1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

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1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby sloop_john_b » Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:29 pm

I would like to keep this, but I am now knee-deep in a freaking Fender Princeton hot-rodding project and I need some funds. Whyyyyyy do we do these things?

This is a really sweet guitar - a much better player then my recent Excellent-made Ventures model, with really fast frets and a slightly thicker neck. I am told it's a '72 but I don't know how they would know that for sure since there is no serial number to be found. Maybe the pots? Haven't checked for myself.

The finish is a see-through cherry red, though it looks more brown in the photos (it's NOT brown!)

There is a little wear (some chips) where the forearm would sit, and the knob doesn't quite fit on the volume pot for some reason. Only bothersome if you lean over or turn the guitar upside down. I'm guessing it's a replacement pot. No trem arm unfortunately.

I am asking $850 shipped or best offer on this one. I will consider trade offers too! It will come to you in a brand new Fender gig bag.

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby eltuce » Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:30 pm

Aaaah, you have tempted me and I have a thing for buying myself a red guitar at Christmas time. Gotta wait and see what happens with the Coronet I might get first though.

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby JohnnySonic » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:57 am

Wow. That is a stunning finish.
Sure is something special about a cherry red guitar.
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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby sloop_john_b » Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:56 am

Feel free to make me an offer guys. :D

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby JohnnySonic » Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:42 am

I'd like to! But I am currently involved in a custom guitar project. And I think I would bite off a bit more than I can chew. ;)
Best of luck to you though. And hopefully the guitar goes to a good home.
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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby wombat » Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:23 pm

I shouldn't buy any guitar right now, but that one really gets me going!

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby Dennisthe Menace » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:13 pm

Hey sloop_john_b, what's the story on the white Jag???
make the Mos' of it, choose the 'rite stuff.
.........Owner of 9 Mosrites...
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1963 "the Ventures" Model s/n #0038
http://www.thevintagerockproject.com/

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby sloop_john_b » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:07 pm

The white Jag is a '65, body-only refin with matching headstock. Refretted at one point. Electronics all original! I got it on the cheap recently (as far as vintage Fenders go anyway).

It's being setup right now. Needed a new bridge and a new nut - the string spacing was REALLY funky. Also having the frets crowned.

Now, how bout this sweet Avenger folks! Do I hear...

$800 shipped?

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby sloop_john_b » Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:55 pm

She is now on eBay but I will stand by my offer of $800 shipped for forum members!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0602591775

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Re: 1972(?) Mosrite Avenger - $850 shipped

Postby sloop_john_b » Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:49 am

SOLD! Thanks for your interest folks!


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