 2019: Need help identifying Mosrite
2067Sunburst, ref. blackeBay April 2015: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Vibramute
2068met. blueNov 03 1965 0004Sep 16 1965 002
2075Sunburstowned by Jerry Finn
2086SunburstFacebook September 2022, group here: ヴィンテージ モズライト倶楽部・日本/Vintage Mosrite Club of Japan
2103 (?)SunburstSep 25 1965 016xxx xx 1965 016serial number hard to read on the pictures. Ad at hyperguitars here: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Model, price: ¥ 450,000. Body date unreadable.
2123 (?)Candy Apple RedOct 4 1965Oct 15 1965As of October 2018 for sale at Guitartraders: Mosrite 1965y The Ventures Model Mark Ⅰ “Vibramute”; serial number hard to read, 2×23
2136Sunburstsold April 2012 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial # 2136
2153Sunburstauction April 2015: American Electric Guitar, Mosrite, California, Model The Ventures, 1965, sold for 1968 USD.
2156 (?)Candy Apple Red (ref.)from B.S.’s collection, for sale here: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Candy Red Metallic for sale, price: 3600 USD including shipping. Neck and logo refinished, too, logo in white. Not quite sure about the s/n’s last digit.
2173Ink BlueReverb April 2023: Vintage 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Vibramute Ink Blue, price: 3,495 USD.
2192Candy Apple Red
2211Candy Apple Redsigned by the Ventures
2221SunbursteBay April 2016: MOSRITE 1965 VENTURES MODEL, BIN 2500 USD.
2280Candy Apple RedYahoo July 2018: 1965年製 Mosrite USA The Ventures Model 憧れのモズライト ベンチャーズ モデル 1965 Oldオリジナル キャンディ アップル レッド カラー, 798,000円.
2292SunburstOct 5 1965 018Sep 21 1965 016
2293SunburstOct 6 1965 014Sep 23 1965 017accourding to the owner wrong schaller tuners, pickguard, trem arm and switch tip – thanks a lot to J.S. for the detailled info!
?Candy Apple RedOct 14 1965 018Sep 22 1965 002
2313Ink BlueOct 14 1965 036Sep 22 1965 001
2321black (ref.)eBay October 2015, sold in parts: VINTAGE MOSRITE VENTURES 1965 EZ PROJECT
removed s/nSunburstOct 04 1965 040Oct 02 1965 003
2337Pearl White
2430redeBay October 2016: 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Vintage Guitar Strawberry Red, BIN 4250 USD.
2536Ink Blue (ref.)Oct 25 1965 003restauration thread here at OffsetGuitars:
1965 Mosrite Restoration. Finished
.
2551redeBay March 2020 Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model Strawberry Red Used, BIN 7479 USD from Japan; 4.24kg.
?Candy Apple RedOct 27 1965 014037 (number only)restauration thread here at OffsetGuitars:
1965 Mosrite Restoration. Finished
.
?silver (ref.) over Sparkle BlueFred Sonic Smith’s, facebook October 2019: Dad was in the MC5.

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 4 (Moseley vibrato)

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242xInk BlueeBay June 2016: Mosrite The Ventures 1966 Vintange original, BIN 3500 EUR from Madrid. Non original knobs, nor sure about the exact serial number, maybe 2422. Larger pix here: Mosrite / The Ventures / 1966 / Blue / Guitar For Sale (price here: 3750 EUR).
2432SunburstSold May 2011 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Electric Guitar # 2432
2442Ink Blue
2498white
2554Sunburst
2560SunburstSold February 2012 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Model Sunburst Electric Guitar, Serial # 2560
2578blue
2584Ink BlueMoseley tailpiece, smooth knobs, thanks for the info to Larry Haley.
2681Ink BlueNov 9 1965 0001Oct 13 008Moseley tailpiece, smooth knobs; Reverb October 2023: MOSRITE Mark I Ventures Model Dark Metallic Blue 1965 [SN 2681] [10/20], price: 5.081,13 US$ from Japan.
2700Pearl WhitePicture and description here at surfguitar101.com: 1965 Mosrite Ventures s/n 2700, 100% original in pearl white with tortoise guard
2750white ref.Spun knobs
2752SunburstNov 10 1965 0014Oct 28 1965 007M-knobs, pot dates 1346533, weight: 3675g, Yahoo March 2023: 中古 Mosrite 1965年製 The Ventures Model, BIN 350,000 Yen/€2.621,50 from Japan. All dates according to seller.
2760whiteM-knobs
2767whiteM-knobs
2769SunbursteBay January 2015: MOSRITE VENTURES Model Guitar VENTURES I/MARK I (Model 102) 1965. HONEST RELIC, BIN 3995 USD
2780Pearl White (ref.)Nov 09 1965 0008Oct 28 1965 020eBay December 2023: 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Mark I Electric Guitar – Pearl White Refi, BIN 7,700 USD; pot dates 6534 (late August 1965).
2786Pearl WhiteM-knobs
2795brown (stripped and stained?)M-knobs; refinished by Bill Gruggett in 2000
2801Ink BlueeBay November 2015: 1966 MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL – RARE INK BLUE – VERY FEW MADE IN THIS COLOR, sold by M.M., BIN 4999.99 USD.
2817Pearl White (ref. Pearl WhiteReshaped body; thanks to D.W. for the info.
2813black/blackAug 27 1965 047Nov 01 1965 0001Creamcitymusic: Vintage 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Model Electric Guitar Black finish, serial number according to a handwritten sticker in the neck pickup cavity; pickups: bridge: 11.62K ohms, neck – 11.81K ohms, weight 7 lbs 15.7 oz according to ad. Vibrato arm missing.
2818SunburstNov 08 1965 0015Oct 14 1965 021Pots 65-34, info and pictures here: Survey of Mosrite serial numbers ***Please read***, here it is at eBay in January 2015: ~ 1965 MOSRITE Ventures Guitar, VG+ Original Vintage Sunburst, Trade, MAKE OFFER, BIN 2459 USD
2827refinished blue with paintingThanks to Dan!
2833blackOct 28 1965 034
2xxxPearl WhiteNov 08 1965Oct 20 1965Pots Vol 134 6534 Tone 134 6533, weight 3.88Kg; as of April 2017 for sale at Guitartraders: Mosrite 1965y The Ventures Model Mark Ⅰ, serial number hard to read, could be 2868.
2872Pearl WhiteReverb 2018: VINTAGE! Mosrite Ventures Model Mark I 1965 White + OHSC, price 3.695 US$ from California. Tuners changed to Gotohs, weight 8.4 lbs
2873whiteNov 30 1965 0001Nov 16 1965 0048
2879white (ref.)Sold May 2011 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures White Electric Guitar #2879, replaced pickguard, stripped neck
2896sparkle redeBay February 2022: Mosrite The Ventures model Metallicred 1965 Used Electric Guitar, BIN US $4,174.6 (EUR 3.680,89 then). Weight: 4.02kg according to seller.
2930Pearl WhiteFred Sonic Smith’s, facebook October 2019: Dad was in the MC5.
Not completely sure about the s/n; pickups changed to humbucker (neck) and P90 (bridge).
2932Pearl WhiteNov 19 1965 0024Nov 8 1965 007 handwritten “B”Reverb 2019: Mosrite Ventures Model 1965 Pearl White, price: 4.995 US$. Pickup measurements according to seller: neck 11.57k, bridge 11.94k
2958red
2967white
2972SunburstNov 2 1965 0035eBay September 2019: 1965 Mosrite Electric Guitar, sold for 1625 USD.
2983Sunburst
3042blueNov 1965Dec 1965Thanks to TT for showing.
Pot dates: 34th week of 1965; dates according to owner, thanks to MR!
Pix here: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model
3081Ink BluePot dates 65-33, Reverb July 2016: Vintage 1965 Mosrite “The Ventures Model” guitar in rare&stunning Ink Blue Metallic finish!, price 4800 USD.
eBay April 2018: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model 60’s 65 Vintage Original Electric Guitar Blue from South Korea, BIN 3,500 USD.
3100Pearl WhiteThanks to R.P. for his correction and contribution!
3108Pearl WhitePicture here at facebook
31xx (?)blackDec 30 1965My notes say 3100, but now a white 3100 has appeared ;)
3150sparkle redThanks to R.C. for showing!
3151Candy Apple Green (?)Pictures on facebook, March 2020: Hi,this is my mosrite🔥…what do you think?.
3155Candy Apple RedThanks to R.K. for the info
317xSunburstJan 12 1966 0015Dec 2 1965 0010serial 3xxx (hard to read), eBay January 2016: VINTAGE 1966 MOSRITE THE VENTURES MODEL ELECTRIC GUITAR SUNBURST FINISH, BIN 3499 USD. Additional info: bridge pu: 11.91kOhm; neck pu: 12.79kOhm, weight: 8lbs 7.2oz, nutwidth: 1 9/16″
3198Candy Apple RedHeritage auctions October 2016: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Metallic Red Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial # 3198, Weight 8.4 lbs.
3200sparkle redJan 4 1966, pencil: 0011Nov 4 1965 0014Pots 65-34, eBay February 2018: RARE original 1966 MOSRITE The Ventures model Mark I RED SPARKLE/METAL FLAKE!!!, BIN 6190 USD.
3242SunburstDec 1 1965 0013Dec 13 1965 0025Chicagomusicexchange November 2022: Mosrite Ventures Model Sunburst 1965 , price 3,495.00 USD; pickups: neck 12.3k ohms bridge 11.6k ohms according to ad; pots 65-34.
3252whiteDec 1965Thanks to R.V. for the info and the pictures. Played in the Ramones tribute band Rumbones.
3254met. blue
3274Sunburst
3275 (?)SunburstDec 1965Dec 1965Serial 327x (hard to read), eBay January 2016: Mosrite 1965 THE VENTURES MODEL Vintage w/ Hard Case Worldwide Shipping!!!, starting at 5121 USD. Additional info: nutwidth: 39.7mm, weight: 3.65kg
3311Candy Apple RedDec 65Dec 65Short M knobs, Moseley tailpiece, thanks for the info to L.H.
3320whiteSold April 2011 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures White Solid Body Electric Guitar, #3320
3346SunburstReverb, March 2018:
Mosrite Ventures Mk1 1965 original sunburst
, price 2250 EUR
3349SunburstDec 13 1965Dec 3 1965Info from facebook – thanks to J.L. for posting those dates!
3395black/blackeBay March 2015: Chet’s old Mosrite The Ventures MK1 all black – Original – No Mods, 1965 – 0001 Rubber Stamped, 3395 stamped on Fretboard, Case
3428redAllegedly owned by Elvis Presley, given to him by one of The Ventures and gifted to J.D. Sumner in the 70s; tuneyoursound.com Mosrite, The Ventures Guitar, 1966 – Elvis Presley/J.D. Sumner.
3429met. blue
3464SunburstJan 6 1966 0012Mar 8 1966 0011eBay February 2017: Early 1966 Vintage MOSRITE Ventures Electric Guitar, Original Case, Great Player
3470SunburstSold April 2011 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model #3470
3472Sunburst
3487SunburstDec 16 1965Mar 7 1966Thanks to RV for the info!
3496met. blue (ref.)Jan 14 1966 0002painted overYahoo auctions February 2022: 66年モズライト、ジャンク出品
3503met. red (ref.)
3516Dark Teal (ref.)Sold April 2011 at heritageauction: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Dark Teal Electric Guitar, #3516. Description: “Newer tuners with no extra holes. Body has been re-finished dark teal over gold over red. Scratches and wear on the body. Great neck. Gig bag case. Condition: Good”.
3517Candy Apple Red
3556Sunburst
3564SunburstVideo here: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model – From the Workbench | Gruhn Guitars Repair Shop in Nashville, TN.
3568SunburstSold April 2011 at heritageauction: Circa 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Model Sunburst Electric Guitar # 3568
3640Candy Apple RedSerial number according to owner, picture on facebook, March 2020: I have a Candy Red 3640 from 66.
3662Sunburst
3668Candy Apple Red
3672Candy Apple RedFeb 9 1966 0028Replacement pots, ad here: Mosrite Ventures Candy Apple Red 1966, price: 4950 USD
3674Candy Apple RedFor restauration at Mosrite Booneville in 1992, story here: 1993 Mosrite Ventures Model ’65 Metallic Blue Mint Condition Full Documentation Made in the USA – but got lost and “traded” for V93062 ;)
3716Ink BlueReverb March 2015: Mosrite Ventures 1965 Blue Metallic, price: 2500 EUR from Rome.
3738SunbursteBay December 2015: 1966 Mosrite Ventures guitar, BIN 4000 USD.
3740black
3798Ink BlueThanks a lot to D.N. for showing me!
3817SunburstJan 11 1966May 22 1966Guitarpoint: 1966 Mosrite Ventures MK-I – Sunburst, price 4.500€, weight: 3,56kg, pickups: bridge 10.53KΩ, neck 10.72kΩ; all numbers according to seller.
3850SunburstJun 1966 (?)Oct 1965 (?)thanks to Tom for his contribution. All dates told by owner, I’ve never seen a picture.
3896black/blackOct 2x 1965Dec 14 1965Rare all black finished, for sale at Ishibashi Music December 2021: USED Guitar Mosrite 1965 The Ventures Model Black [04], weight 3.625kg, price US$3,538.80. All numbers according to seller.
4003blackoutlier with trussrod adjustment at neck’s heel. For sale October 2015 here: 1966 Mosrite The Ventures modèle MK I.
4074SunburstFeb 22 1966outlier with trussrod adjustment at neck’s heel. Reverb June 2016: Mosrite Ventures- February 1966 Sunburst-Bill Gruggett, 4495 USD.
4143whiteoutlier with trussrod adjustment at neck’s heel.
V5207factory refinished metallic blue in 1994Jan 7 1966 002x “Dan”no date but serial number blind stampedThis guitar was factory refurbished around 1994 to a “’64 Reissue” with added body binding and side jack. Outlier
V5340L SPwhiteLefty, removed headstock logos, changed pickups and pickguard, pictures here: I have a Mosrite guitar, SN V5340L 8P which I’m interested in restoring. Outlier, guess Mosrite had a 1965/66 lefty neck leftover ;)
no s/nInk BlueFeb xx 1966sold October 2015 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Blue Metallic Solid Body Electric Guitar.

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 5 (trussrod adjustment nut at headstock)

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3670redReverb April 2020: Pre-Owned 1967 Mosrite Ventures – Express Shipping, price US$ 3,900.
Serial number according to seller, date in ad is wrong, it’s a 1966. Large, early trussrod cover!
3768bluepictures and story at facebook: My main battle axe for over the past fifty years.
Reverb January 2019: Mosrite Ventures Electric Guitar – ( Jimi Hendrix auditioned ), price US$ 6,900.
3778redMay 27 1966 0029Dec 15 1965 0040 “Dee”ad here at musicstorelive.com: 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Model MKI, Red, price: $3,699.00.
3911blacktortoise red pickguard; eBay November 2015: 1965 USA MOSRITE “The Ventures” ELECTRIC GUITAR W/ OHSC, S/N 3911, starting at 2495 USD.
3916Ink Bluenot sure about s/n, hard to read, for sale November 2016: Mosrite 1966 The Ventures Model MARK I / Ink Blue, price: ¥307,800 (2635 EUR/2845 USD then).
3935Sunburst
3937SunburstFacebook May 2021: Time to let grandpa’s guitar go, price: US$3800 or best offer
4024Sunburstfor sale March 2016, ad here: Mosrite 【中古】 V.1966 VENTURESMODEL 【横浜店】, price: ¥298,000.
4051blueAs of February 2003 pus changed to humbuckers, G, B and e string through the body and second output jack added.
4088Sunburst
4134Sunburst
4164Sunburst
4185stripped and dyedheavily modified/re-shaped, pictures here at facebook.
4209Candy Apple Redsold December 2011 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Candy Apple Red Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial # 4209
4260SunburstThanks to H.N. for his contribution.
4291red or CARno number (anymore?)eBay April 2023: MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL, BIN US $3,470.00 from Japan. Japanese pickups and switch, changed tuners, changed bridge studs, perhaps refinished.
4292met. blue
4308redno date but “Joe Maphis” and “4308” written in pencilApr 19 1966 0009 (or 0003)1966, eBay December 2017, ad here: Vintage 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model guitar, BIN US $1,700.00. Extra inlays added to the neck, missing tremolo bar.
4335Ink Blue1966, eBay January 2020, ad here: MOSRITE VENTURES GUITAR FROM THE 1960’s real thing!
, BIN USD 2,999.99.
4361Candy Apple Red1966, eBay August 2016, ad here: VENTURES Guitar MOSRITE 1968 model California in EXCELLENT CONDITION, starting at USD 3,500.00. Large trussrod cover. Date in ad is wrong ;)
4380Pearl Whitefor sale June 2016, ad here: ★vintage Mosrite The Ventures Model 1966年 Pearl White, price: ¥398,000.
4406SunbursteBay February 2019: Mosrite Ventures Model Electric Guitar Vintage Mosrite From Japan Used, price: 2740USD
4420CAR/CARneck only stripped, Reverb June 2022:Mosrite 1966 The Ventures Model Mark I Matching Head Metallic Red (06/05), price 3.019,56 $ from Japan.
4448Pearl White“Vintage Mosrite” book page 40/41, eBay March 2023: Valuable collection Mosrite USA The Ventures Model 1966 Valuable main body publi, BIN 7,742.99 USD from Japan.
4462Pearl Whitepictures at facebook: This guitar is the 1966 model of S/N 4462
44?7Pearl Whiteno dateJul 5 1966 0025eBay March 2023: Mosrite Mark 1 1966 Ventures Moseley Vibrato vintage Mosrite Ventures model used, BIN US$3,070.99 from Japan. Weight: 3.74kg, s/n quite faint from fret job, pots changed.
4519bluesold May 2011 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Blue Electric Guitar, #4519. I think I read 4512…
4527Sparkle Candy Apple Red (original!)no dateunreadableebay November 2016: VINTAGE MOSRITE MARK VI 1966 ELECTRICAL BANNANA EZ PROJECT MADE IN CALIFORNIA US, body, neck, Schaller tuners only, sold for 616 USD. Parts are sold, too, pots 1346629. De-finished back to its original color by Phil.
4539purple met (ref)
4571SunburstReverb April 2023: Mosrite The Ventures 1965/1966 – Sunburst, price 3.500€ (3.983,21 US$ then) from Italy
4572Sunburstsold December 2011 at heritageauction: 1960’s Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #4572. Description: “Project-grade with two broken tuners, a missing nut, missing trussrod cover and binding separation. Neck heel area shows some damage and stress to the body. Shows no output and has frozen pots. Sold in “as-is” condition. Hard case included. Condition: Fair.”
4577Ink BlueSigned by Leon Taylor, Bob Spalding, Don Wilson, and Nokie Edwards, eBay September 2016: 1966 Mosrite – Signed by The Ventures, starting at 4250 USD.
4568Sunburstyahoo April 2018: 中古 希少 激レア Mosrite Ventures Model 66年製 ヴィンテージ エレキ ギター ケース付 Y2515575
4615Sunburstreverb June 2016: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model MK 1 Sunburst vintage with original case, 2999 USD.
eBay August 2019: Mosrite 1966 Vintage Sun Burst Ventures Model Guitar Surfs Up!, sold for 1750 USD USD.
4617Sunburstsigned by the Ventures
4628body missingno bodyin parts, headstock has M carving cut off, no logos anymore (as of August 2002)
4630Sunbursthas serial number stamped in body (covered by pickguard)
4631SunburstPurchased October 28, 1966 for $398 plus tax equaling $417.90
Thanks to T.P. for the pictures and info :)
4634SunburstAuction October 2012: American Electric Guitar, Mosrite of California, “Ventures Model,” 1965, sold for 2280 USD.
4635SunburstHeritage Auctions May 2018: Circa 1966 Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial # 4635
4636Sunburst
4638Sunburst
4674Candy Apple RedThanks to J.G. for his contribution!
4759Sunburst
4765SunburstYahoo January 2024: 66年製 モズライト USA製 ベンチャーズ モデル. s/n according to seller.
4801Sunburstbody binding added
4825Sunburstsold April 2011 at heritageauction: 1960s Mosrite Ventures Model Sunburst Electric Guitar, # 4825
4826Sunburstno dateno dateFound in this 2009 Mosriteforum thread: Neck / body stamps?.
4837Pearl White (probably), ref. Pearl WhiteLarge trussrod cover; thank to S.B. for showing me :)
4839Ink BlueeBay December 2015: Mosrite Ventures – Ink Blue “All Original” 1966, BIN 4250 USD. Serial number may be 4839, a little hard to read.
4865met. blue
4867Sunburst
4914SunbursteBay November 2015: Vintage 1966 Mosrite Ventures Sunburst W/ Case , BIN 3795 USD.
4922body missingno dateno bodyneck only, no logos anymore
4978SunburstThanks to P.G. for his contribution.
498x (?)Sunburst
V5029Ink Blueoriginally sold in Michigan March 21, 1967
V5050Candy Apple Redfor sale June 2016, ad here: 【ビンテージ】 モズライト Mosrite Ventures Model 1966年製, price: ¥260,000.
V5054Ink BlueThanks to Brian for his contribution.
V5127Sunburst
V5135SunbursteBay February 2019: Mosrite Ventures Model 1967 1968 Used
, price 2513 USD.
V5138Ink BluePots 1346647 (November 1966), auctioned here: Vintage original 1966 Mosrite The Ventures electric guitar in hard case, price 3600 USD.
V5170red
V5175Candy Apple Red
V5179redVideo on youtube here: SIGNED BY THE RAMONES!! Vintage Mosrite Ventures Guitar Review
V5190Candy Apple Redno dateno date but serial number blind stamped plus “HELEN” ink red inkReverb February 2019: Mosrite Ventures 1966 Candy Apple Red, starting at 3595 USD/3270 EUR. Serial number a little hard to read on the pix but I guess I did it right.
V5199redeBay October 2015: 1966 MOSRITE THE VENTURES, starting at 3100 USD
V5211Ink BlueeBay June 2016: original 1966 Mosrite THE VENTURES model rare INK BLUE!!! one dead pickup, sold for 1940 USD. Pot dates 66-47, short M-knobs.
V5217Ink Blue, refinished redApr 28 1966 0012eBay April 2018: 1960’s MOSRITE VENTURES GUITAR pacific blue, BIN 2400 USD. Looks like it’s refretted, including a re-stamped serial number after the 19th fret.
As of June 2018 it’s refinished red: MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL GUITAR made april 1966, BIN 2200 USD.
V5262redeBay: 1966 MOSRITE VENTURES MODEL GUITAR – VERY RARE ORIGINAL RED FINISH, for sale by M.M., BIN 4999.99 USD
V5315blue
V5317pink
V5341Candy Apple Redsold May 2017 at Guitar Center: Vintage Mosrite 1967 Ventures Model Solid Body Electric Guitar
no s/nCandy Apple Redsold February 2011 at heritageauction: Mid 1960s Mosrite The Ventures Model Candy Apple Red Solid Body Electric Guitar, No Serial Number

Mosrite Ventures guitar – type 6 (no Ventures logo at headstock)

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V5322SunbursteBay February 2015: VINTAGE 1967 MOSRITE VENTURES MK1 GUITAR MOSELEY ERA ALL ORIGINAL CLEAN w/CASE , starting at 1999.95 USD; no Ventures logo but sticker, non original string guide
V5330Sunburstno dateno datepot dates 6647 (November 1966), all original in near mint condition with OHSC – thanks to Massimo for the info!
V5347Sunburst (body refinished black)tuners replaced by Grovers, 4 neck screws through plate, pickups: neck 10.62kΩ, bridge 9.87kΩ, no Ventures logo, 4.01kg, s/n in add is wrong (V6347); eBay February 2020: Mosrite Ventures Model Black Refin 1960s, BIN 1995 USD or Reverb February 2020: Mosrite Ventures Model Black Refin 1960s, price 1878 EUR.
V5354marooneBay August 2016: Mosrite made 1967 The Ventures Model, no Ventures logo, 3.92 kg, BIN 4275 USD, from Japan.
V5405maroonNov 1965 (?)Oct 13 1966 (?)pots date: 66-47, all dates according to Fretted Americana’s ad: The Ventures Mark 1 Guitars , no Ventures logo
V5837 and V5418SunburstReverb July 2023: Mosrite Ventures 1968 – Sunburst, price 3,499.99USD, refretted
V5439purple
V5454dark blueno datex x 1966 (?)pots date: 67-08, reverb June 2023: 1968 Mosrite Mark I (post “The Ventures”) – Dark Blue, price: 3,800 USD.
There is a date stamp but unfortunately it’s cut off on the pictures. The description tells it’s a 1968 date, but I’m sure it’s a 1966.
V5456Sunburst
V5499SunbursteBay February 2016: Vintage Mosrite 1967 Mark I Guitar Sunburst The Ventures with Case Original, BIN 2599 USD. Refretted in 2006.
V5509California Grapehas Ventures logo (I only have a very small picture – may be a decal)
V5510Candy Apple Redthanks to D.L. for the info.
The serial number may be a duplicate or S.H.’s misread it.
V5510Sunburstthanks to S.H. for the info.
The serial number may be a duplicate or S.H.’s misread it.
V5515Candy Apple Redthanks to S.H. for the info.
V5536refinished metallic blueRefretted, weight 3.55kg; Reverb February 2020: Mosrite Ventures Moseley – 1966 – Blue Metallic, price 1878 EUR.
V5583Sunburst
V5642Sunburst
V5658Candy Apple Red
V5738Candy Apple Red or Ink Blue (partially stripped)3 neck screws without neck plate
V5793SunburstKluson tuners, 4 neck screws without neck plate, s/n hard to read on the pix, may be V5795. eBay June 2016: 1968-1969 Mosrite THE VENTURES MODEL Sunburst [VINTAGE].
V5837 and V5418SunburstReverb July 2023: Mosrite Ventures 1968 – Sunburst, price 3,499.99USD, refretted
V5877refinished metallic green (Sunburst)neck and body only, eBay March 2020: Mosrite 1967 Metallic Green Mark I Body & Neck, BIN 799.99USD.
V5901 + H1240SunburstJapanese tuners (original), 4 neck screws without neck plate
V6079SunburstKluson tuners, 3 neck screws without neck plate

The Ventures model — guitar

The early 70s: V-I

V0003–V0926

1971–1974
approx made: 1000

I’m not sure about the years here and how to date those guitars exactly, as there are no visible changes in production and no dates. Best way might be the pots dates.

Mosrite V-I guitar 1971–74

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V0003SunburstSunburst headstock, Japanese tuners, 4 screws through plate, pots: 71-06, pix and info here in this 2007 thread: 1971 Mosrite Mk I (post-Ventures deal)
V0005SunburstSunburst headstock, Japanese tuners, 4 screws through plate, pix here: Mosrite 70? – thanks to KS for showing me.
V0031SunburstSunburst headstock, Japanese tuners, 4 screws through plate. Sold in parts August 2016, eBay ad here: Mosrite 1971 Sunburst Mark I Body & Neck, body, neck, pickguard: 789.99 USD.
V0032SunburstSunburst headstock, Japanese tuners, 4 screws through plate; Reverb December 2021: 1971 Mosrite Mark-1 Ventures Model, 2050 USD.
V0044CherryburstRedburst headstock, Japanese tuners replaced with Schallers, half Moseley vibrato, pots dated 19th week of 1971 – thanks to TM for the info and the pictures!
V0109Sunburstnatural headstock, Japanese tuners, Craigslist July 2016 ad here: 1971 Mosrite Ventures V serial # – $2250 (East Valley), non original switch tip, price 2250 USD.
V0122blackblack headstock, Japanese tuners
V0135SunburstSunburst headstock, Japanese tuners, 4 screws through plate. Thanks to CG for info and pictures.
V0183Cherryburstnatural headstock, Japanese tuners; since 1999: Gotho tuners, Gibson style tailpiece and bridge, no Mosrite pus in original pu covers. Pots date: 72-28
V0187blacknatural headstock, Japanese tuners, pots date 1972, sold here: Ultra Clean 1972 Mosrite Post Ventures Mark Custom Color! SOLD!. Thanks to forum member Haydden for showing!
V0236Sunburstnatural headstock, Japanese tuners
V0254Sunburstsunburst neck, Kluson tuners. Yahoo March 2023: mosrite◆古い モズライト◆1960年代?1970年代?◆ベンチャーズ◆USA◆SEMIE MOSELEY◆ギター◆本体◆サンバースト, starting at 270,000 Yen (€1.971,00)
V0264Sunburstblack headstock, Japanese tuners
V0270CherryburstRedburst headstock, Japanese tuners, Christie’s October 2008: Lot 76 MOSRITE, sold for USD 1,625.
V0295SunburstCraigslist March 2019: 1974 Mark V, price: 2100 USD. 1974, according to the owner. Thanks to J.R. for the info!
V0389Sunburstnatural headstock, bridge changed, found in trash, mosriteforum October 2020: Found free guitar in trash, Need help appraising it.
V0395SunburstSunburst headstock, tuners changed, eBay January 2015: Original 1970 Mosrite Mark I, BIN was 1990 EUR (2245 USD then), sold for less
V0398Sunburstnatural headstock, Japanese tuners
V0487SunburstSunburst headstock, Kluson tuners, body+neck at eBay January 2018: Mosrite 1974 Sunburst Mark Ventures Body & Neck, BIN 900 USD/724 EUR
V0510blacknatural headstock, Kluson tuners
V0522blacknatural headstock, Kluson tuners, Reverb ad here: Early ’70s Mosrite Moseley – Black, price £2,495.
V0543Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners, eBay September 2023: Vintage! 1972 Mosrite Mark I Semie Moseley Electric Guitar Sunburst + OHSC, BIN US $2,495.00
V0546Cherryburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
V0547Ink Blueex Man… or Astro-Man, pictures and story here on facebook: It’s a 70’s model I restored after buying it from the lead guitarist of Man or Astroman? aka Starcrunch.
V0566Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners, eBay September 2015: MOSRITE Ventures of California 1973. Beautiful Sunburst., BIN USD 3995.-
V0568Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
V0599no bodyneck only, has had Kluson tuners
V0613Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
V0632Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
V0633Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners – eBay June 2016: Mosrite early 70’s post Ventures, starting at 1650 USD, BIN 2200 USD.
V0648blacknear mint condition, pots 1377037 (CTS, 37th week of 1970)
V0705black (refinished)Thanks to PC for showing me :)
V0708no bodyneck only, has had Kluson tuners, natural headstock, eBay February 2016: VINTAGE ORIGINAL MOSRITE SEMIE MOSELEY VENTURES MARK I ELECTRIC GUITAR NECK.
V0731blackeBay October 2019: Mosrite The Ventures Mark I 1971 USA Black All Original Guitar w/ Original Case, starting at 2939 USD
V0926Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners. eBay January 2015: 1980s Mosrite of California Electric Guitar + Hard CASE Rare Sunburst, BIN GBP 1,299.00

The Ventures model—Guitar

The early 70s: V-II

2V0014–2V0111

1971–1974
approx made: 120 or more

The V-IIs have humbuckers with individual tone and volume pots and two bypass (?) buttons.

Mosrite V-II guitar 1971–74

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2V003SunburstKluson tuners, thanks to F.V. for info and pictures!
2V0014SunburstKluson tuners
2V0029SunburstKluson tuners, eBay November 2015: MOSRITE VENTURES “NO LOGO” V-Series 1973 Double bypass switches. Beautiful Semie, BIN 4495 USD.
2V0042Redburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
2V0069SunburstReverb February 2023: original 1973 Mosrite V-II Sunburst, price: 3,595 USD/3.511,12 €. Pot date seems to be 7311 (March 1973)
2V0079black, neck blackCraigslist March 2019: 1973 Mosrite Mark VII Guitar /w OHSC – $3500, price: 3600 USD. 1973, according to the owner. Thanks to J.R. for the info!
2V0101RedburstRedburst headstock, Kluson tuners
2V0101RedburstRedburst headstock, Kluson tuners
2V0110Sunburstnatural headstock, Kluson tuners
2V0111SunburstKluson tuners, eBay November 2015: Rare 1972-3 Mosrite Mark VII Electric Guitar, BIN 3250 USD.

The Ventures model — 12-string

T001–T738 (with exceptions)

1965–1969
approx made: 750 or more

The Moseley vibrato seems to have been an option from around late 1966 or early 1967 on. The Ventures logo seems to have appeared early 1966 and disappeared analogue to the other Ventures models.

Mosrite Ventures 12-String

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0033Candy Apple RedMoseley1964 (according to Semie’s autograph), signed by Semie Moseley in 1988 – Moseley tremolo, so it may be from 1965?
90006Pearl WhiteVibramute
no logo
T051Candy Apple RedMoseley
no logo
eBay July 2016: Vintage Mosrite Of CA.12 String Electric Guitar–Red Solid Body W/Vibrato + Case, starting at 5500 USD
T073SunburstDec 20 1965 0014Dec 14 1965 0001Moseley
no logo
eBay January 2015: MOSRITE MARK XII (12 String). 1965 (Made in December 1965) SN: T073. SUNBURST., BIN 2995 USD
T094redMoseley
no logo
T104SunburstMoseley
no logo
T108Candy Apple RedJan 28 1966Oct 5 1965no logoThanks to C.R. for the info!
T131Ink BlueMoseley
Ventures
T133whiteFeb 18 1966
0005
Nov 19 1965 0011Moseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at heel, Reverb 2018: Mosrite Ventures XII 1966 Aged White (Cream) 12 String Vintage, price 2.999 USD; not sure about the s/n, last digit might be an 8. Pot dates 1346605 (February 1966).
T135met. blueMoseley
Ventures
T169Sunburst neck, black bodyno date
020
Feb 16 1966 0001 “Carrillo”Moseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at neck’s heel, pots: 1346605 (February 1966).
T195Candy Apple RedMoseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at neck’s heel, eBay September 2023: Vintage! 1966 Mosrite Mark VII 12-String Electric Guitar Burgundy Red + OHSC, BIN US $2,495.00
T199SunburstMoseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at neck’s heel, eBay February 2023: MOSRITE 67-67’S 12 STRINGS Electric Guitar, price US $4,493.10 from Japan
T201SunburstMoseley
no logo
Trussrod nut at headstock, Reverb 2022: Mosrite Ventures 12-String 1966 Sunburst w/ OHSC, price 3.500 USD
T231blackVenturesTrussrod nut at heel, body+neck only, eBay May 2018: Mosrite 1966 Black Mark XII Ventures 12 String Body & Neck, BIN 1100 USD
T240SunburstMoseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at heel, Facebook January 2024: Mosrite Ventures 12 string solid body, price 3500 USD
T250Candy Apple RedApr 8 1966 0017Nov 2 1965 0043 “Carrillo”Moseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at headstock – thanks to S.F. for the pictures and the info!
T252Candy Apple RedMoseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at headstock, eBay October 2021: Vintage 1960s Mosrite “The Ventures” model 12 string guitar, sold for 2199 USD
T266SunburstApr 8 1966April 12 1966Moseley
Ventures
Trussrod nut at headstock, guitarpoint December 2022: 1966 Mosrite Ventures MK XII – Sunburst, Reverb February 2023: Mosrite Ventures MK XII – Sunburst 1966, price: 4500€ from Germany; 4.12kg
T276SunburstApr 8 1966 0011neck onlyVenturesNeck only, trussrod nut at headstock
T310SunburstMoseley
Ventures
T318SunburstApr 26 1966 0016May 2 1966 001
“Carrillo”
Moseley
Ventures
Pots 66-2x
T383SunburstMoseley
Ventures
Ventures logo
T405Pearl WhiteJun 2 1966 0013Nov 30 1965 0006Moseley
Ventures
Reverb February 2020: Vintage 1966 Mosrite Ventures 12 String Electric Guitar Mark XII Near Mint Pearl White with HSC, price 5999USD/5648EUR.
T414whiteMoseley
Ventures
T479?Jul 20 1966 0004neck onlyno logoNeck only
T511met. blueMoseley
no logo
Reverb 2020: Mosrite 12 string venture model the blue Phoenix 60s Blue, BIN 3999 USD.
T541met. blueMoseley
no logo
Pots 34th week of 1966, eBay June 2015: 1966 Mosrite Ventures XII 12 String Vintage Blue All Original, BIN 3995 USD, many great pictures.
T548met. blueMoseley
no logo
3.8kg, ad July 2017 here: ☆1967y・Vintage Full Ori Mosrite12String Custom Colour☆, 260,000円
T568Sunburststoptail
no logo
GBase March 2023: 1966 Mosrite Ventures XII 12 String Sunburst, price 2999USD. Serial number a little hard to read, but I think I got it right.
T581Sunburststoptail
no logo
Reverb November 2019: Video Demo 1966 Mosrite Mark XII 12 String Sunburst Pro Setup Original Hard Shell Case, price 2999USD/2824EUR.
T586Sunburststoptail
no logo
As of April 2017 for sale at Guitartraders: Mosrite 1966y Mark ⅩⅡ
T611SunburstJul 6 1966stoptail
no logo
Yahoo May 2021: 1966年製 Mosrite USA Mark 貴重なモズライトUSA 12ゲンギター. Pot Date: 1346629 (Tone) – dates according to seller.
T614Sunburst (partially refinished)stoptail
no logo
eBay August 2023: Mosrite Late SIXTIES Model XII 12 STRING SUNBURST ELECTRIC GUITAR SERIAL # T614, starting at US $1,967.68
T620Sunburststoptail
no logo
T658Sunburststoptail
no logo
eBay September 2023: Vintage! 1966 Mosrite Mark XII Double-Cut 12-String Guitar Sunburst + OHSC, BIN US $2,495.00
T659Sunburststoptail
no logo
Reverb November 2022: Mosrite Mark XII 1966 Sunburst, 2500€ from Italy.
T683Sunburststoptail
no logo
T688Sunburststoptail
no logo
Reverb February 2020: Mosrite Ventures XII 1966 Sunburst 12-string electric guitar, price 2250 USD.
T696SunburstMoseley
no logo
Ad here: Mosrite <モズライト>
1960s Mark XII
.
?Candy Apple RedJul 21 1966 00x
“Shu– 9/27/67”
stoptail
no logo
no Ventures logo, stoptail
T738Pearl White (ref.)Sep 24 1966 (stamp?)stoptail
no logo
Left handed, three neck screws without neckplate, “dated September 24, 1966 which is displayed in the neck pocket, along with the name, address, and phone number of a prior owner.” Ad at GBase: 1966 Mosrite LEFTY Ventures Mark XII or here at leftyvintageguitars: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Mark XII, Super Rare!.
T762strippedMoseley
Reverb 2018: Vintage Mosrite Ventures 12 string Stripped, price: 899USD. Missing vibrato arm, totally stripped including headstock logos.
?SunburstMoseley
Gospel logo
Reverb December 2022: 1960’s Mosrite Gospel Guitar, price 2.895 USD. Unfortunateley I can’t read the s/n.

The Ventures model — bass

The first run

5002–8×36 (?)

1963–1969
approx made: 3100

Mosrite Ventures bass – types

typebodyjacknecklogotunerspickupstruss adjyearss/n circa
1triple boundsidesetlargeKluson(1) smoothbody63-645000-5045
2unboundtopscrewedlargeKluson(1) smoothbody645045-5180
3unboundtopscrewedsmallKluson(1) smooth or logobody64-665180-6200
4unboundtopscrewedsmallMosrite “duckfeet”(2) logobody666080-6400
5unboundtopscrewedsmallMosrite “duckfeet”(2) logoheadstock66-686400-7000
6unboundtopscrewednoMosrite “duckfeet”(2) logoheadstock68-697000-8100

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 1 (triple bound body, side jack, set neck)

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5002Sunburstside jack, plastic poti knobs, 4 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo
5004Sunburstside jack, metal poti knobs, 3 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo; pictures at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’63〜’64 Style The Ventures Bass
5012California Blueside jack, metal poti knobs, 3 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo
5023Sunburstside jack, metal poti knobs, 3 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo, pot-date 47th week of 1963, pictures here at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’63 The Ventures Bass, some more here at their blog: Mosrite ’63 The Ventures Bass
5025Sunburstside jack, metal poti knobs, 3 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo
5041Sunburstside jack, metal poti knobs, 3 pg screws, triple body binding, binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo, pot dates 49th week of 1963; factory refurbished (according to seller) to double pickup (logo covers) and duckfoot tuners. For sale April 2017 here: 1963 Mosrite Ventures Model Bass Early Double Pickup Bound Side Jack Fixed Neck Ventures Model, price: 3799 USD.
Again for sale in 2019: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1963 Sunburst, price: 7495 USD, dropped to 5995 USD.

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 2 (unbound body, top jack, screwed neck)

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5052Sunbursttop jack, metal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, no body binding, no binding at neck heel, large Ventures logo
5056Sunburstmetal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, small Ventures logo; Reverb 2021: Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1964, price: 5000 US$
5068Pearl Whitemetal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, no or removed Ventures logo
5069Sunburst1964, metal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, three potis, 1963 according to Fillmore’s 1993 calendar, large Ventures logo
?Sunburst, later refinished whiteJohn Entwistles bass, used with The Who in 1965/66. It seems as it was equipped with a large pickguard, housing two pickups (looking like gretsh toasters), in late 1965/early 1966. Later in 1966 the body was refinished white with a large black sharkfin pickguard, again with two pickups. Pictures here: John Entwistle’s Gear: 1960–1966, the bass in white here in this video: The Who – The Kids Are Alright.

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 3 (small Ventures logo, smooth or logo pickup cover)

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0001goldearly 1965, pots 65-02 (according to owner), custom made; some info and pictures here at the mosriteforum: Gold Mosrite Prototype Bass, 1965, here again (bottom of page 6): MOSRITE BASS – SOME SUPERFICIAL OBSERVATIONS
5077blackmetal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, small Ventures logo
5081Pearl White, neck Pearl Whitemetal poti knobs, 8 pg screws, small Ventures logo; Reverb 2021: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1964 White, price: 5000 US$
Serial number a little hard to read, but that’s my best guess ;)
5166Candy Apple Red/Candy Apple Redno dateno dateCandy Apple Red headstock and neck, small logo, thanks to MK for the info.
5173Candy Apple Red2PU, Candy Apple Red headstock and neck with 70s Mosrite font – my guess: made from parts and refinished, 64 or 65 neck, 66 body
5185Candy Apple Red/Candy Apple RedCandy Apple Red headstock and neck, pots 65-03; pictures at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Bass
5200SunburstYahoo January 2024: 【ジャンク】Mosrite THE VENTURES model ベース 型番不明 モズライト クラック多数 1円~.
5202white, stripped, refinishedno dateno datestory here at mosriteforum: ’64 Ventures Bass #5202 “Much Better Than Expected” Project Complete.
5206Ink Blue/Ink Blueno dateno date1965, Dave’s World of Fun Stuff video here: Mosrite Ventures Bass Guitar.
5208red/redReverb November 2022: Vintage 1965 Mosrite of California “The Ventures” 4 String Bass w Brazilian Rosewood FB & OHSC – Made in the USA, 5,875 USD.
5220SunbursteBay January 2019: 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Bass Guitar, sold for 1,250USD, thanks to P.W. for the info. Pots 65-03.
5263Candy Apple RedAd here, December 2022: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Bass original Finish, price 2,799USD
5267Candy Apple RedeBay August 2021: 1964 Mosrite Ventures Bass, BIN 3,000USD
5278Cherryburst1965
5294black1965, no headstock logos
5300Ink Blueno dateno date1965, pots 65-2x, ad at oliviasvintageguitars April 2018: 1965 Mosrite THE VENTURES Bass INK BLUE. Price: 2195 USD.
5309Candy Apple RedeBay February 2021: Mosrite The Ventuers Bass Model Red 5309. Price: US $6,594.25.
53xxSunburst
5317black
5320black (ref.)1965. Reverb December 2016 ~1964 Mosrite Ventures Bass Mark I. Black neck and headstock. Price: 1400 USD.
I guess it was Sunburst originally, Ventures logo painted over. Not sure about the serial number, I guess I can read 5350.
5321Candy Apple Red
5353Candy Apple RedFor sale January 2023: ★USA Vintage Mosrite Bass 65Type CAR #5353, price 680,000円
5370met. blue (ref.)added bridge pu
5371Sunburst
5400Pearl WhiteJul 14 1965 039Jul 24 1965 013Auctioned October 2018 here: : トラ目ネック MOSRITE ビンテージ1965 パールホワイト ベンチャーズ Bass.
54×1redFor sale December 2014, again on eBay June 2016: Mosrite Mark-I Bass ’65 Strawberry Red. I guess the s/n is 5421.
54×4Candy Apple Redauctioned October 2018 here: モズライト・ベースギター・キャンディーレッド1965年 オールドモデル.
5412white
5428Ink Blue (yellowed)hyperguitars July 2018: Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Bass, price ¥180,000. Bridge cover missing, one pot changed, 3,83kg.
5433Sunburst
5437redeBay July 2018 Original 1965 Mosrite THE VENTURES Bass, starting at 1200 USD.
5457Sunburstsigned by Nokie Edwards, auctioned January 2023: ●【Mosrite of California モズライト ザ・ベンチャーズモデル シリアル5457 ベース 激レア ノーキー・エドワーズサイン入り】SF-9965, sold for 88.000yen (€672,32); seems to have replaced tuners.
5461blackadded bridge pu
5472redAug 24 1965 0xxJul 21 1965 0141965; thread with link to dropbox pictures here: 1964 ventures mosrite of California bass guitar. For sale eBay November 2016: MOSRITE VENTURES BASS GUITAR VINTAGE 1964 (VERY RARE) IN CLASSIC RED COLOR, BIN 2800 USD. Date in ad is wrong.
For sale again December 2018 at Reverb: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1965 Custom Color Strawberry Red, price: 2,299 USD/2,088 EUR.
5xxxblueSep 15 1965 002Jul 23 1965 021eBay December 2023 Mosrite The Ventures Bass ’65 Used Electric Bass, BIN US $4,178.36 from Japan; s/n unreadable on the pictures.
5494ASunburstSep 15 1965 007Oct 25 1965 018added bridge pu, hole closed
5507Candy Apple Red (ref.)no dateno dateRefinished, replaced pickguard and bridge cover, 4.15kg, eBay June 2016: Mosrite Ventures Bass Red refinish Vintage Bass Guitar Hard Case Free shipping, from Japan, BIN US $4,272.15.
5508Sunburst3.6kg, jauce.com August 2018: ◇格安!オールド モズライト ベースギター ’65 (Mosrite Bass 1965年、USA、サンバースト).
55×7dark met. blue
5524black/blackAug 30 1965 007Jul 27 1965 009eBay November 2016 Mosrite Bass von 1965. Black with rare black neck and headstock, sometimes called Tuxedo. Now mine, pictures here: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1965 black.
5532maroon met.found at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List
5586black/blackfound at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List.
Reverb Semptember 2022: Mosrite Ventures Bass Black 1964, price: 5000 US$
The year in the ad is obviously wrong.
Serial number a little hard to read, but that’s my best guess and it matched the 5586 here by color ;)
5598Candy Apple Red refinished to Pearl WhiteSep 1965Sep 1965found at Reverb December 2018 Mosrite Ventures Bass 1965 Pearl White – Signed By The Ventures, price 4,799 USD/4,359 EUR. Dates according to seller, pickguard changed to a turtoise reproduction, bridge position changed, sihgned by the Ventures (Don Wilson, Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Bob Spalding, Leon Taylor)
56×3white (ref.)new tuners (drilled holes)
5658blueM-knobs, pot dates 65-34; eBay April 2015: VINTAGE 1965 MOSRITE VENTURES BASS IN CUSTOM COLOR BLUE, BIN 3000 USD
5659Sunburstspun knobs, pot dates 65-33; Reverb October 2017: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model Bass Vintage Mark I Sunburst w/ohsc, replaced parts, price 1,524.99.
5661Pearl WhiteOct 5 1965 004Oct 8 1965 006spun knobs, pot dates: 1346533
5692 (?)blue metallic (ref.)Nov 5 1965 0001Oct 12 1965 003spun knobs, pot dates 65-33; eBay July 2016: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Bass Guitar Flamed Maple Neck, BIN 1590 USD. Serial number hard to read on the pictures.
57×1 (?)SunburstOct 16 1965 016Oct 21 1965 023x7x1 (hard to read), M-knobs, pot dates 65-33; pictures at hyperguitars: MOSRITE ’65 THE VENTURES BASS
5709redNovember 1965
5739Sunburst (ref. blue)Reverb September 2022 Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1965 *Refin In Blue over Sunburst* Vintage, 3,450 EUR from Italy.
5751Candy Apple Red
5757blueNov 24 1965 0003Oct 20 1965 012sold at Reverb October 2016 Mosrite Ventures Bass 1965 Blue, 1,453.66 EUR.
5761black/black (refinished)sold February 2012 at heritageauctions Late 1960s Mosrite The Ventures Black Electric Bass Guitar, #5761, changed pickup, 1978 pots.
5763originally Sunburst, then CAR, now refinished blacksprayed oversprayed overRefretted, new string guide, fretboard markers replaced. Thanks to D.R. for showing me!
5839Candy Apple RedReverb February 2023 Mosrite Ventures Bass 1966 – Candy Apple Red, price: 3.100$ 2.010$ (3.042,52€ 1.972,73€ then)
5847white
5848Ink Blue (stripped)Jan 10 1966 0017Oct 30 1965 001 (?)body heavily reshaped, eBay December 2015: VINTAGE 1960’s MOSRITE Bass Electric Guitar The VENTURES Model #5848 Surf Music, starting at 1750 USD.
Body stamp hard to read, only sure about the “30”.
5858Sunburstpots date 65-34
5920redyahoo April 2018: ◇オールド モズライト ベースギター ’65 (Mosrite Bass 1965年、U.S.A、赤), 410,000円, jauce.com August 2018: ◇オールド モズライト ベースギター ’65 (Mosrite Bass 1965年、U.S.A、赤)
Back on Yahoo December 2023: mosrite electric bass Mosrite ’65 The Ventures Bass Model
5922black/black (stripped)body and headstock stripped, neck’s back is black, so I guess it was black/black; Reverb September 2022 Mosrite Ventures Bass 60’s, 1,499 US$.
5928red met.1965 or 66, found at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List
594xwhite1965 or 66, replacement knobs
5945SunburstJan 6 1966 0008Aug 19 1965 013M-knobs, pots 1346609, handwritten “Dee” in neck pocket, for sale November 2016 at Nicks Guitars: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1966, price €2,319.97
5955 (?)Ink BlueJan 19 1966 0018Dec 16 1965 001459×5 (hard to read), M-knobs, pot dates 66-05; pictures at hyperguitars: MOSRITE ’66 THE VENTURES BASS
6017 (?)Ink BlueFeb 10 1966 0011Nov 22 1965 045 (?)60×7 (hard to read), M-knobs; pictures at hyperguitars: MOSRITE ’66 THE VENTURES BASS
6029blue
6031Ink Blue1966, 65 according to Fillmore’s 1993 calendar
6044Candy Apple RedFeb 18 1966 0022Oct 19 1965 039
6052white or Pearl WhiteYahoo ad here: Mosrite モズライト ’66オールド BASS.
6061Sunburst
6069Ink BlueFeb 8 1966Oct 22 1965Thanks to DB for telling me the serial number and dates.
6104Pearl White1966, 65 according to Fillmore’s 1993 calendar
6113SunburstKluson tuners
6114Pearl WhiteKluson tuners
6123met. red (ref.?)Kluson tuners, neck Sunburst
6x3xSunburstKluson tuners
6137Candy Apple RedKluson tuners, 3,98Kg; ad here at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’66 The Ventures Bass, price: ¥ 298,000.
6141Sunburst (ref.)Mar 22 1966 0013Kluson tuners, 3,51kg; pictures at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’66 The Ventures Bass, price: ¥ 300,000.
6175 (?)Ink Bluetrussrod nut at body end, 617x (hard to read), M-knobs; pictures at hyperguitars: MOSRITE ’66 THE VENTURES BASS
6181Ink Bluetrussrod nut at body end, 1pu, Kluson tuners, spun knobs, logo pickup, ad here July 2017: オールドモズライトベース(1965年製), 380,000円
6186bluethanks to J.G. for photo and info! trussrod nut at body end, 1pu, Kluson tuners, M-knobs, logo pickup
6195Candy Apple RedMar 29 1966 0009Mar 22 1966 0016trussrod nut at headstock, 1pu, Kluson tuners, belonged to Tom Petersson from Cheap Trick. eBay May 2016: Mosrite ventures Bass mid 60s, BIN 2500 USD.
6196Sunbursttrussrod nut at body end, 1pu, Kluson tuners. eBay March 2015: Mosrite Bass Guitar

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 4 (two pickups, Mosrite „duckfeet“ tuners)

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6 001sparkle blueno dateApr 4 1966 00x1966 Baritone Prototype, 1 pu, 5 piece neck without Ventures logo, trussrod nut at headstock, duckfeet tuners, pictures at Reverb.com: Mosrite Baritone Prototype 1966 Sparkle Blue.
Reverb November 2018: 1966 Mosrite Ventures 6-String “Prototype” Bass $7995, price: 7995USD.
6088Pearl White2 pu, duckfeet tuners – outlier, early s/n for duckfeet tuners
6200metallic blue (ref.)2 pu, non original Kluson tuners, trussrod nut at body end; for sale at eBay December 2017: MOSRITE VENTURES BASS. 1966. NEW FINISH. BEAUTIFUL., BIN US $2,895.00, non original bridge cover.
6254SunburstApr 1 1966 0008Apr 11 1966 00022 pu, normal routing, Kluson tuners, trussrod nut at body end; for sale in parts at eBay March 2015: body, neck, bridge and pickup; body weight: 4.35 pounds (1.97kg)
6259Sunburstfound at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List
6287Metallic Blue FloralApr 4 1966 0008Reverb February 2021 Mosrite ‘Custom’ Ventures Bass 1966 Metallic Blue Floral, price: US$6.850, pot codes 013446 0632 (Centralab, August 1966) according to seller.
6319Sunburstfound at 12fret.com 1967 Mosrite Ventures Bass (SOLD), price: CDN $1750. Date in ad is wrong.

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 5 (trussrod adjustment at headstock)

s/ncolorneck-datebody-datenote
6xxxstripped, has been Candy Apple Red or met. blue, sold in partsno dateunreadable2pu, trussrod nut at headstock, duckfeet tuners, routing for 1pu-body with additional routing for switch
6379SunburstReverb August 2023: Mosrite The Ventures Bass (1966) Sunburst w/ Case, 2.980 US$ (2882 € then) from Armenia
6411Sunburstneck only
no number (lost in refret?)blackJun 13 1966 00042 pu, routing for 1pu-body with additional routing for switch, neck pu changed, pg modification
6432red, refinished red, refinished whiteJun 13 1966 0005Apr 19 1966 00022 pu, normal routing
6445redsold July 2011 at heritageauction: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model Red Electric Bass Guitar, #6445
6451redJun 16 1966found at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List – picture here at facebook: My 1966 Ventures bass #6451
6492whitethanks to D.M. for info and pictures!
651xblue met.
6542naturalreplacement tuners, no neckplate
6585SunburstReverb November 2018: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1966 Sunburst, price: 2995USD
6597Ink Blueno dateno date but s/n handwritten, “Carrillo”pot dates 66-23; pictures at hyperguitars: Mosrite ’66 The Ventures Bass
6666stripped, stainedthread here at offsetguitars: Mosrite Bass – Possible Resto.
6647SunburstDigimart August 2023: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1966 #5647 3.84kg【横浜店】, price: ¥ 277.200 from Japan; replaced electrics, tuners, knobs, string guide; soft case. Guess the s/n is wrong and more likely 6647.
6673Candy Apple Red – stripped, stainedsold 2011: 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Model Bass guitar w/hard case
6723Sunburst
6728blackneck black, no logos at headstock
6780Ink Blue (over CAR)Factory Ink Blue over Candy Apple Red (according to seller); Reverb February 2020: Mosrite Ventures Bass 60’s Ink Blue, price 1700USD/1600EUR.
6781Ink BlueeBay November 2016: 1965 Mosrite Ventures Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Blue Carved Top w/OHSC RARE, BIN 1995 USD or best offer. Date in ad is wrong.
Reverb 2017: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model Bass Vintage Mark I Ink Blue 100% Original w/ohsc, price USD 2.549,99.
6795Candy Apple Red
6806Sunburstsold April 2011 at heritageauction: Mid-1960s Mosrite Ventures Sunburst Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar, #6806
6808SunburstJul 15 1966 0021eBay January 2024: Mosrite Ventures Bass Guitar 1966, auctioned for US $1,540.00
6812Candy Apple Red, ref. to blondfound at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List
6830Sunburst
6858blue met.
6868CAR, ref. white, ref. CAReBay February 2017: ’66 vintage Mosrite bass—beautiful!, refinished, remade headstock logos, remade pickguard, non original case – starting at 910 USD, BIN 1200 USD.
6872Sunburst
6874Sunburstnear mint, pictures here at mosriteforum: Mosrite Ventures Bass Mint: SOLD!!.
1966 Mosrite of California – The Ventures Model Bass – Sunburst – OHSC, 3,900€ from Italy
6893Candy Apple RedeBay April 2018: 1960s MARK-1 Bass Mosrite F/S from Japan, 4,1kg, BIN 2512 USD.
6899Sunburst
6911Seafoam Green (ref.)found at talkbass.com FS: 1966 Mosrite Ventures Bass
6928maroon met.found at the Mosrite Ventures Model Owners List
6929redtuners changed
6935Candy Apple RedThanks to W.S. for the info!
6953bluePot dates 1346647, Reverb February 2021: Mosrite The Ventures 1966 Pacific Blue, price US$2.900,–/€2.526,32.
6969blue met.
7000redMosrite Ventures Bass 1966, price US$3.250,–
7012Candy Apple Redthanks to J.R. for the info!

Mosrite Ventures bass – type 6 (no logo)

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6984Sunburstsold in parts, eBay ad here: Mosrite 1966 Sunburst Mark Bass Body & Neck
6993SunburstYahoo January 2024: Misfire of California エレキギター ベース 中古品 モズライト オブ カリフォルニア レトロ ヴィンテージ
6996Sunburstsold April 2012 at heritageauctions: 1967 Mosrite Sunburst Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar Bass Serial # 6996. Phase switch has been added along with additional wiring and duct tape. Pots date late 1966. One strap button is a non-original Fender style replacement.
7023Sunburst
7036Sunburstno dateneck onlyneck only
7069black (ref.)re-shaped headstock, replacement tuner, Redburst neck
7084dark bluesold in Norway February 2022: Vintage Mosrite Bass fra 1968, price: 16 650 kr (1658€ then). Thanks to JM for showing me!
7104stripped
7112Candy Apple Red
7137Ink BlueAd here at chicagomusicexchange: Mosrite Ventures Model Bass Midnight Blue 1969, pickups: bridge: 8.3K, neck: 8.5K according to ad.
8×36 (?)red ref.painted red (except for headstock’s face), frets removed, bridge pu changed to P-90
R030medium blue

The Ventures model — bass

The early 70s: B-I

B0014–B0556

1971–1974
approx made: 600

Mosrite V-1 Bass 1971–74

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B0001Redburstpickup cutaway for bridge cover; thanks to B.B. for showing me
B0014Sunbursttuner changed
B0039Redburst
B0041Sunburst
B0063Sunburst
B0107black
B0122blacksigned by C.J. Ramone, replacement tuners; for sale April 2017 here: Mosrite Ventures Bass 1971 Black, price: 1900 USD.
B0138Sunburst
B0181Sunburstsold April 2011 at heritageauction: New York Dolls – An Arthur “Killer” Kane Personally Owned and Used Mosrite Bass Electric Guitar (Circa 1960s).
Description says “New York Dolls – An Arthur “Killer” Kane Personally Owned and Used Mosrite Bass Electric Guitar (Circa 1960s). A Mosrite of California by Semie Moseley, custom-made by Moseley specifically for Kane, sunburst body, white plastic scratch plate, rosewood neck, silver dot inlays, serial number B0181, cover removed from pick-ups; with a black hard case where one of Kane’s business cards still resides; consigned directly by Kane’s widow, Barbara Garrison Kane; included with a ‘Letter of Provenance’ from her. (Please note there are dents and dings on body due to use.)”. Actually it’s made in the early 70ies ;)
B0242Sunburst
B0250Candy Apple Red (ref.?)neck Candy Apple Red, headstock’s face Sunburst
B0331blackpictures here at photobucket
B0342SunburstYahoo January 2023 USA モズライト of california by semie moseley
B0388Ink BlueThanks to K.B. for showing me.
B0401Sunburstpots 1377037 (CTS, 37th week of 1970), for sale in 2012 here: VINTAGE EARLY ’70’S MOSRITE BASS
B0417black
B0448SunburstVery clean, for sale October 2017 at Reverb: Mosrite Bass late 60s, perhaps early 70s…in lovely shape. for 1500 USD. Serial number hard to read on the pictures.
B0556SunburstGrover style tuner
X011Sunburst

The Ventures model — bass

The early 70s: B-II

2B0058

1971–1974
approx made: ?

Mosrite V-2 Bass 1971–74

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2B0058SunbursteBay May 2017: 1970’s Mosrite Ventures Electric Bass Guitar – Semie Moseley made in USA, BIN 1150 USD.

March 18, 2024