This is an early 2002 era USA Mosrite Super Custom '63 Reissue Sidejack Ventures Model in Pearl White finish. (Pictures don't really show the sparkle and gleam. Looks way better in person than photos). It's pretty near in like new condition for a 24 year old guitar. It was purchased new from a collector who never played it. It's been well cared for, and even still has the protective plastic wrap on the pick guard and jack plate! I put a fresh set of Dunlop 10's on it. It plays like butter (great low action), and has that classic “Ventures sound”. Guitar weighs 8.5 lbs. Includes a gorgeous Mosrite “Built in Soul” brown “alligator” hard shell case, also in great condition.

It was made to the exact specifications as the original 1963 model, and 100% hand-made, created to commemorate Semie Moseley. The guitar has a classic Mosrite thin neck profile, with classic Mosrite hi-output pickups, carved top, maple neck, bound slab rosewood fingerboard, side output jack, and a Vibramute tremolo. This is as authentic as it gets without going vintage..

Here is a Google Ai search result on Mosrite 2002 guitars:

AI Overview:

Yes, USA-made Mosrite guitars were produced in 2002. These were generally high-end, hand-made reissues rather than guitars produced by the original 1960s company (which ceased operations after founder Semie Moseley's death in 1992).

Key details regarding 2002 USA Mosrite guitars:

Super Custom '63 Reissue: Several 2002 USA-made "Super Custom '63 Reissue Sidejack Ventures Model" guitars exist, often described as New Old Stock (NOS) or limited, hand-made runs designed to commemorate Semie Moseley.

Features: These 2002 US models typically feature the classic thin neck profile, high-output pickups, carved top, and the Vibramute tremolo system.

*Genuine vintage 1963 Mosrite Ventures model guitars with side-mounted output jacks exist and are considered rare, highly desirable "pre-production" or early production models, often featuring glued-in necks, binding, and Vibramute tremolos. These early, often hand-made, sidejack instruments were produced in limited numbers (roughly 200) around 1963 before the main assembly-line production.

Key 1963 Sidejack Features:

Side Input Jack: Unlike later models which usually featured a top-mounted jack on the pickguard.
Construction: Glued-in (set) neck rather than later bolt-on, with binding on the body.
Hardware: Vibramute tremolo and, in many cases, Kluson tuners.
Rarity: Very few were produced, with some estimates around 200, making them highly collectible.