Mosrite Mark II...some questions

[Shizenda]

Thanks Veenture, I honestly didn't know that. I seem to recall that the late 90's, early 2000's models I used to see in Japan didn't have one, but as there were at least 3 'Mosrite' manufacturers there at the time perhaps I was confusing them.

Incedentally, what is the number on your fretboard? Is it a high number?

[oipunkguy]

the one i own is supposely a prototype from the 1990's, but i really have no idea since it never had a serial number

[Veenture]

Incedentally, what is the number on your fretboard? Is it a high number?

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[Franco]

It's a sweet guitar though, lets be honest.

- haha thanx!!

and thanks to everyone for the additional info. Seems to be kind of a mystery Mosrite. All I know is that it is an absolute blast to play and I really haven't put it down since I bought it. My next guitar is definitely going to be a Ventures Mosrite, hopefully I can find a nice deal on something vintage.

[Stop Worrying Mike]

My understanding, and I am happy to be corrected on this, is that Kurokumo do not have serial numbers on their fretboards but do have 'of California' on the headstock. But Kurokumo owners will be able to confirm this.

For some bonus confusion, in addition to "of California", some Kurokumos now say "Mosrite Crafted by Kurokumo"



http://kurokumo.sblo.jp/article/49522619.html

It's a sweet guitar though, lets be honest.

Hear, hear!

[Veenture]

For some bonus confusion, in addition to "of California", some Kurokumos now say "Mosrite Crafted by Kurokumo"

http://kurokumo2.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_file ... F6561s.jpg

Hey, that's new to me. At least that puts an end to sleuthing around as to its origin.

[Stop Worrying Mike]

Mmmm, it's a tough one.

My first thought is that it's a Fillmore Mosrite because of the serial number and tortoise shell scratch plate, but the MIJ Fillmores have 'of Classics' on the headstock, so with the 'of California' there, it might be one sold or assembled in the US?

My understanding, and I am happy to be corrected on this, is that Kurokumo do not have serial numbers on their fretboards but do have 'of California' on the headstock. But Kurokumo owners will be able to confirm this.

It's a sweet guitar though, lets be honest.

Scott

My Ventures II has no serial number on the neck and appears to be a Kurokomo Blitzkrieg/WD. I really don't care if mine is fake is some regard because it rocks! The blue has just a trace a sparkle in it, makes it shimmer without looking gaudy. Not sure if that's common amongst factories currently producing them, but it sure is pretty!

[Franco]

I know purists will probably hate it, but this is the headstock of my guitar now:

[BRRanger]

Doesn't bother me. I just got a "Play Guitar with the Ventures #3" also, came with a CAR Ventures model I bought!
Scott