Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A genuine vintage USA-made example, this bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA.

Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and this bass has a 30 1/2" scale length. Strung with 45-100 D'addario Chromes flatwound strings, the bass delivers bold bark and growl, with thick low end thump with the Tone knob rolled back to taste. This Mosrite weighs 9lbs 8oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Neck Shape: U, measuring .885" 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Bound rosewood, mini-dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, leveled and crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 30 1/2"
-Nut: 1 9/16", aluminum + zero fret
-Tuners: Clover button, nickel-plated
-Serialization: Stamped on last fret, 62-prefix dates to '66, Oct, 1965 and April, 1966 date stamps on neck pocket/heel

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Mosrite single coil
-Harness: CTS pots (modern), ceramic tone cap
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Four-saddle brass bridge, aluminum/rosewood tailpiece, bridge cover with foam insert, smooth knobs
-Plastics: Two-ply tortoise pickguard, “Mosrite of California” molded pickup cover

The body sports a distinctive German carve, and the original Pearl White finish is notably well-kept with limited yellowing. There is faint buckle rash on the back, scuffing along the treble side of the pick path, and just a few minor dings and finish scratches on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth ambered gloss.

A modern reissue hardshell case, this case matches vintage Mosrite spec with faux alligator tolex and brown leather ends.

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Listed7 months 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
  • Pearl White
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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Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar

Seattle, WA, United States
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