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About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:34 pm
by lonmax
I just purchased a very nice mint condition 1966 Ventures Mosrite guitar here in North Texas. The guitar is came with an autograph on the pick guard from "Nokie Edwards".
I am trying to locate the names of Mosrite inspectors back in 1966.. I took the neck off and although faint I believe the name was Pat or Patsy Gomez..
Can anyone assist me?
Lonnie Maxcy
Fort Worth, Texas
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:54 pm
by SurferBill
Well...I think you need to mail that guitar to me for a thorough inspection!!!
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:44 pm
by rynaro
WOW that is an amazing buy!
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:30 am
by lonmax
A little background of my Ventures Model 1966 Mosrite just purchased in North Texas: The pick guard was autographed by Nokie Edwards apprx. 2 years ago when he was in North Texas to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe, 2008 or 2009. At the same time, Nokie was in the studio in Hurst Texas with The Light Crust Doughboys: The gentleman who sold me this fabulous piece had dinner with Nokie and received the signature on this Mosrite!
Also, The Gentleman who sold it to me was a Surf Rocker back in 1963, The Imperials, has pictures of his group playing all Mosrite guitars. His group, The Imperials, got back together in 1997 0r 1998 (after 30+ years) cut a CD and were later that year invited o play for the huge Car festival in California with The Beach Boys, Tornadoes, Sha-Na-Na- etc....
He and I have talked about old times and Mosrites for hours.. When I finally figure out how to post pictures on this site I will share photos of my 1966 Mosrite. IF anybody cares to see it?
Lonnie
Fort Worth, Texas
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:31 am
by Veenture
Lonnie, if you have any pictures to further 'illustrate' your interesting story and -guitar, please show 'em to us if you can...we're a hungry lot here, you know!
Welcome to the forum, BTW.
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:34 am
by Gary67
Hi Lonnie and welcome! Sounds like a great story and guitar! Yes, when you can, please post some pictures. Thanks! -Gary
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:57 am
by JohnnySonic
Welcome Lonnie! Mosrite pictures are ALWAYS in demand here at the forum.
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:29 am
by MWaldorf
Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the new guitar! I've also got a '66 Ventures model - it's the guitar in the forum logo! Great that you know some of the history of the guitar - was the guy you bought it from the original owner? Did he use it on any recordings?
Mel
PS. we always like pictures, so please do share them when you get a chance!
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:24 pm
by rog43win
Welcome Lonnie......thanks for the interesting stories...looking forward to seeing your guitar..
Roger
Re: About my New mint condition 1966 Mosrite #4966
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:17 pm
by Sarah93003
Welcome to the forum and yes, pictures please!