Bass Time!

[dubtrub]

They were the same neck plate used on both guitars and bass. Sometimes as supplies were exhausted he'd use reversed left hand plates as on my '72. No doubt the dimensions changed slightly as supply ran out an a new batch made up. I doubt that Semie had a special stamping tool for making them uniformly after losing the factory on P street, and probably made them one at a time. I've also found them made of solid brass.

[Olav]

This thread is turning out to be an Encyclopedia Mosritica.

Oi, remember to cut the logo into the neckplate before plating it.
I'm getting quite yealous of Saf... This is going to turn out to be an amazing bassguitar.
If I didn't already have one of Oi's creations I'd go nuts!

[JohnnySonic]

I'll be keeping my eye on this one!!
Even though I'm not a bass player, I've always thought the Mosrite basses were the coolest basses around.
Definitely underrated among all the Fender J and P basses.

[oipunkguy]

i know the bass bridges were just slotted, but does anyone have an idea how to take this project to the next step and make it with roller saddles?

[Sarah93003]

i know the bass bridges were just slotted, but does anyone have an idea how to take this project to the next step and make it with roller saddles?

I'm working on that item exactly. I actually have one solution but U'm looking for a better supplier. I'll keep y'all posted!

[oipunkguy]

kewl!

[Sarah93003]

kewl!

Actually, seeing the information on nickel plating is a huge boost in what I needed to replicate these. As soon as we see a more detailed thread I just might have a prototype to show ya'll.

[Edward Lopez]

I'll be keeping my eye on this one!!
Even though I'm not a bass player, I've always thought the Mosrite basses were the coolest basses around.
Definitely underrated among all the Fender J and P basses.

All Fender basses look alike and I don't give them a second look. All Mosrite basses look alike yet I linger not only looking at the beauty of the shape but now I look at the player and his technique. I linger longer when the player uses his fingers instead of a plectrum (whew!).

I was in seventh heaven when I saw the IRON BUTTERFLY live at the old Fillmore (East) back in the late '60s. During a pause between songs when it got quiet in the auditorium I stood up and yelled at the band "Solo!" The bass player who had his back to the audience spun around, gave me an "okay" sign and they went right into "Solo". What a joy to hear Mosrites live at your request!

[Sarah93003]

Now that would be very cool!

[GattonFan]

Just a question as to why you would put rollers on a bass bridge, without a trem? It would seem, especially with heavier strings, that a solid post would be much more desirable (less movement, more solidity, sustain) than something that tends to rattle ...
Dennis