2008 Mosrite Ventures Model Mark I VM-1965 Candy Apple Red w/ Vibramute, Case & Tags, Japan Fillmore
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Up for sale, a 2008 Mosrite Ventures Model Mark I VM-1965 vintage reissue model in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. An exceptionally accurate iteration of the Ventures model platform, this rare Japanese-made Mosrite was crafted at the Fillmore factory, retaining all the essential features of an early 1965 Ventures Model including smooth knobs, a three-ply mint green pickguard, "Ventures" logo on the headstock, and a sandcast Vibramute tailpiece.
Few guitars have a more storied history than the Mosrite brand, especially in the modern era, and this particular guitar is a rare, upper-tiered model crafted by Fillmore in Japan. Perhaps best known for being imported to the USA by Ed Roman and also for their partnership with Dana Moseley, Mosrite founder Semie Moseley's daughter, Fillmore crafted extremely faithful Mosrites, worthy of Semie Moseley's legacy.
The stock pair of single coil pickups have ample power and midrange content, wound on the hotter end of the vintage-spec spectrum and metering at 15.7k ohms (“to original exact specifications,” per the hangtag). These single coils are meaty and rich, with tons of twang and a broad bass register not often afforded a single coil, providing an authoritative sound that's quintessential Mosrite. Weighing 8lbs, this Mosrite 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 .805” 1st fret, .865” 12th fret
- Fretboard: Rosewood, mini-dot inlays
- Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
- Scale Length: 24 3/4”
- Nut: 1 1/2”, chrome-plated brass, zero fret
- Headstock: “Mosrite of Classics” logo
- Tuners: Kluson-style Gotoh
- Serialization: VM-prefix stamp (22nd fret)
- Factory Markings: “Crafted by Fillmore” decal
Body Specs:
- Wood: Basswood
- Pickups: Single coil x2 (both 15.7k ohms)
- Harness: 500K Japanese pots, Orange Drop tone cap
- Hardware: Sandcast Vibramute tailpiece, smooth-top machined knobs
- Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, “Mosrite”-stamped pickup covers
The gloss Candy Apple Red finish shows a bit of shallow buckle wear on the back and various small marks consistent with use. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.
The original hardshell case is included, along with the original warranty card and hangtags.
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 12 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (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 |
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