My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired...

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My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired...

Postby headsnap » Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:40 pm

I'll show you guys my project...

I have always loved the Mosrite look, always wanted one(or many :D), but haven't talked the wife into it yet. I decided to sketch out my own design of something that captured the vibe of the Mark II. I plan on putting a GFS Crunchy PAT in the bridge and a Surf 90 in the neck. I have the body routed out, needs wood filling, sanding and paint(not sure on color yet), and this will be done... Kind of going for an Industrial/Punk/Surf vibe here, this thing will be MOStRITEous.


What do you think?

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby StevieSTL » Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:15 pm

-Looks great! Cool pickguard. Keep posting pics as you finish it please!
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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby Greg_L » Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:11 pm

Looks pretty quirky. Nice job. I'm not a fan of that PRS looking headstock though.

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby headsnap » Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:22 pm

Yeah, the neck is actually off a Dean, I didn't have much to work with. I'm actually going to cover the headstock with the pick guard material, with a cutout for a logo.

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby rcblair » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:39 pm

You kind of have the angle for the Mosrite headstock. If you flatten the edge of the headstock and put in the M points you will have a nice unique clone. I like the pickguard. The body color will show through nicely, but you will have to do rear routing for the full effect. A big hole and a bunch of wires would spoil the view.

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby cmiller0034 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:30 pm

Ah, So that's what you were telling me about. Quite unique :) Hope you can post some pics of progress or when it's finished. Plans to smooth the edges of the mesh?
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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby headsnap » Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:24 am

rc, yes I do have back routing on this, aesthetically I like to look of a full pickguard.

Chris, I plan on spending a ton of time filing the edges of the pickguard.


The plan is to to put a lot of time into this project this weekend, have it ready for paint by Monday. I want to get this done, in about two weeks I go in for wrist surgery and will be casted up for 10 weeks... :cry: I'm in 'get it done' mode right now!

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby headsnap » Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:11 pm

Finished it today... this thing ROCKS!!!

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Postby Greg_L » Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:45 pm

Wow very cool!

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Re: My new build, not a Mosrite clone, but Mosrite inspired.

Postby headsnap » Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:15 pm

a couple pics of the guitar in action... I'm loving the sound and it is comfortable & fun to play!

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