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Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:35 pm
by tbiz
Hello from Bakersfield California! I am a new member of this forum, and this is my first post.
I have just acquired a Mosrite Joe Maphis double neck 6/12. I believe it is a 65 or 66. It has a few features that lead me to believe it may be a one off.
First, it has four knobs, two volume and two tone. I have never run across one with more than two knobs.
Second, it is a two color sunburst and not the typical three color.
Third, it has the Joe Maphis model label on the 12 string headstock only.
Lastly the serial number on the fretboards begins with SP...Special Production?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:00 am
by Sarah93003
Welcome. Post up some pics when you get a chance!
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:27 am
by tbiz
Can't seem to upload any pics...what is the trick?
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:32 am
by FrankJames
Welcome to the forum !!
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:11 pm
by tbiz
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:04 pm
by BRRanger
Howdy,
My 6/12 is very similar, but without any Joe Maphis designation...only two knobs, but does have 3 switches in the same locations.
Scott
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:50 pm
by Dennisthe Menace
tbiz wrote:Hello from Bakersfield California! I am a new member of this forum, and this is my first post.
I have just acquired a Mosrite Joe Maphis double neck 6/12. I believe it is a 65 or 66. It has a few features that lead me to believe it may be a one off.
First, it has four knobs, two volume and two tone. I have never run across one with more than two knobs.
Second, it is a two color sunburst and not the typical three color.
Third, it has the Joe Maphis model label on the 12 string headstock only.
Lastly the serial number on the fretboards begins with SP...Special Production?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
First of all, welcome tbiz 
. The Joe Maphis model label on my double is on the 6 string neck, which is like the pic on Sarah's.
The only difference is that my headstocks are black with a sunburst finish on the back of the necks.....
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:13 pm
by Bob Shade
This could have been a Gene Moles assembled guitar from parts from the Mosrite 68 auction. Gene was famous for the knobs super close together like at the bottom on the guard. Also, it appears the finish could have been 3 tone at one time and the red has faded out like so many Les Pauls etc. Other than the knobs and strange serial number it looks pretty straight up to me. My bet is Gene Moles assembled it after the factory closed. Just my best guess.
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:47 pm
by tbiz
Thanks Bob,
I have a text into my friend Eugene Moles (Gene's Son) to see if he can shed some light on the matter.
Re: Joe Maphis double neck 6/12
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:15 am
by Bob Shade
That's a good idea! Let us know what you discover.
