The guy that owned it gave the expert a history lesson, and with his voice I’d listen all day. Feel like this conversation should be on a porch with a beer and a cigar
The owner of the guitar seriously has the coolest speaking voice. He could've made a fortune narrating westerns or books on tape. I'm born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and our local guitar shop has a small museum of Mosrites. If you're ever in the area check out Front Porch Music.
Semie Mosely customs are amazing! This one makes the 3rd I've ever seen - and I had the privilege of playing the other two! Outstanding, great tone and craftsmanship!😮
With all the knowledge he gave, you will point out *ONE* flaw in his wisdom and understanding of guitars. Shame on you honestly. He is a human like us.
Nobody mentioned that this guitar differs from production Mosrites in that the upper horn on this one is longer than the lower one (like on a Stratocaster). On production Mosrite guitars, the lower horn is longer, giving rise to the idea that Moseley designed the body by flipping a Strat over.
I don’t think Antiques Roadshow give proper appraisals on vintage guitars, they seem to be awfully lowballing on most I’ve seen… just an opinion. I agree about “who’s the expert” statement…
I know an attourney who has an original, natural finish Ventures Mosrite guitar in excellent condition sitting in his closet at home. Yeah, he knows what it's worth.
i bought my first moserite at gutchers music in bakersfield ca in 1968,it was a 12 string which was stolen in 1978,in 1999 i bought a 1966 ventures model
The Ventures played Mosrite guitars exclusively. Prominently displayed on their album covers. I remember l wanted one as a teenager in the 60’s. Beautiful guitars.
@@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286 The difference is, they had a contract with Mosrite from approx. 1963 - 1967 (or up to 1968?) to only play Mosrite guitars. Outside that, they usually played Fenders. However, Nokie Edwards sometimes later (after 2000, maybe earlier?) played his "Hitchhiker" which had the same body shape as a Mosrite Ventures Model, but the Hitchhiker was not a Mosrite (as far as I'm aware.)
dig the tilted pickups for sweet spots and the German curve dish top.. since he mentioned Ricks and working for them you can see it in his fretboard work looks like a Rick. see heel and binding hopefully a better fingerboard..
@@o_o0_x914 Did you just woosh yourself? He's not kidding. It's a combination of the names "Moseley" and "Boatright," although "right" is spelled as "rite" in the name.
I actually have 2 of these exact same models on the shelf in my warehouse out back. Now 6 months ago, these were really hot, but it turned out I bought at the peak and I'm gonna have to unload for a big loss... All right, 25 bucks is the best I can do
The Ventures started with Fenders. Don Wilson acturally preferred his Jazzmaster. Nokie Edwards was the one who really liked Mosrites, and the whole band went with them and actually sold them from the stage (according to legend, anyway). Much later (1990s), Fender issued a Ventures model of its own, a Jazzmaster, Strat, and Jazz Bass.
Mosrites are a bit on the low end, price wise (compared to Fender, Gibson and Rickenbacker) if you're not in Japan. Mosrite never seemed to take off in Europe, America forgot about them (mostly,) Japan's massively into them and Russia probably doesn't know they exist.
15K seems to low for a one off Mosrite USA guitar.I own a1988 signature limited edition that I have played the crap out of and would not trade for any other guitar.My Mosrite was born the same year our youngest daughter was born.Here is a clip of my 1988 Mosrite: th-cam.com/video/eo482hmKlcQ/w-d-xo.html
Strange how the owner taught a good history of his guitar, but when I went to the roadshow they wouldn't let me show my vintage items because they said I know more about them that they do... Now 5 of the nine museums I donated to, since that effort to share my story with the History Channel, have specimens on display... Henry Ford, JFK, Queens, USS Intrepid and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum are all on exhibit...
@@Snarkapotamus doesn’t change the FACT that damage affects value. If u don’t believe that, you simply don’t understand how pricing of used items operates.
Production weights varied a lot. I have one Mosrite bass (1965) that's a boat anchor, and recently sold another one (1968) that was much lighter. The weight may be one reason Moseley chambered the body.
That is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Mosrites are quality instruments. Bakersfield Ca.
The guy that owned it gave the expert a history lesson, and with his voice I’d listen all day. Feel like this conversation should be on a porch with a beer and a cigar
Yes on the cigar
sounds like intelligent, humble and sober narration. can't associate the beer or the cigar with it. maybe a home-made lemonade in the shade.
And a doob
Nothing you cant wiki
The owner of the guitar seriously has the coolest speaking voice. He could've made a fortune narrating westerns or books on tape. I'm born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and our local guitar shop has a small museum of Mosrites. If you're ever in the area check out Front Porch Music.
KO Bossy....I visited that guitar shop when I was livin in Porterville, highly recommend it :-)
Front Porch Music = High Church of Mosrite! Artie knows everything you'd want to know about all things Mosrite.
He sounds like the narrator from Big Lebowski
Semie Mosely customs are amazing! This one makes the 3rd I've ever seen - and I had the privilege of playing the other two! Outstanding, great tone and craftsmanship!😮
I met Seimie Mosley at our Church in Colusa Ca. He was a great man. Miss Him so.
I visited him three times at his shop near me in Burke county NC, in the eighties. This was near Morganton.
So beautiful. Worth every penny
Played a couple of them years ago that Semie had made for his nephew Mark.Very fine instruments.
That. Is. Amazing. History.
Amazing piece of history. Mosley had such a strong aesthetic sense.
Such a beautiful guitar.
Cool. I love those guitars. I have a 66
I have a 67 that's son in mint condition. Even in the case it was bought in with the key
Awesome. I have only seen this guitar in books.
Man... I wanna hear it
Wonderful instrument, amazing story.
“The head thing”. Spoken like a true guitar expert.
With all the knowledge he gave, you will point out *ONE* flaw in his wisdom and understanding of guitars. Shame on you honestly. He is a human like us.
I believe it was the owner who called it that. Not the expert.
@@justinc7512you can't even follow sarcasm, Dumb💩.
Nobody mentioned that this guitar differs from production Mosrites in that the upper horn on this one is longer than the lower one (like on a Stratocaster). On production Mosrite guitars, the lower horn is longer, giving rise to the idea that Moseley designed the body by flipping a Strat over.
Great story to this guitar.
I used drive by the Mosrite shop on Niles street in Bakersfield in the 70's.
That’s a beautiful guitar.
I'm 2 minutes in wondering who the expert is
He owns Mass St Music in Lawrence, KS. An outstanding luthier and a fine man. Very knowledgeable in vintage instruments.
@@rickhubbard3569 - You’re missing the point of his comment. The owner knows a lot about the guitar manufacturers - probably more than the expert.
Then your ignorance of values in fine and rare guitars is not lost on anybody here.
I don’t think Antiques Roadshow give proper appraisals on vintage guitars, they seem to be awfully lowballing on most I’ve seen… just an opinion.
I agree about “who’s the expert” statement…
That's a funky lookin vibrato.
works the same way a bigsby does
It's a prototype. The final Mosrite Vibramute units were much nicer looking & bore a remarkable resemblance to Bigsby models.
I know an attourney who has an original, natural finish Ventures Mosrite guitar in excellent condition sitting in his closet at home. Yeah, he knows what it's worth.
Wonderful history
Mosrite has deep roots in the church. How ironic (iconic?) they would go on to shape the "devil's music"! Kurt Cobain loved his Mosrite Gospel
I knew an ol boy William Hall had a Mosrite. He was a south paw and played it upside down.
That is awesome
i bought my first moserite at gutchers music in bakersfield ca in 1968,it was a 12 string which was stolen in 1978,in 1999 i bought a 1966 ventures model
The Ventures played Mosrite guitars exclusively. Prominently displayed on their album covers. I remember l wanted one as a teenager in the 60’s. Beautiful guitars.
They played Fenders as well. Jazzmaster and Strats
@@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286 The difference is, they had a contract with Mosrite from approx. 1963 - 1967 (or up to 1968?) to only play Mosrite guitars. Outside that, they usually played Fenders. However, Nokie Edwards sometimes later (after 2000, maybe earlier?) played his "Hitchhiker" which had the same body shape as a Mosrite Ventures Model, but the Hitchhiker was not a Mosrite (as far as I'm aware.)
Definitely should’ve kept the Byrdland.
Uncle Ted would agree.
dig the tilted pickups for sweet spots and the German curve dish top..
since he mentioned Ricks and working for them you can see it in his fretboard work
looks like a Rick. see heel and binding hopefully a better fingerboard..
Wow. That's a sexy guitar.
I like the way the guy says “MOSE rite”
Le Spam ... woosh
@@o_o0_x914 Did you just woosh yourself? He's not kidding. It's a combination of the names "Moseley" and "Boatright," although "right" is spelled as "rite" in the name.
I would like to hear it.
Rick from the pawn shop would of offered him 10 bucks and he will be taking a chance 😆😆
I actually have 2 of these exact same models on the shelf in my warehouse out back. Now 6 months ago, these were really hot, but it turned out I bought at the peak and I'm gonna have to unload for a big loss... All right, 25 bucks is the best I can do
Wish we could hear it
Wow, nice Prince guitar!
Wonder if it has that tone and that “ feel”?
“the head thing” on my fiddle got lutherierized last year….
Always I mean always loved the sound and shape and layout of a Mosrite! Don't I remember the Ventures started with a Mosrite?
@ Exactly. The Ventures had a financial interest in Mosrite, and would sell the instruments at their concerts. They did prefer Fender, as you stated.
They started in the late 50s, and played Mosrites from either 1963 - 1967 or from 1963 - 1968.
The Ventures started with Fenders. Don Wilson acturally preferred his Jazzmaster. Nokie Edwards was the one who really liked Mosrites, and the whole band went with them and actually sold them from the stage (according to legend, anyway). Much later (1990s), Fender issued a Ventures model of its own, a Jazzmaster, Strat, and Jazz Bass.
The older gentleman should be a narrator.
looks like the guitar is flexing its muscles
Nice guitar but a bad trade. ... His old Gibson Birdland is probably worth about $50 000 now.
Recreates the headstock to the best of his abilities.
Uses a Marshall font. Looks better I guess.
On the intergalactic marketplace, this would be quite valuable... pre-human extinction toneware.
💓
That piece of History is worth 125 to 175 Grand. There Has to be at least 3 or 5 out in the world .
IMHO, that’s a very low estimate. I’d expect at least $30k.
Mosrites are a bit on the low end, price wise (compared to Fender, Gibson and Rickenbacker) if you're not in Japan. Mosrite never seemed to take off in Europe, America forgot about them (mostly,) Japan's massively into them and Russia probably doesn't know they exist.
It certainly has that cockeyed Mosrite style. Very telling that Ric fired him. The back looks like a refrigerator door.
Ric fired him because he was using their facilities to make his own guitars. I don't think they were worried about competition.
Wonder what she sounds like
15K seems to low for a one off Mosrite USA guitar.I own a1988 signature limited edition that I have played the crap out of and would not trade for any other guitar.My Mosrite was born the same year our youngest daughter was born.Here is a clip of my 1988 Mosrite: th-cam.com/video/eo482hmKlcQ/w-d-xo.html
Just watched this in December 2024. Great video. Enjoyed it immensely.
Lawrence Kansas!!! Rcjh
The guitar is not accoustic, it has dual pick ups. And it still looks heavy, even if the back is hollowed out.
a stinger too!
Be like playing a coffee table.
It looks as the pickups are not centered very good, maybe it's me? I don't like the layout of the pickups
Mosrites were handmade, not on a machine.
Try 50 to a 100 K
#eastwood
Strange how the owner taught a good history of his guitar, but when I went to the roadshow they wouldn't let me show my vintage items because they said I know more about them that they do...
Now 5 of the nine museums I donated to, since that effort to share my story with the History Channel, have specimens on display...
Henry Ford, JFK, Queens, USS Intrepid and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum are all on exhibit...
How about playing the damm thing and give us a taste of the sound
The damage really hurts the value too.
no it does not
It's so unique that it doesn't affect it at all...might even enhance it given the backstory the gentlemen provided.
Damage ALWAYS affects value. ALWAYS.
@@johnnypk1963 - Sorry, but a lot of it depends on rarity and provenance...in this case, it has both.
@@Snarkapotamus doesn’t change the FACT that damage affects value. If u don’t believe that, you simply don’t understand how pricing of used items operates.
Looks heavy.
Production weights varied a lot. I have one Mosrite bass (1965) that's a boat anchor, and recently sold another one (1968) that was much lighter. The weight may be one reason Moseley chambered the body.
It may be one that was hollowed out from the back.
Personally, The BIRDLAND is a much better axe....
It looks like a cow with a bad horn disease, or did someone design it while on a particularly bad trip?
I'd rather have a Gibson Bryland. Mosrite is sort of OK but not all that great. Just my lowly opinion with apologies to Mosrite fans.
Ricke"bach"er
It would be nice to take it out of a Trump state and to bring it up north.
To me its super ugly, I would have kept the Byrdland for sure.
Super ugly is right. I agree 100%
Money is the root of all evil, yet the "pastor" had plenty of money to loan this 19 year old to make this beautiful guitar...😂😂😂
I love the look of most Moserite guitars but this is an ugly beast
They made the ugliest guitars ever made..
that has got to be the ugliest guitar i've ever seen. Still cool though
That is one of the ugliest guitars i have ever seen.
Because its a reflection of your soul
@@PeterAlanA1234567890 ouch ... good heavens, that sure got personal quick. :)
Ugliest guitar ever made.
Should have played that one a bit.