New Member with '70 Celebrity III 12- String

[Vercus]

Hello,
I'm a new member, and this my first post. I discovered Mosrite when I walked into a pawn shop and saw a really cool looking 12-string on the wall that reminded me of a Gibson ES-335. Turned out it was a Mosrite Celebrity 3 from 1970. I picked it up for $200, and have been enjoying it ever since.

It seems to be really well made and seems to play well for a 12 string. It's all original, and all enjoyable. The pickups are the original Mosrite single coils and are pretty hot. Unfortunately it's got a little crack in the back, but it's really not bad, and doesn't seem to affect the sound at all. Otherwise it's great. I need to change the strings, and while I'm at it, I think I"ll adjust the intonation, as it seems to be out right now.

I'm away from home right now, but if I can remember, I'll take some pics when I get home and try to post them here.

Thanks!
-Jon

[Sarah93003]

Welcome to the forum. I'd love to see pictures as well as the serial number, please. I'll send you a PM about that as well.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Welcome to the Forum Jon.

[Vercus]

Hello Sarah,

The serial number is W-0012, I remembered it off the top of my head.

-Jon

[LoveyX]

Hi Jon,

Welcome to the forum!

Just for my curiosity, what color is your 12-string?

[rog43win]

Hi Jon......welcome to the forum...glad to have you here......

Roger

[101Volts]

Welcome to the forum.

Austin

[MWaldorf]

Welcome to the forum!

[Veenture]

Welcome Jon

[Vercus]

Hello,
It is a sunburst, however it is a little different than the Celebrities on Sarah's site- the sunburst finish is also applied to the back of the neck, and the headstock is black with white writing on it. I'm coming back into town today. If I can remember, I'll get some pics up. Almost forgot- it has the tremolo as well with roller bridge, which I'm told is somewhat rare on a 12 string. Unfortunately, the arm is missing. Doh! Anyone know where to get an arm?

Thanks,
Jon