zak wrote:Here's some photos of my Excellent '65 Ventures model reissue (Mosrite Japan), it's approximately 8 years old.
The pics are pretty huge, so I'm posting the thumbnails, click on 'em to see the full-size version.
Closeup of the tailpiece (with dog hair!):
Note the "incorrect" M knobs...
...and "incorrect" switch tip:
"Unauthorized" Ventures logo:
Neck plate says "Mosrite" - kinda blurry, sorry.
Kluson knock-offs also say 'Mosrite" on 'em:
Oh yeah, one more thing: I found this photo of a "Ranger" bridge on a Japanese website:
http://www.mosrite.co.jp/ranger_model/parts_02.jpg
That doesn't look like a very good saddle design to me...
Yeah, Zak, that "poor saddle design" was meant for the "Non-Tremelo" Mosrites with the exception of the Mark Vs, but at the same time, I have heard that you could get the "upgrade roller bearing saddles" as an option for the Mark Vs. And I HAVE SEEN (USA made) Mark Vs with the upgrade on them over the years. The MAJORITY of the NON roller saddles were usually found on the Celebrity IIIs.
BTW, NICE PIX of your '65.