63 Mosrite Ventures bass

[6stringvince]

This bass is for sale locally for $700
It has a '68 pbass pickup at the neck position...original pickup moved to the bridge... Pots have been replaced..
Looking for opinions as a possible purchase
Thanks

 

[SirMjac28]

I would be curious as to how it sounded ? but I wouldn't be $700.00 curious.

 

[Luckydog]

I never liked the necks or bridges of mosrites. I do like the style though. I'm old enough that these were new when I was a teen, and they were considered very "cool". But the neck and bridge are not for me.

 

[Nijushiho]

I tried one of these once and the 60 cycle hum was a real problem.

 

[P. Aaron]

Too bad it's been modified. Prefer stock for dollar to value purchase.

There are enough of them around where you should be able to find an original one.

If you want to try, beat 'em up on price & see if you can get it at a price you'll pay. If not, walk.

 

[RickBlair]

That bass would be worth a lot more if it was restored to original condition, but you would need a talented person to fill in the space routed out for the original pickup re-location and do a refinish. I don't know if there were any factory Black bodies from that period so you would have to check that also. Possibly some original neck color in the neck pocket or neck pickup route. Maybe the original pickup route by the neck is mostly undisturbed. I don't know what the extra knobs or switches are on the pickguard but those would have to go also.

There should be a date stamped in both the neck pocket and on the neck. Not necessarily the same date but should be reasonably close.

You should disclose any restoration efforts to a potential buyer. The cost to restore might be equal or greater to the going price for these basses.

As it sits, I wouldn't offer more than $300-$350 for it provided you love the way it plays and sounds. If you find anything you don't like I would pass.

Rick B.

 

[gary m]

Sad...shame that it's been messed with. I like old Mosrites.

 

[MEKer]

No way----I'd walk.

 

[Oren Hudson]

Looks like maybe an extra switch or two. Also been painted if it's really a '63. 1963's were only available in sunburst and red (actually a little more candy apple red) and the jack was located on the side of the body. Also missing the bridge cover. I can't see the tuners well enough, but they look like they could be the "duck foot" tuners that weren't used until the late 60's. As stated, a shame. Either use as somewhat of a beater or possibly part out. Looks like a few pieces would work for that. In any event, too much money.