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The truss rod or truss rod cover on the 12 neck has been repaired/replaced. I'm not sure since it was this way before I bought it. It functions as intended. There are a few screws missing from the pickup covers. It does not affect playability or functionality. There is a slight shim under the 6 string neck for added support and durability. You see this often with vintage instruments as wood is an organic material and changes over time. The fretted A fret on the E string has a buzz. This is the only thing wrong with the frets.
It is in great condition with the kind of wear you would expect on a well taken care of 53 year old axe. There are a couple of extra small screws on the back. One may have been for a strap button
Both necks have nice low action with the low flat frets Mosrite is known for. I put a shim under the 6 string neck to get the action where I wanted it, and it plays great. If you haven't played a Mosrite before, the frets are notoriously low so it takes some getting used to. Great collectors item and very rare!
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Listed | 6 months ago |
Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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