Hello Mosrite Fans! - from Northern California

[piperbill]

Hi everyone! I've been a Ventures fan since the 60s and always loved the look of the Mosrite guitars. After finally seeing The Ventures live back in '96, I decided to go for it and found an orphan Mosrite 6-string on ebay that had been painted an ungodly color and looked atrocious - but was complete and cheap! Then I found Bill Gruggett in Bakersfield and he obliged me by totally restoring it to its original sunburst glory. I also own a Celebrity bass that needs original pickups, pickguard, and chrome cover, but that's another story... might never find them. My other guitars include an autographed Nokie Edwards Fender Telecaster and a Gerry McGee Fender Strat. Not that I can play any of them past basic chords, but they're fun to own. I'm looking forward to reading about all of you and your own toys.

Cheers,
Bill

[MWaldorf]

Welcome to the forum Bill. Is your celebrity bass a 24.5" or 30" scale?

[FrankJames]

Welcome to the forum, Bill !!

[piperbill]

What do the measurements refer to? The entire length is roughly 39". The fret board is about 18".

[FritzCat]

Scale length is measured from nut to bridge.

[handbrake]

And, in the case of some oddball guitars, bridge to the zero fret.

[101Volts]

Welcome. There is much Mosrite history posted here and many images.

Here's a photo of a guitar's scale length for reference:



- Austin

[BRRanger]

Welcome Bill, from the Central Valley!
Scott

[stl80]

Welcome.
Jim

[zubrycky]

Welcome!