Instrument: Solid Body Bass Guitar
Brand: Mosrite
Model: "The Ventures" Bass
Finish: Sunburst
SKU: 6084
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1966
Country of Origin: USA
Body Material: Alder
Neck/Fingerboard: Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Tuners: Original
Weight: 8 lbs, 5.4 oz
Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 30"
Nut Width: 1 5/8"
Electronics: Original Single-Coil Neck Pickup
Case: Original Hard-Shell Case
Modifications/Repairs: All original
 
The 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Bass, made in Bakersfield, California, is a rare and iconic piece of 1960s surf and rock history. Featuring a vibrant 3-color sunburst lacquer finish on its alder body, this bass boasts a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
 
The early version is equipped with a Mosrite logo pickup, a sunburst-finished neck, and a black headstock with the white Ventures and "Mosrite of California" logos. It also features the unique "M-Button" bass tuners, which were introduced during this period.
 
With a short 30" scale, slim neck, and low action, the Ventures Bass is renowned for its playability, especially with flatwound strings. The bass produces a solid fundamental tone, perfect for surf, punk, and heavier genres like Iron Butterfly and The Stooges. This example is in very good condition, showing only a couple dings All hardware is original, and the bass includes its original brown tolex hard shell case.
 
This Mosrite Ventures Bass is a collectible, vintage instrument, perfect for players and collectors alike, with all original components and a unique, funky sound that defines 1960s California cool.
 
This bass has been setup by our in-house luthier, and is ready for the stage/studio! Please note that this bass has a couple small dings on the body and headstock. Please refer to our photos, and feel free to ask us any questions about the cosmetic condition of this guitar. Condition is as-described.
 
Ships from Athens, Georgia with its original hard-shell case.