When was the Joe Maphis model introduced?

[101Volts]

I'm working on the Mosrite Wikipedia page and am wondering when the Joe Maphis model(s) were introduced. I know there is the six-string version, A twelve-string and there is a 30" (or close to that scale) of bass. So when were they introduced in the Mosrite line - 1966? I tried searching with the search bar and it said the terms I used ("Joe Maphis Model" and "Joe Maphis") are too common.

If anyone wants to add to the Wiki page here's a link;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosrite#1960s

Cheers.

Austin

[GuyaGuy]

Might as well mention that the late 60s Joe Maphis wasn't the first Maphis. What became the Ventures/Mark 1 model was.
http://reverb.com/item/52133-mosrite-jo ... 7AodHVwApA



But the one called the Joe Maphis now was 65-68 or 69 according to

http://books.google.com/books?id=M-3HoV ... is&f=false

and

http://bluebookofguitarvalues.com/Elect ... MARK_I_501

[101Volts]

Thanks. The earlier information is already there and now the Joe Maphis model info is there too. Anyone who wants to contribute is welcome.

Austin

[three13]

You should also note the Joe Maphis Model II - my best guess on these is that the bodies were made when he was prototyping for the Model I, and he decided to simplify the cutaways. Later, when he needed money he slapped necks on them and sold them. I'm not sure how mny there are, but I'd be astounded if five exist.

[FritzCat]

I think I saw 2 of them at Front Porch Music in Bakersfield.

[GuyaGuy]

You should also note the Joe Maphis Model II - my best guess on these is that the bodies were made when he was prototyping for the Model I, and he decided to simplify the cutaways. Later, when he needed money he slapped necks on them and sold them. I'm not sure how mny there are, but I'd be astounded if five exist.

That's a nice JM II you got there. To me the II harkens back to his more country-styled guitars.

[sumlin]

I don't have the ability to edit Wikipedia but the section on replicas would be good to expand, especially to include Univox as the Eastwood that's mentioned is actually a copy of a Univox copy if you see what I mean.
I'm quite pro-Univox as you might have gathered!