1988 Mosrite Ventures Model VMG-900 ‘65 Vintage Reissue Black w/ Case, Japan Kurokumo

Up for sale, a 1988 Mosrite Ventures Model VMG-900 ‘65 vintage reissue in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This finely-crafted Mosrite reissue was produced at the KuroKumo factory in Japan, capturing the essential specs of the 1965 model year. Features include a Moseley vibrato tailpiece, skirted knobs, Kluson-style tuning machines, and German Carve on the basswood body.

The G-1000 single coil pickups are snappy and sparkling, not as overwound as some, yet still providing a bold, distinct sound in every pickup position. Chewy and snappy at the bridge and broader at the neck, these pickups offer an authoritative treble zing that's quintessential Mosrite. Weighing 9lbs 8oz, this VMG-900 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 .795” 1st fret, .860” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, mini dot inlays
• Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 2-5
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 ⅝”, aluminum + zero fret
• Headstock: “Mosrite” text, “The Ventures Model” logo
• Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: G-1000 single coil x2 (6.1k ohms)
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1987 and June, 1988
• Hardware: Bridge with roller saddles, Moseley vibrato, skirted knobs, screw-on switch tip
• Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, “Mosrite” embossed pickup covers

The gloss Black finish has some light pick wear on top, shallow buckle scuffing on the back, and a few minor nicks and dings on the rest of the body. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original Mosrite-branded hardshell case is included.