Wow...I cannot believe what just happened. I responded to a local Mosrite for sale ad, and discovered the holy grail. It is a white Ventures II slab body, serial number B011. It is in players grade condition, but is almost 100% original. It is missing the tremolo arm and spring, but still has the original top and bottom plate (screw in the trem arm hole). Also, the owner unfortunately wired up a phase switch years ago. It was done well and works / functions good, but makes it a bit less 'original'. Original pickups, knobs, tuners, etc. He was the original owner and purchased it at a shop in Santa Monica in 1965. Even has the original case. Dings and bumps here and there, but I can't believe this guitar showed up just a few minutes from my house!! She's all mine now, and here are some photos (courtesy of seller):
I Just Got Ventures II Slab Body Serial #B011
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Re: I Just Got Ventures II Slab Body Serial #B011
Wow!
Congratulations...
And now make us all really jealous and tell us what you've paid... I hope you know you owe us some more pictures
Cheers from Munich,
Max
Congratulations...
And now make us all really jealous and tell us what you've paid... I hope you know you owe us some more pictures
Cheers from Munich,
Max
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Re: I Just Got Ventures II Slab Body Serial #B011
... time to remind you of my Ventures II serial number collection:
http://www.hang10.de/mosrite-ventures-2-serial-numbers/
Cheers, Max
http://www.hang10.de/mosrite-ventures-2-serial-numbers/
Cheers, Max
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my heart
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!
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if found the add ... darn i look every day but not this day
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/msg/3316203051.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/msg/3316203051.html
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A real piece of Mosrite- and Americana history! Congrats
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Great score!
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Wow, sweet deal. Congrats!
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