Copies of non-Ventures models?

[CivoLee]

It seems like every Mosrite copy out there is based around the Avenger/Ventures style. This is understandabe, considering that most famous players play/played that style, and for a time it was ONLY style available.

But has anyone seen copies of the later models, such as the Bluesbender or the Stereo/Mono 350? The closest thing to a Bluesbender copy out there is Washburn's Idol, but I understand that's gonna be revamped into yet another Les Paul clone.

I would be VERY surprised to learn if anyone was making copies of the Brass Rail...

[101Volts]

From what I know, There are some Combo copies and Tym Guitars also makes reproduction Bluesbender necks and bodies according to their parts section. (See link) Bill Gruggett also makes his own version of the Brass Rail.

Tym Guitars Parts List:

http://www.tymguitars.com.au/pricelist_ ... parts.html

Austin

[dorkrockrecords]

Schecter has made a couple inexpensive approximations - the Mosrite-inspired Ultra, as well as a copy of the Rickenbacker Combo 800 (which served as the basis for the Bluesbender shape).

[CivoLee]

I've never seen that guitar before. Where did you find it?

[dorkrockrecords]

I can't remember what that model was called but it was put out by Schecter Japan (ESP) a few years ago. Fano also makes a Combo copy.
http://www.fanoguitars.com/altdefactoRB6.html

[oipunkguy]

Hey Civo,

If I were you I would just keep looking around. I picked up a stereo 350 about 6 months ago for 900 bucks, Adam (dorkrockrecords) is a better expert then I, but I'm sure you could find a blues bender roughly in that price range, as long as you keep looking.
if not I would love to give it a shot, that is make a copy.