MozRite wrote:Eduardo, your bass is beautiful.
I was at Guitar Center in Pasadena (CA) a couple of years ago and they had a Mosrite. Even though I am no expert I think it's safe to say it was a Japanese model and not a vintage model due to it's being super clean and just seeming to be a more recent made guitar. This is the only 2nd of 2 Mosrites I have seen at Guitar Center. The first was 20 years ago at GC in West Covina (CA) and that was a vintage model yet I was not interested in them in those days and only played it for a quick minute before putting it down.
The more recent one I saw I think was going for $1,200. Depending on the actual maker and model of this Japanese it might have been a reasonable price. I wish I had paid more attention to the make on it although there was no designation as to who made it other than saying Mosrite of California. So Filmore, Excellent KuroKumo , or another Japanese maker? I doubt a '70s Avenger though, way too clean and new feeling.
Eduardo, would you mind disclosing how much you paid for it?
Thanks, Moz. I don't mind disclosing how much I paid for it: $1099.99. But, unfortunately, there were added costs such as New York State Sales Tax 'cause Guitar Center has branches here: $99.95. Shipping & Handling from Dublin, CA to NYC: $21.73 which surprised me 'cause the box's label said it weighed 31 pounds! Total: $1,221.27. I lucked out 'cause, normally, I was going to pick it up at the 14th St. Store but after I was told it had arrived I experienced buyer's remorse and I was going to let time pass and after 2 weeks it would be returned to Dublin and I would be out only the shipping charges. My wife supported me but prodded me to get it and get my rocks off and then sell it on ebay for a profit 'cause I'm sure I can get $1,500 for it.
I called the store and asked them to deliver it to my apartment building. When I asked how much they would charge me for delivery the rep said it was free! When it got here and I saw the 31 pound weight I was so relieved 'cause there is no way that I could have handled a big, heavy box. Actually, it was the dinosaur carrying case made of wood with cushioned corners and it weighed 15 pounds! Since it's not selling on ebay I'm going to discard it and keep the bass in the gig bag I'm waiting for.
All the bass needs is a good rubdown with a nice soft cloth that will make it shine so that it looks almost new, as if it was never played. But you can tell it's from 1990 due to the pick guard not being as white, toned, as when it was new 27 years ago.