Mosrite Serenade model (Acoustic) Serial Numbers #s List (1960s.)

[101Volts]

The Mosrite Serenade is a Set Neck Acoustic 6-String Guitar that seems to have started production in 1965 or 1966.

When I update the list, the most recent update will be to this main topic, and I'll also make a new reply to the topic. (I originally just made replies, which may explain if you had a broken link from a site like The Gear Page while attempting to come over here. I deleted the excessive numbers of replies to make it easier to navigate the topic.)

The Mosrite Serenade is a Set Neck Acoustic 6-String Guitar that seems to have started production in 1965 or 1966.

When I update the list, the most recent update will be to this main topic, and I'll also make a new reply to the topic. (I originally just made replies, which may explain if you had a broken link from a site like The Gear Page while attempting to come over here. I deleted the excessive numbers of replies to make it easier to navigate the topic.)

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Recent Updates:
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13 April 2023:

Jake Wildwood replied to me a year ago about the weird Bolt-On Serenade, so I added a detail to it (FE-8082.)

1 July, 2023:

F0204 Added. https://reverb.com/item/70699172-vintag ... -w-gig-bag

2024:

17 February, 2024:

Trimmed my excessive replies to this topic, to make it easier to navigate.

Also, F0316 is owned by forum member ElTwang.

Lastly, the weird Bolt-on Serenade FE-8082 is probably a Balladere with the wrong sticker, but I don't know for certain.

19 February, 2024:

Added:

F0167 - Unknown Finish. Mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 249998486/

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Legend:
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When I describe an instrument's "P.G.," that's its Pickguard.
When I describe an instrument's "T.R.C.," that's its Truss Rod Cover.

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Accounted for # List:
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F0001 - Natural, Brown Back, Natural Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - Showed up on Youtube from John Horak (who does not own it, but who played it for the video.) Owned by John's father in law, who bought it used in the 1970s for $150. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbe7SbWFWBk
F0046 - Natural, ??? Back, Natural Brown Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - Deke Dickerson's Guitar. Truss Rod's supposed to rattle at a specific frequency (not unheard of with Mosrites, my Ventures II is the same.) Seen in the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 186939538/
F0055 - Finish Unknown. Page saved. Mentioned here, in comments under F0256. Bought by the original owner in 1966. It was repaired, but not well: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade ----- Second reference at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vintage ... 509820734/
F0058 - Natural, Natural Back, Natural Headstock. P.G. Missing, White T.R.C. - Page saved. Seems to have a 1 piece neck. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... de?in=1789
F0104 - Sunburst Body, Front. Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - One pic only, so I can't see the back. Pic and page saved. https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarporn/com ... _a_little/
F0137 over F0157 (Misprint) - Sunburst Body and Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - This guitar was rescued from the trash around 1980 - 1981. It has damage on the sides, to some spots of binding, but it's playable. Was for sale on eBay from seller "d_vicalvi1" in Massachusetts. Pics and eBay Page saved.
F0167 - Unknown Finish. Mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 249998486/
F0174 - Sunburst Body and Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C. - Pic and page saved. http://home.insightbb.com/~marksma/wsb/ ... 27239.html
F0204 - Natural Body (Front, Back, and Sides,) Natural Neck, Natural Headstock. Has a crack in the top between the Bridge and End Strap Pin, and has a broken truss rod. https://reverb.com/item/70699172-vintag ... -w-gig-bag
F0213 - Finish Unknown. Mentioned here, in comments under F0256. Page saved. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade
F0223 - Natural, Brown Back, Light to Light Brown Burst Neck and Headstock. P.G. Missing, Black T.R.C. - 2-Piece Neck. Page saved. Was for sale on Reverb from "BrandX Kemper Profiles" in San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: https://reverb.com/item/23831-mosrite-s ... -condition
F0256 - Sunburst, Sunburst Back, Black Headstock. Tortoiseshell P.G., White T.R.C. - Can't tell how many pieces of wood were used to build the neck; photos are too far away and blurry. Page saved. - Mentioned here, with photos: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade ----- More Pics at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenTheG8/post ... JD2c7iTtRl
F0260 - Natural Spruce top, Mahogany back, sides, neck, and probably headstock. Brazilian Rosewood Bridge. Tortoiseshell P.G., White T.R.C. - Owned by forum member "t-bone," who bought it on eBay in 2017. I had mentioned the serial number myself, in this thread linked. Most pics saved (but not all.) viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7004&hilit=mosrite+acoustic - UPDATE, Jan 2 2022: Neck has some bolts attached to it from the inside of the guitar.
F0316 - Natural front, Natural back, Natural neck, Natural headstock but with a unusual dark section at its end near the M cutout (which may or may not be original.) Neck is a 2-piece. Tortoiseshell P.G., Black T.R.C. Showed up for sale on Reverb in Sonoma, California. Pics and page saved. Currently owned by forum member ElTwang. https://reverb.com/item/61050141-mosrite-serenade-1965

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Partly Accounted For # and Unconfirmed # Section:
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F010 or F0103 - Sunburst Body & Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C., Found Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 570049635/
F0112 - Uncertain number. Found on Facebook.
F02?? - Sunburst Body, Sunburst Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoiseshell P.G., Black T.R.C. - Pages saved. For sale from Nationwide Guitars. Link 1, to their photos: http://www.nationwideguitars.com/1965mo ... enade.html Link 2, to their ad: https://www.gbase.com/gear/mosrite-sere ... 5-sunburst

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Not Accounted For # Section:
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F???? - Natural, Dark Red-looking Back and Headstock, Missing P.G., White T.R.C. - Seems to have a 1 piece neck. Page saved. Has noticeable damage to the front, somewhat in line with a strum pattern. Was for sale on Reverb from "The Guitar Broker" in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. https://reverb.com/item/496123-mosrite- ... 65-natural
F???? - Natural Body and Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - Pic and Page saved. https://artyousee.tumblr.com/post/80938 ... 4-serenade
F???? - Stripped Paint and Logo, Missing P.G. and T.R.C. - Has no metal string guide, so that may or may not be original. The page said it was a "1964" model. Maybe it never had a pickguard? It looks as though it did, but the pic is not very good to tell that. Pic and page saved. https://artyousee.tumblr.com/post/80938 ... 4-serenade
F???? - Yellow to Brown to Black Burst. Tortosieshell P.G., can't tell about the Neck or Headstock. - Pic of the body saved. Was on eBay at some point.

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No Number Section:
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Blank (Number lost?) - Natural Body, Darker Neck, Black Headstock. Black P.G., White T.R.C. - on eBay on 9 December, 2022. I asked about a serial number, nothing was present, according to the seller. Pics & Page saved.

Blank - Demonstration model, one of a kind. I'm not sure if this counts as a Serenade or not, but I'm leaving it here for lack of a better place to put it, for now.

This blank guitar has a Natural Front, Brown Back, Brown 1970s style Mosrite Headstock. Missing (or no) P.G., Black T.R.C. - Found at Ed Roman's Site. Pics & Page Saved. http://www.edroman.com/detail_sheets/mo ... uitar.html -

UPDATE, Jan 2 2022: Guitar surfaced at a Facebook Page; it's explained here by the current owner that it's a one of a kind demo model, and he's had it since he was in 6th grade, in 1969. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 495782754/

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Strange Numbers Given Section:
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Some of these (if not all of them) may be Balladere models; I don't know the Balladere models very well, they barely ever show up.

FE-8082, Style Serenade - Strange one. It has a normal Natural Front, Brown Back. Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C., but then it has a 3 Bolt Neck and "Diamond" Tuners. Jake Wildwood added some string trees to it. Perhaps this is a 1968 model? Or is it a Balladere with the wrong sticker? Pics & page saved. https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2021/ ... attop.html
FG-8103 - Natural Body, Natural Headstock, Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C. - Page and pics saved. This is probably a Balladere of some kind, but it's in here for the moment. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -117390642 --- Later talked about on Facebook, mistakenly as FG-8403 at first: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1108953 ... 657409013/


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Likely to be a Japanese Reissue:
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Xns939 - White Body, White Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - The title said the Serial Number is "Xns939." Found in a web search, the link went to a long gone eBay listing. Pic saved. UPDATE, 15 Jan 2023: This is likely to be a Japanese Reissue. I saw a definite reissue in the same finish in late 2022, but I didn't see a number on it.


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Total of Guitars:
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Accounted for #s: 14.
Accounted for #s, Partial or Unconfirmed: 3.
Japanese Reissue (Likely: ) 1.
Not Accounted For #s: 4.
No # - 2
Strange #s, Complete - 2

26, in total.

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Finishes and variants accounted for:
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I don't account for Pickguards or Truss Rod Covers here.

Natural Body, Brown Back, Natural Headstock - 1; (F0001.)
Natural Body, Brown Back, Brown Headstock - 2.
Natural Body, Natural Back, Light to Brown Burst Back of Neck that goes to both sides of Headstock - 1; (F0223.)
Natural Body, Natural Neck, Natural Headstock - 1; (F0058.)
Natural Body, Dark Red Back, Dark Red Back of Neck, Dark Red Headstock - 1.
Sunburst Body, Sunburst Neck, Black Headstock - 4; (F002x, F0137, F0174, F0256.)

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Finishes partly accounted for:
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Natural Front & Back, Natural Neck, Natural Headstock - 1. (F0316.)
Natural Front, Probably Brown Back, Brown Headstock - 1. (F0260.)
Natural Body, Unknown Neck, Natural Headstock, - 1. (Unknown #.)
Yellow to Brown to Black Burst Body, all else is unknown - 1. (Unknown #.)
White Body, Unknown Neck (but probably white,) White Headstock - 1: "Xns939."

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- Austin

[101Volts]

Mosrite Serenade Serial No. List Updates Tally:

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May:

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19th:
Posted list with 7 instruments included (5 with accounted for numbers.)

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20th (update 1,)

1: Added equal signs to make these lists more formatted.

2: Various unknown guitars added. Some had numbers provided, but they sound strange.

3: One guitar that definitely has a weird number has been added.

4: Because of 3, I moved guitars that I considered "Unknown" to two new "Strange #" and "Strange # (Partial)" sections.

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20th (update 2.)

Re-added "New Guitar Added" Bold and Underscored text to guitars I forgot to add the text to.

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21st:

F0174 (Sunburst Body and Neck, Black Headstock) added. Pic and page saved. http://home.insightbb.com/~marksma/wsb/ ... 27239.html

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June:
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1st:

F0137 (Sunburst Body, Neck, Black Headstock) Added. I nearly passed this one up.

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3rd (update 1,)

Unknown # Guitar found on Ed Roman's Site. Pics & Page Saved. http://www.edroman.com/detail_sheets/mo ... uitar.html

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3rd (update 2.)

F0260 Added, after it was found on the forum. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7004&hilit=mosrite+acoustic

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January:
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2nd:

1: t-bone's F 0260 has been updated.

2: The one that was on Ed Roman's site surfaced at a Facebook page by the current owner. It's a one of a kind model, without a serial number. I moved it to a new section, for ones without a number.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 495782754/

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November:
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5th:

F0316 added; a new highest number for the list. Was listed in Late September or Early October, 2022. https://reverb.com/item/61050141-mosrite-serenade-1965

Also changed the list format a bit.

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5th and 6th:

Changed the list format a bit, to fit with the other lists.

Added 4 instruments, and got more info of one:

F010 or F0103 - Sunburst Body & Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 570049635/

F0316 - a new highest number for the list. Was listed in Late September or Early October, 2022. https://reverb.com/item/61050141-mosrite-serenade-1965

FB-8026, Style S-401 - Pics and page saved. Found here: https://www.alamomusic.com/used-1965-mo ... ic-guitar/

FE-8082, Style Serenade - Odd one. 3 Bolt neck, Diamond Tuners. Perhaps this is a later Serenade from 1968, but that's speculation.

Mention of FG-8403 was found, and so it was added, but then it was removed because it's actually FG-8103 which is already on the list. No photos, but more photos may be coming.

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13th:

Update 1:

Added F0104 - Sunburst. I'm surprised I forgot this one, I saw the post on Reddit 10 months ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarporn/com ... _a_little/

Also, some of the numbers that I listed were actually for Balladere models. The following two were removed & transferred to my Balladere folder. The other strange numbered instruments that I left may also be Balladeres, but I don't have enough references to Balladeres to tell yet.

FB-8026 (Balladere Style I, Set Neck)
FA-62xx (Balladere Style III, Bolt-On)

Update 2:

Linked another reference to F0055.

Also, moved F0104 from its incorrect place in the list.

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14th:

A few more pictures of F0256 found at Facebook.

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15th:

F0046, Natural, Deke Dickerson's Guitar, added. Seen in the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 186939538/

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January:
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15th:

Blank instrument added that was on eBay on the 9th of December, 2022.

Also added info to the strange no. "XNS" guitar, & gave it its own section. It's likely to be a Japanese Reissue, so I may or may not add more of them to this list if they show up.

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April:
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13th:

Jake Wildwood replied to me a year ago about the weird Bolt-On Serenade, so I added a detail to it (FE-8082.)

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July:
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F0204 Added. https://reverb.com/item/70699172-vintag ... -w-gig-bag

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17 February:

Trimmed my excessive replies to this topic, to make it easier to navigate.

Also, F0316 is owned by forum member ElTwang.

Lastly, the weird Bolt-on Serenade FE-8082 is probably a Balladere with the wrong sticker, but I don't know for certain.

19 February, 2024:

Added:

F0167 - Unknown Finish. Mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 249998486/

- Austin

[101Volts]

Reply reserved in case of future updates being too much for the above reply.

- Austin

[101Volts]

Reply reserved in case of future updates being too much for the above reply.

- Austin

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Reply reserved in case of future updates being too much for the above reply.

- Austin

[101Volts]

Reply reserved in case of future updates being too much for the above reply.

- Austin

[t-bone]

Hey, Austin. a little more info on F 0260. it is not set neck, there are screws on the inside of the body at the neck joint (may be glued as well). tight grained spruce for the sound board, mahogany back, sides, and neck. the bridge is made from brazilian rosewood and the neck of another kind of rosewood. thanks for the interesting topic.

[101Volts]

Hey, Austin. a little more info on F 0260. it is not set neck, there are screws on the inside of the body at the neck joint (may be glued as well). tight grained spruce for the sound board, mahogany back, sides, and neck. the bridge is made from brazilian rosewood and the neck of another kind of rosewood. thanks for the interesting topic.

You're welcome, and thanks. I'm not sure if I should move your F0260 guitar to another list or not; after all, it doesn't have bolts visible from the back, like the Balladeer.

(Edit: reply trimmed for the topic. The list was here.)

- Austin

[101Volts]

The Mosrite Serenade is a Set Neck Acoustic 6-String Guitar that seems to have started production in 1965 or 1966.

When I update the list, the most recent update will be to this main topic, and I'll also make a new reply to the topic. (I originally just made replies, which may explain if you had a broken link from a site like The Gear Page while attempting to come over here. I deleted the excessive numbers of replies to make it easier to navigate the topic.)

The Mosrite Serenade is a Set Neck Acoustic 6-String Guitar that seems to have started production in 1965 or 1966.

When I update the list, the most recent update will be to this main topic, and I'll also make a new reply to the topic. (I originally just made replies, which may explain if you had a broken link from a site like The Gear Page while attempting to come over here. I deleted the excessive numbers of replies to make it easier to navigate the topic.)

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Recent Updates:
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13 April 2023:

Jake Wildwood replied to me a year ago about the weird Bolt-On Serenade, so I added a detail to it (FE-8082.)

1 July, 2023:

F0204 Added. https://reverb.com/item/70699172-vintag ... -w-gig-bag

2024:

17 February, 2024:

Trimmed my excessive replies to this topic, to make it easier to navigate.

Also, F0316 is owned by forum member ElTwang.

Lastly, the weird Bolt-on Serenade FE-8082 is probably a Balladere with the wrong sticker, but I don't know for certain.

19 February, 2024:

Added:

F0167 - Unknown Finish. Mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 249998486/

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Legend:
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When I describe an instrument's "P.G.," that's its Pickguard.
When I describe an instrument's "T.R.C.," that's its Truss Rod Cover.

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Accounted for # List:
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F0001 - Natural, Brown Back, Natural Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - Showed up on Youtube from John Horak (who does not own it, but who played it for the video.) Owned by John's father in law, who bought it used in the 1970s for $150. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbe7SbWFWBk
F0046 - Natural, ??? Back, Natural Brown Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - Deke Dickerson's Guitar. Truss Rod's supposed to rattle at a specific frequency (not unheard of with Mosrites, my Ventures II is the same.) Seen in the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 186939538/
F0055 - Finish Unknown. Page saved. Mentioned here, in comments under F0256. Bought by the original owner in 1966. It was repaired, but not well: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade ----- Second reference at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vintage ... 509820734/
F0058 - Natural, Natural Back, Natural Headstock. P.G. Missing, White T.R.C. - Page saved. Seems to have a 1 piece neck. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... de?in=1789
F0104 - Sunburst Body, Front. Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - One pic only, so I can't see the back. Pic and page saved. https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarporn/com ... _a_little/
F0137 over F0157 (Misprint) - Sunburst Body and Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C. - This guitar was rescued from the trash around 1980 - 1981. It has damage on the sides, to some spots of binding, but it's playable. Was for sale on eBay from seller "d_vicalvi1" in Massachusetts. Pics and eBay Page saved.
F0167 - Unknown Finish. Mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 249998486/
F0174 - Sunburst Body and Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C. - Pic and page saved. http://home.insightbb.com/~marksma/wsb/ ... 27239.html
F0204 - Natural Body (Front, Back, and Sides,) Natural Neck, Natural Headstock. Has a crack in the top between the Bridge and End Strap Pin, and has a broken truss rod. https://reverb.com/item/70699172-vintag ... -w-gig-bag
F0213 - Finish Unknown. Mentioned here, in comments under F0256. Page saved. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade
F0223 - Natural, Brown Back, Light to Light Brown Burst Neck and Headstock. P.G. Missing, Black T.R.C. - 2-Piece Neck. Page saved. Was for sale on Reverb from "BrandX Kemper Profiles" in San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: https://reverb.com/item/23831-mosrite-s ... -condition
F0256 - Sunburst, Sunburst Back, Black Headstock. Tortoiseshell P.G., White T.R.C. - Can't tell how many pieces of wood were used to build the neck; photos are too far away and blurry. Page saved. - Mentioned here, with photos: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... e-serenade ----- More Pics at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenTheG8/post ... JD2c7iTtRl
F0260 - Natural Spruce top, Mahogany back, sides, neck, and probably headstock. Brazilian Rosewood Bridge. Tortoiseshell P.G., White T.R.C. - Owned by forum member "t-bone," who bought it on eBay in 2017. I had mentioned the serial number myself, in this thread linked. Most pics saved (but not all.) viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7004&hilit=mosrite+acoustic - UPDATE, Jan 2 2022: Neck has some bolts attached to it from the inside of the guitar.
F0316 - Natural front, Natural back, Natural neck, Natural headstock but with a unusual dark section at its end near the M cutout (which may or may not be original.) Neck is a 2-piece. Tortoiseshell P.G., Black T.R.C. Showed up for sale on Reverb in Sonoma, California. Pics and page saved. Currently owned by forum member ElTwang. https://reverb.com/item/61050141-mosrite-serenade-1965

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Partly Accounted For # and Unconfirmed # Section:
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F010 or F0103 - Sunburst Body & Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoise P.G., White T.R.C., Found Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3294258 ... 570049635/
F0112 - Uncertain number. Found on Facebook.
F02?? - Sunburst Body, Sunburst Neck, Black Headstock. Tortoiseshell P.G., Black T.R.C. - Pages saved. For sale from Nationwide Guitars. Link 1, to their photos: http://www.nationwideguitars.com/1965mo ... enade.html Link 2, to their ad: https://www.gbase.com/gear/mosrite-sere ... 5-sunburst

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Not Accounted For # Section:
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F???? - Natural, Dark Red-looking Back and Headstock, Missing P.G., White T.R.C. - Seems to have a 1 piece neck. Page saved. Has noticeable damage to the front, somewhat in line with a strum pattern. Was for sale on Reverb from "The Guitar Broker" in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. https://reverb.com/item/496123-mosrite- ... 65-natural
F???? - Natural Body and Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - Pic and Page saved. https://artyousee.tumblr.com/post/80938 ... 4-serenade
F???? - Stripped Paint and Logo, Missing P.G. and T.R.C. - Has no metal string guide, so that may or may not be original. The page said it was a "1964" model. Maybe it never had a pickguard? It looks as though it did, but the pic is not very good to tell that. Pic and page saved. https://artyousee.tumblr.com/post/80938 ... 4-serenade
F???? - Yellow to Brown to Black Burst. Tortosieshell P.G., can't tell about the Neck or Headstock. - Pic of the body saved. Was on eBay at some point.

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No Number Section:
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Blank (Number lost?) - Natural Body, Darker Neck, Black Headstock. Black P.G., White T.R.C. - on eBay on 9 December, 2022. I asked about a serial number, nothing was present, according to the seller. Pics & Page saved.

Blank - Demonstration model, one of a kind. I'm not sure if this counts as a Serenade or not, but I'm leaving it here for lack of a better place to put it, for now.

This blank guitar has a Natural Front, Brown Back, Brown 1970s style Mosrite Headstock. Missing (or no) P.G., Black T.R.C. - Found at Ed Roman's Site. Pics & Page Saved. http://www.edroman.com/detail_sheets/mo ... uitar.html -

UPDATE, Jan 2 2022: Guitar surfaced at a Facebook Page; it's explained here by the current owner that it's a one of a kind demo model, and he's had it since he was in 6th grade, in 1969. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosrite ... 495782754/

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Strange Numbers Given Section:
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Some of these (if not all of them) may be Balladere models; I don't know the Balladere models very well, they barely ever show up.

FE-8082, Style Serenade - Strange one. It has a normal Natural Front, Brown Back. Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C., but then it has a 3 Bolt Neck and "Diamond" Tuners. Jake Wildwood added some string trees to it. Perhaps this is a 1968 model? Or is it a Balladere with the wrong sticker? Pics & page saved. https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2021/ ... attop.html
FG-8103 - Natural Body, Natural Headstock, Tortoise P.G., Black T.R.C. - Page and pics saved. This is probably a Balladere of some kind, but it's in here for the moment. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -117390642 --- Later talked about on Facebook, mistakenly as FG-8403 at first: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1108953 ... 657409013/


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Likely to be a Japanese Reissue:
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Xns939 - White Body, White Headstock. Dark P.G., White T.R.C. - The title said the Serial Number is "Xns939." Found in a web search, the link went to a long gone eBay listing. Pic saved. UPDATE, 15 Jan 2023: This is likely to be a Japanese Reissue. I saw a definite reissue in the same finish in late 2022, but I didn't see a number on it.


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Total of Guitars:
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Accounted for #s: 14.
Accounted for #s, Partial or Unconfirmed: 3.
Japanese Reissue (Likely: ) 1.
Not Accounted For #s: 4.
No # - 2
Strange #s, Complete - 2

26, in total.

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Finishes and variants accounted for:
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I don't account for Pickguards or Truss Rod Covers here.

Natural Body, Brown Back, Natural Headstock - 1; (F0001.)
Natural Body, Brown Back, Brown Headstock - 2.
Natural Body, Natural Back, Light to Brown Burst Back of Neck that goes to both sides of Headstock - 1; (F0223.)
Natural Body, Natural Neck, Natural Headstock - 1; (F0058.)
Natural Body, Dark Red Back, Dark Red Back of Neck, Dark Red Headstock - 1.
Sunburst Body, Sunburst Neck, Black Headstock - 4; (F002x, F0137, F0174, F0256.)

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Finishes partly accounted for:
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Natural Front & Back, Natural Neck, Natural Headstock - 1. (F0316.)
Natural Front, Probably Brown Back, Brown Headstock - 1. (F0260.)
Natural Body, Unknown Neck, Natural Headstock, - 1. (Unknown #.)
Yellow to Brown to Black Burst Body, all else is unknown - 1. (Unknown #.)
White Body, Unknown Neck (but probably white,) White Headstock - 1: "Xns939."

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