Question about my 1966 Ventures

[manuelortes]

Hi, i´ve three mosrite Ventures, one 65 (early 66) original burgundy colour (some people have told me that is a very rare colour) , one 66 sunburst (this the best sounding of the three), and one 67 red (metallic colour) this one is serial number V….
My question is for the 66 sunburst, this have some 65-66 features, pick-ups without the ® on the “mosrite of California”, Mosley bridge without the “PAT num…” on it, it´s the best sounding of the three.
The problem is that the other two have the “the Ventures” logo, and this don´t have the logo (i´ve post some photos).
I´ve tried to investígate about that and some people have told me that when the Ventures broke their contract with Mosrite the logos were added on the guitar shops.
The serial number of the guitar is 3076 ,
Can anybody tell me why this guitar don´t have the logo?.
Thanks.



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[gplayer]

I don't have clue...but that's a nice looking Mosrite. Be glad to have it.

[Desert Surfer]

Hi, i´ve three mosrite Ventures, one 65 (early 66) original burgundy colour (some people have told me that is a very rare colour) , one 66 sunburst (this the best sounding of the three), and one 67 red (metallic colour) this one is serial number V….
My question is for the 66 sunburst, this have some 65-66 features, pick-ups without the ® on the “mosrite of California”, Mosley bridge without the “PAT num…” on it, it´s the best sounding of the three.
The problem is that the other two have the “the Ventures” logo, and this don´t have the logo (i´ve post some photos).
I´ve tried to investígate about that and some people have told me that when the Ventures broke their contract with Mosrite the logos were added on the guitar shops.
The serial number of the guitar is 3076 ,
Can anybody tell me why this guitar don´t have the logo?. Thanks.

First of all, welcome to our forum. Nice Mosrite collection you have.

I am not an expert but have 3 Mosrite guitars: I can share the info i have on these guitars with you.

1965 Ventures Mark II
1966 Ventures Mark I (restored by Danny)
1967 Joe Maphis model

**The pickup cover on all these 3 guitars has a imprint of “mosrite of California ®”
**Only the Mosley bridge on 1967 Joe Maphis model has the “PAT number…” on it. But not on the other two. I believe this was started in late 1966 or early 1967
**1965 Mark II has "Ventures" logo The 1966 Mark I "Ventures" logo was added on during the restoration. (S/N confirms that it was a Ventures model)

Mark II "Ventures' logo


Joe Maphis model


I heard some of the 1966 model came with "Ventures" decal but some didn't. Your looks like a 1966 model. I wouldn't worry too much about the missing ® on pickup covers nor the "Ventures" logo. Some of the newer Japanese copies have "Ventures" logo too. Does that piece of decal make them real "Ventures" models?

You said it sounds the best. That's the most important thing.

Sorry I can't answer all your questions. Maybe someone else here will do that for you.

Again, I am not an expert but hope these info help.

[MWaldorf]

For what it's worth, my Ventures model, serial number 48XX, has the "R" on the pickups and the patent number on the Moseley. It was sold to me as a '66, but I haven't had the neck off to check any dates so maybe it's an early 67.

It's possible your guitar had the Ventures logo left off on special order; there was discussion here of a bass player in a famous band in the 60s (Ron Meagher of the Beau Brummels in 1964) who custom ordered a Ventures model bass without the Ventures logo as he didn't want to advertise for another group.

[Surferbette]

Just to make things more confused:

Mine has serial number 35xx, so it is a later one than yours but it does not have the truss rod cover so it should be a 65.
It does not have the "R" on the pick ups like yours but has the ventures logo.

Roland

[gplayer]

That's the charm of Mosrites..and Semie.. they seem to be consistent in their inconsistencies.

[Veenture]

That's the charm of Mosrites..and Semie.. they seem to be consistent in their inconsistencies.

That pretty much says it all I guess... Welcome to the forum manuelortes! Paul

[Brian]

Hi, i´ve three mosrite Ventures, one 65 (early 66) original burgundy colour (some people have told me that is a very rare colour) , one 66 sunburst (this the best sounding of the three), and one 67 red (metallic colour) this one is serial number V….
My question is for the 66 sunburst, this have some 65-66 features, pick-ups without the ® on the “mosrite of California”, Mosley bridge without the “PAT num…” on it, it´s the best sounding of the three.
The problem is that the other two have the “the Ventures” logo, and this don´t have the logo (i´ve post some photos).
I´ve tried to investígate about that and some people have told me that when the Ventures broke their contract with Mosrite the logos were added on the guitar shops.
The serial number of the guitar is 3076 ,
Can anybody tell me why this guitar don´t have the logo?. Thanks.

First of all, welcome to our forum. Nice Mosrite collection you have.

I am not an expert but have 3 Mosrite guitars: I can share the info i have on these guitars with you.

1965 Ventures Mark II
1966 Ventures Mark I (restored by Danny)
1967 Joe Maphis model

**The pickup cover on all these 3 guitars has a imprint of “mosrite of California ®”
**Only the Mosley bridge on 1967 Joe Maphis model has the “PAT number…” on it. But not on the other two. I believe this was started in late 1966 or early 1967
**1965 Mark II has "Ventures" logo The 1966 Mark I "Ventures" logo was added on during the restoration. (S/N confirms that it was a Ventures model)

Mark II "Ventures' logo


Joe Maphis model


I heard some of the 1966 model came with "Ventures" decal but some didn't. Your looks like a 1966 model. I wouldn't worry too much about the missing ® on pickup covers nor the "Ventures" logo. Some of the newer Japanese copies have "Ventures" logo too. Does that piece of decal make them real "Ventures" models?

You said it sounds the best. That's the most important thing.

Sorry I can't answer all your questions. Maybe someone else here will do that for you.

Again, I am not an expert but hope these info help.

Can we see some more pictures of that Mark II?

[Desert Surfer]

Sure. Here are more photos of my Mark II. Thanks to Dennis, the top strap button was replaced with a correct vintage one.









BTW, I just came back from a trip to Taiwan a few days ago. I might have missed a lot action here. I will try to catch up....

Desert Surfer

[KRamone27]

Man Vincent, you didn't leave the hula girl on there! Aww man