The bug has bitten.

[sloop_john_b]

Hey all, first post here. I went to NAMM for the first time this year, as a guest of the Rickenbacker corporation (my obsession). Having never played a Mosrite before (but always admired the aesthetics) and knowing nothing about them, their tiny booth forced me to slow down as I whizzed past everything else in the Anaheim Convention Center at a rather feverish pace.

I met Dana Moseley and one of the Japanese distributors (whose name escapes me), both of who were very warm in welcoming me and describing their new line of products. I sheepishly asked to try one out, then proceeded to pick up a white USA model, which I played through a Mosrite amp.

The seed was planted.

I was blown away by the fast, flat neck, the tiny frets, and wonderful vibrato system, which in my opinion eclipsed any Bigsby I'd ever used, and even the sacred Rickenbacker staple, the Ac'cent. I grabbed some catalogs, extremely impressed with the guitars, the people, and the company - but had no idea what was to come.

Being the Rickenbacker devotee that I am, there was no way I could pass up the opportunity to check out the all-Bakelite band (I've got a '46 B6 Bakelite steel myself), who played at the Guitar Geek festival - though at the time, I knew nothing about the show other than there would be some cool old Ricks there. Myself and my posse skipped out on Jennifer Batten, but came back to see the remainder of the show. After a wonderful surf group (whose name escapes me, my apologies - the Coronas were flowing like water!), on came Deke and the incredible all Mosrite band, who proceeded to blow my mind.

The final straw came this morning, the last day of NAMM. I went in at opening and made a beeline straight for the Mosrite booth. I was determined to make sure that this all wasn't a fluke, and as it turns out, it wasn't - I got to spend considerably more time this morning plunking around on both US and Japanese models, and left considerably more floored than I had been even the day before. I even attempted to buy the last one there - a Japanese-made model in Sonic Blue - but they couldn't take credit card. No matter - I think I'd like to pick up a US model anyway.

Dana was nice enough to autograph a pamphlet for me today, before I headed back home to NYC, with visions of Mark I's floating in my head throughout the plane ride home.

So, just wanted to say hi to you all, looking forward to buying my first Mosrite very soon, and looking to learn and participate on this very cool forum.

[Veenture]

I have the honour of welcoming you first Sloop John B, so... WELCOME!

I'll move over and give the administrators a chance with their welcome!

Interesting story and good luck with finding the (Mos) 'rite guitar!

You may want to visit http://hallmarkguitars.com/instruments/ ... custom.htm

Cheers,
Paul

[dubtrub]

Welcome to the forum future Mosrite owner.

Although Mel and I didn't get to go to the NAMM show we were at the Deke Fest and had a great time. Too bad we didn't meet or did we? Mel and I tried to spread the word as much as possible about the Morite forum and I'm glad the bug has bitten.

Can you tell us what the story is with Dana and Mosrite? I'm curious if she is branching out on her own separate from Ed Roman's imported Japanese Fillmore Mosrites assembled in Las Vegas and titled Made In USA, or are they a separate entity actually made by a builder here in the homeland?

[Dennisthe Menace]

Welcome sloop_john_b .
We have another member here by the name of Kenposurf who is invoved with
the Rickenbacker Forum. It just so happens to be that he is selling a beautiful
'63 R.I. in Pearl White with Black Binding if you are interested .

[sloop_john_b]

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

Although Mel and I didn't get to go to the NAMM show we were at the Deke Fest and had a great time. Too bad we didn't meet or did we? Mel and I tried to spread the word as much as possible about the Morite forum and I'm glad the bug has bitten.

Can you tell us what the story is with Dana and Mosrite? I'm curious if she is branching out on her own separate from Ed Roman's imported Japanese Fillmore Mosrites assembled in Las Vegas and titled Made In USA, or are they a separate entity actually made by a builder here in the homeland?

I'm sure we bumped into eachother - were you the guy who knocked my beer out of my hands?

Dana told me "not to buy from Ed; he's a shyster". She is hand-winding the pickups, hand-dipping the vibratos, etc. I really don't know much about the company but it sees to be a separate entity. Though she was sharing a booth with the Japanese-made guitars, and had nothing but great things to say about them.

We have another member here by the name of Kenposurf who is invoved with
the Rickenbacker Forum. It just so happens to be that he is selling a beautiful
'63 R.I. in Pearl White with Black Binding if you are interested .

Ah yes, I know George and I have seen that guitar! He seems to be emphasizing the fact that it's a "side-jack" - what's all the hubbub with that?

[sloop_john_b]

You may want to visit http://hallmarkguitars.com/instruments/ ... custom.htm

Thanks for that link, Paul - I just checked those out and they look great. I was really looking to get the "real" thing, but the price is right on these Hallmarks - how close are these in terms of feel and sound? Are they considered "knock-offs"?

[Dennisthe Menace]

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

Although Mel and I didn't get to go to the NAMM show we were at the Deke Fest and had a great time. Too bad we didn't meet or did we? Mel and I tried to spread the word as much as possible about the Morite forum and I'm glad the bug has bitten.

Can you tell us what the story is with Dana and Mosrite? I'm curious if she is branching out on her own separate from Ed Roman's imported Japanese Fillmore Mosrites assembled in Las Vegas and titled Made In USA, or are they a separate entity actually made by a builder here in the homeland?

I'm sure we bumped into eachother - were you the guy who knocked my beer out of my hands?

Dana told me "not to buy from Ed; he's a shyster". She is hand-winding the pickups, hand-dipping the vibratos, etc. I really don't know much about the company but it sees to be a separate entity. Though she was sharing a booth with the Japanese-made guitars, and had nothing but great things to say about them.

We have another member here by the name of Kenposurf who is invoved with
the Rickenbacker Forum. It just so happens to be that he is selling a beautiful
'63 R.I. in Pearl White with Black Binding if you are interested .

Ah yes, I know George and I have seen that guitar! He seems to be emphasizing the fact that it's a "side-jack" - what's all the hubbub with that?

Basically, the '63 was the 'first production year' which had the 'Sidejack,' glued in Neck, and binding on the Bodies.
The Sidejack was your output jack, which was off on the side of the body, sort of like a Telecaster setup.

BTW, Dana didn't happen to leave a contact number where we might be able to get in touch with her, or did she?

[sloop_john_b]

BTW, Dana didn't happen to leave a contact number where we might be able to get in touch with her, or did she?

Yes, I got her card. I'll PM you with that info. If anyone else needs it, shoot me a PM.

[Dennisthe Menace]

BTW, Dana didn't happen to leave a contact number where we might be able to get in touch with her, or did she?

Yes, I got her card. I'll PM you with that info. If anyone else needs it, shoot me a PM.

Thank You Sir .

[dubtrub]

[BTW, Dana didn't happen to leave a contact number where we might be able to get in touch with her, or did she?

...........or maybe website address on one of her brochures where we can check it out?