1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar – RARE 100% Original Early ’63 Side Jack Set Neck Type 1 Vibramute w/ Binding & Orig. Hard Case (0148)

– For your consideration is this vintage 1963 Mosrite The Ventures Model MK I electric solidbody guitar.
– This incredibly rare instrument, serial number 0148, is in 100% all original condition with the original brown alligator hard case and era appropriate white leather strap.
– While it is likely Mosrite used a sequential serial number scheme, there remains only 32 documented Mosrite side jacks in this highly desirable configuration. This guitar is already included in the aforementioned production totals, documented here.
The hyperlink directs you to a comprehensive Mosrite database which suggests that a mere 230 Type 1 Mosrites were produced, but based upon only 58 being discovered that estimate seems disproportionately high.
– Once again, this ’63 Mosrite side jack is in 100% all original condition. The original Centralab pots are stamped “134 6349.”
– Highly well preserved, this is an issue-free Side Jack Vibramute Type 1 is excellent cosmetic condition. There are no cracks, no breaks, no repairs, no finish issues, and not a single screw changed: this is a high level collector’s grade specimen.
– It works perfectly and sounds wonderful. The neck pickup measures 13.63 kOHm while the bridge pickup measures 11.92 kOhm. Both are robust and beautiful sounding with superb fidelity.
– Neck measurements: 1.600″ nut width, .747″ neck depth at 1st fret, .821″ neck depth at 12th fret.
– Weight: 8.0 lbs.
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– Concurrently listed here on Reverb.