Joe Maphis model question
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GTSP
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Joe Maphis model question
Did this gee-tar ever come with out a truss rod &/or truss rod cover?
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
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dubtrub
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
There were several different Joe Maphis model guitars. Can you provide a photo or better description regarding the one you are questioning?
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GTSP
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
Sorry this took so long. Here they are:
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
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Dennisthe Menace
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
GTSP,
They all had truss rods. This particular Maphis is a very early Model judging by the full piece
Vibrato unit. The truss rod adjustment is located down near the neck p'up, in which you will
have to remove the neck p'up to have access to the truss rod.
They all had truss rods. This particular Maphis is a very early Model judging by the full piece
Vibrato unit. The truss rod adjustment is located down near the neck p'up, in which you will
have to remove the neck p'up to have access to the truss rod.
make the Mos' of it, choose the 'rite stuff.
.........Owner of 9 Mosrites...
.....proud owner and documented:
1963 "the Ventures" Model s/n #0038
http://www.thevintagerockproject.com/
.........Owner of 9 Mosrites...
.....proud owner and documented:
1963 "the Ventures" Model s/n #0038
http://www.thevintagerockproject.com/
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jnslobaugh
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
Dennisthe Menace wrote:GTSP,
have to remove the neck p'up to have access to the truss rod.
always makes for easy setup
JEFFREY S. LOBAUGH
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
The serial # on this checks out on Tyms sight as being a Joe Maphis. I just read on a posting in the Craigslist section that someone was suspicious of a JM model b/c of no TR cover.
This guitar makes #5 in the Mosrite stock pile. 3 vintage, 2 modern.
This guitar makes #5 in the Mosrite stock pile. 3 vintage, 2 modern.
In order of purchase:
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
1) Mosrite Ranger
2) V88
3) Stereo 350
4) Hallmark II in Johnny Blue
5) Danelectro '66
6) Celebrity III
7) Hallmark Gospel
8) Serenade
9) Eastwood 300
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
GTSP wrote:The serial # on this checks out on Tyms sight as being a Joe Maphis. I just read on a posting in the Craigslist section that someone was suspicious of a JM model b/c of no TR cover.
This guitar makes #5 in the Mosrite stock pile. 3 vintage, 2 modern.
That's a nice collection
.....make the Mos' of it, choose the 'rite stuff.
.........Owner of 9 Mosrites...
.....proud owner and documented:
1963 "the Ventures" Model s/n #0038
http://www.thevintagerockproject.com/
.........Owner of 9 Mosrites...
.....proud owner and documented:
1963 "the Ventures" Model s/n #0038
http://www.thevintagerockproject.com/
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oipunkguy
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
always makes for easy setup
this is why i prefer the 66 mosrites and later production models, because the truss rod adjustment was moved to the headstock. to adjust my ramones mosrite I have to take off the neck to adjust it. it's a major pain......
this is why i prefer the 66 mosrites and later production models, because the truss rod adjustment was moved to the headstock. to adjust my ramones mosrite I have to take off the neck to adjust it. it's a major pain......
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Re: Joe Maphis model question
Congrats!! How do like it so far? I'm still trying to negotiate on an early full-trem JM here myself. It does have a truss rod cover. Your JM looks in good shape. Is it all original still?
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....and does it hum? The one I'm checking out has that 'classic P90'ish' hum going on and the pups are hot. Anyone knows how much those Mosrite pups from '66-'67 measures out?
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