MOSRITE

Mark I

Model 102

1968

The Mark I was the original MOSRITE VENTURES guitar that was rebranded, with modifications, after the end of the “VENTURES” endorsement agreement. 

Details of the MARK I:

1.        Offset double cut-away solid body.

2.        Bolt on Maple neck.

3.        24 ½” scale.

4.        22 Frets (skinny).

5.        Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

6.        Roller bridge/ vibrato tailpiece.

7.        Chrome hardware.

8.        White pickguard.

9.        (2) Black Single Coil pickups.

10.   Volume/Tone controls.

11.   3 position switch.

This guitar is painted “Metallic Blue” (you can see the gold metallic undercoat in spots where finish is worn off).

As with all MOSRITE “Venture” series guitars of the 1960’s, this is a fast playing guitar and one of the coolest looking styles of all guitars of that time and any time.

This one is in Excellent Condition as to electronics and hardware.  Its cosmetic condition is “ultra relic cool”.  I am a big fan of all original “worn” guitars of the 1950’s/60’s because they are honest guitars.  They look worn because they have been played a lot.  And then played some more (look at fretboard dips).  Making a new guitar look old-on purpose-just seems so odd to me.  If you want an old guitar-buy an original old guitar.  Anything else is a fake.

But this guitar is not worn out, it is worn in.  It seems to be one of those “real player” guitars that is “just right”.  It fits your hands as soon as you pick it up and then it starts almost playing itself.  It fits the cliché of being “naturally fitted” to the player.

If you are looking for a pristine Mosrite, this is not it.

If you are looking for Mosrite with Mojo, this is it.

For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item.  Thank you.

Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.

The guarantee.

1.              The guitar is in VERY GOOD cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad. 

2.             The guitar is in fully operational condition.

3.             Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected.  Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.

4.             In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.

5.             If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller).

6.             Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.

7.             In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller.

8.             No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. 

9.             If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us

ALL TRADES CONSIDERED.