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Mosrite stringed instruments were originally produced by
the late Semie Moseley and are known worldwide for their
fine tone and excellent playability. I was fortunate
enough to have purchased a new Mosrite guitar in the mid to
late 60's before they became the collectable item they are
today. The original Mosrite of California company all but
disappeared for many years although, for a while, a small
number of instruments were still being produced by Semie
(largely unbeknownst to the general public) and a couple
of Japanese companies began selling copies (primarily
unauthorized). Today, legitimate Japanese reissue Mosrite
guitars may be purchased and are legally using the Mosrite
of California name. A more extensive and detailed history
of Mosrite may be found on the "Tym guitars" Web
site (see link below).
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Me & my Mosrite
This is a picture of a Country band I was in sometime
around the mid 70's. I am holding a Mosrite, Ventures
model, three color sunburst guitar. I bought the
guitar new back in the 60's and, as near as I can
determine, it's probably of a late 65 or 66 vintage.
It has a bolt on neck, front jack, and the truss rod
adjustment is on the head.
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Tym guitars
Tym guitars makes hand crafted
custom guitars and effects pedals for well known
local, Australian and international bands. They
specialize in Mosrite copies, but make originals as
well. This site also has a history of Mosrite guitars.
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Fillmore Co. LTD
Fillmore Company Limited was established in Tokyo,
Japan as Fillmore Music Store in 1976. Fillmore has
released many Mosrite models for over the years.
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Ed Roman Guitars
Claims that his Mosrites are
100% authentic. Upon request will give a signed
statement that guitar was purchased from Mosrite of
California.
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