Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Finished in Ink Blue, this two pickup model is quite a beast tonally, and the pair of single coils are wound nice and hot for a thick, growly thump that has a full midrange presence and plenty of smooth lows end. Acoustically, this Mosrite has a clear, defined, and resonant tone, weighing 8lbs 8oz and balancing well on a strap. This Mosrite benefits from a professional setup here at Mike and strung with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

  • Wood: Maple
  • Shape: Medium U, measuring .840 1st fret, .845 12th fret
  • Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood (bound), mini dot inlay
  • Frets: Slender, light wear beneath A and D on frets 1-8
  • Scale Length: 30 1/2"
  • Nut: 1 1/2", aluminum, zero fret
  • Tuners: Mosrite "duck foot"
  • Serialization: Stamped at 20th fret

Body Specs:

  • Wood: Basswood
  • Pickups: Mosrite single coil x2 (embossed covers)
  • Harness: Centralab pots date to 28th week of 1966, ceramic tone cap
  • Controls: Volume, Tone
  • Hardware: Four-saddle bridge, aluminum/rosewood tailpiece, skirted M knobs
  • Plastics: Three-ply pale mint green pickguard

The Ink Blue nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, showing a targeted spot of buckle rash on the back adjacent to the neck plate, along with prominent finish checking on the back in particular, and various small nicks from honest use on the body as a whole.

The original black hardshell case is included. This case features working latches and handle anchors, although the stock handle is no longer present. The black leather ends are quite clean, and the plush red interior is form fitted to the body contours of the bass.

Listed10 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Ventures Bass
Finish
  • Ink Blue
Year
  • 1966
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Color Family
  • Orange
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 20

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