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Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:34 am
by TerryTNM
I was sent these photos from a man in Japan. I have never seen any earlier photos of Semie's work.
The head attachment is quite unique. I'm not sure what that's all about.
No information or time frame accompanied these photos that I could read. They appeared on a Japanese Mosrite forum with text in Japanese.
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:46 am
by Dennisthe Menace
Terry,
WoW!! Double truss-rods?? Was Rickenbacker already installing the double truss
rods back in the 50s when Semie was working there? I thought it was later than that.
Wander if Semie was influenced by that.............
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:36 am
by Veenture
Wow, if those endearing artifacts don't radiate 'Uncle Semie's' passion for his work I don't know what does...
the mother of pearl inlay... spelling his name and showing his faith...wonder what the body shape would have looked like (if there ever was one).
Maybe someone out there, -family, friends, employees, collegues (Rickenbacker) may see this and hopefully respond
Thanks for posting Terry!
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:09 am
by 101Volts
Thanks for posting! I have never seen another Mosrite neck like this before.
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:12 am
by GattonFan
I'm missing something here - no pix are showing on this post.
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:50 am
by dorkrockrecords
Hey Terry -
If you forward me the Japanese link I can translate it.
Cheers,
Adam
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:57 am
by TerryTNM
GattonFan wrote:I'm missing something here - no pix are showing on this post.
GattonFan, That may be because the images are in .gif format.
Adam - Will do:
http://ameblo.jp/mosrite-us/entry-10296517097.html
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:13 am
by dorkrockrecords
This is a photograph of the first guitar neck Semie Moseley made as a boy.
The head is inlaid with a cross, as well as his own name across the fretboard.
Semie always cherished this neck, and it was laid upon the altar at his funeral.
Of course, this neck is Loretta's pride and joy.
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:28 pm
by Veenture
...a fitting conclusion to an entertaining thread
Re: Semie's earliest artifact.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:38 pm
by GattonFan
GattonFan, That may be because the images are in .gif format
That was it. I couldn't see them on my work computer, but at home I see them fine. Guess I'm gonna have to quit work so I can keep up with he Forum! That is a great story about the neck