I was wondering today how many people on this forum have a Celebrity. I thought it would be interesting to compare them, date them if possible, etc. So, if you have one, please post a picture, the serial number, and it's age if you happen to know.
Mine is either a 1966 or 1967 Celebrity III, to the best of my knowledge. There are a couple of things that I've noted as I've been looking at others. One, is that my strap pin is located directly under the neck joint instead of the upper left bout horn. I have not been able to determine why that is. I've seen older as well as newer Celebrity's with the pin on the horn. Was it an arbitrary placement at the factory? Also, I've seen discrepancies with the Mosrite label on the inside of the F hole. Mine says "Celebrity", I've also seen "Archtop", and "Celebrity #3".
So, here is mine, serial number N0772
the back
The body
So, come all you Celebrity onwers, let's see yours!
thanks
Celebrity Roll Call
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1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
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1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
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HELLO
First of all you have a cel. 2 --c3s did not come from the factory with a vibrato--as to the label--some did differ-- it depended on which employee and when they were put in--The strap button was pit at the neck to balance the guitar because of the extra weight of the vibrato--good luck with your list---Andy
First of all you have a cel. 2 --c3s did not come from the factory with a vibrato--as to the label--some did differ-- it depended on which employee and when they were put in--The strap button was pit at the neck to balance the guitar because of the extra weight of the vibrato--good luck with your list---Andy
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Jimmy wants a Celebrity!!!
They are way-cool guitars.
I am selling a couple of guitars on eBay now in hopes of being able to score a Celebrity after they sell.
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They are way-cool guitars.
I am selling a couple of guitars on eBay now in hopes of being able to score a Celebrity after they sell.
--Jim
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Glad to have the insight of another Mosrite "original". Welcome, Andy!
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I've seen at least one in a store locally for around $800.
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Hey, jtr654--
What kind of shape was it in?
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What kind of shape was it in?
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MOSRITE NUMBER ONE wrote:HELLO
First of all you have a cel. 2 --c3s did not come from the factory with a vibrato--as to the label--some did differ-- it depended on which employee and when they were put in--The strap button was pit at the neck to balance the guitar because of the extra weight of the vibrato--good luck with your list---Andy
Hi Andy and welcome to the forum. According to my research mine is a Celebrity III - Mark I; and the vibrato was an optional item. The Celebrity II had chrome tuning keys and the Celebrity had the white plastic tuning keys. I've attached some Mosrite literature that shows the Celebrity III with the vibrato and the specification sheet shows it as optional equipment.
Let me know what ya'll think.
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1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
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Jim it's in player condition good/fair it's at Encore Music in Mpls or at least it was a month or two ago.
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There's one for sale in my local shop as well, a Celeb III with vibrato, wine red with pretty heavy finish checking. I think it was $900.
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I've attached some Mosrite literature that shows the Celebrity III with the vibrato and the specification sheet shows it as optional equipment
You go Girlie!!!
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