70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

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70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

Postby poppyg » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:36 am

Could this be a factory finish from the 70's?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have a value estimate?
Much Thanks in advance.
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Re: 70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

Postby LoveyX » Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:42 am

Hi poppyg!
Awesome looking Mosrite you have there!
IMHO it is a late 60's version based on the logo design.
It looks pretty standard except for the finish, knobs & pick guard,
they may be custom, mods, or a special order.
Is there a serial number between the last two frets?
If anyone has any info on the instrument, feel free to chime in... :?:

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Re: 70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

Postby Bob Shade » Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:55 am

That is unlike any factory finish I have ever seen. Looks like a refin on a 65 or 66 guitar. My best guess.

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Re: 70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

Postby Bob Shade » Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:56 am

Actually it looks like a 67 or 68 to me with no Ventures logo and sharp cut at the horn.

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Re: 70s Mosrite XII Sparkle Finish?

Postby StevieSTL » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:02 am

-- Possibly a Marty Bell paint job?
The gangster looks so frightening, with his luger in his hand
When he gets home to his children, he's a family man
But when it comes to the nitty-gritty, he can shove in his knife
Yes he really looks quite religious, he's been an outlaw all his life


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