Talk:Mosrite

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Ricky Wilson, B52s. He was listed previously as a notable user of Mosrites, but was deleted along with many others for not being references. Note video of "Private Idaho" with Ricky Wilson clearly playing a Mosrite. http://themusicsover.com/2009/10/12/ricky-wilson-the-b-52s/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Geauxwiki (talk • contribs) 04:08, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

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I worked at the Mosrite Factory in Bakersield, California from August 1977 to January, 1978; during this time period many guitars were being made, about 50 ventures models a month being shipped to Japan. Also made during this time period were the famous Brass rail guitars. Richard Travis

Kurt Cobain's Mosrite
I do not think this section quoted here belongs under the Mosrite History section.

"Kurt Cobain's Mosrite Gospel Guitar (one of only two 'Mark IV gospels', the other is owned by Michelle Moseley) was featured in an online auction in 2006 by Heritage Auction Galleries[1] in Dallas, TX, fetching $131,450.00"

Shouldn't this be under an "Other information" Section? it contributes nothing to the Mosrite history section, It is just a particular rare Mosrite guitar that sold for over 100 grand. The sale of the guitar has nothing to do with Mosrite's history. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.21.31.201 (talk) 03:43, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Besides this, there's so much questioned about the statement:

1: "Gospel" was a name Mosrite occasionally used; to 1: give away guitars to churches and to 2: use a different name until they got their name back from bankruptcy in the late 60s. Kurt's guitar likely falls under this.

2: The name. Where did the "Mark IV" name come from? NOBODY I've heard of in the Mosrite community calls this guitar a "Mark IV" except in a self-fulfiling prophecy loop that started in the Nirvana communities. There's no official nomeclature calling it a Mark IV, the guitar was a Mark V before it got the Gospel name and it should be referenced as a Mark V unless there's official word on it; however, Semie Moseley died in 1992 so he can't answer our questions about it.

3: The number of supposed "Gospel Mark IVs" in existence. Kurt had one (a Sunburst one,) true, but the other one he had was a regular 1966-69 Mosrite Mark V and that one was Blue. I've heard there are are more than 2 in existence and their serial numbers are very high in the Mark V run (Cobain's is B1697, the highest I've seen is B1700.) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.88.142.41 (talk) 04:55, 4 December 2018 (UTC)

Ventures Model Design
I spoke with Semie Moseley in 1985 by telephone. He told me that he "designed" the shape of the body by setting a Fender Stratocaster face-down on paper, and traced the body outline. The notched head, zero-fret, and Bigsby tailpiece were arguably considered innovative during the early- to mid-60s. The cast vibrato tail pieces changed several times during 1960s production. Some said "Bigsby", some "Moseley", and others "Mosrite of California". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.121.16.240 (talk) 08:21, 7 October 2013 (UTC)

Incorrect Information
I removed the following paragraph from the page. I did not add the bracketed statement at the beginning. But the factual inconsistency needs to be resolved and I don't have the time.

[This Gospel guitar information is not correct. Semie died in 1992.] Semie was a very accomplished Gospel musician, often earning significant amounts, which he sometimes used to keep his guitar company afloat. During a trip to a musical instrument convention in Europe, Semie was inspired by a Spanish luthier who was constructing fine guitars, utilizing violin joints. Since Semie believed that all Gospel musicians should have the very best instruments, he decided in 1995 to build Gospel guitars in that joint style. As he perfected the method, he was able to build two perfect Gospel prototypes. One was all natural - no color added at all - and had the term "GOSPEL" on the headstock, with a cross, which was all positioned to read properly in the playing position. The other Gospel prototype was transparent blue body with a natural neck. These fine, hand-made instruments were made with violin joints and, while they somewhat resembled the "Celebrity" model, they were unique unto themselves. Semie gave the all natural "Gospel" to his partner Reverend Boatwright and took the other as his personal instrument, out on Gospel tour. The Reverend was attacked out in front of his church in Watts, the blonde guitar smashed, and the Reverend was killed. The only surviving Gospel guitar from those first two prototypes is Semie Moseley's "Blue Gospel Guitar", which bears the serial number: GA 009. That "Blue Gospel Guitar", and the unfortunate death of his partner, drove Semie to try production of other Gospel instruments, several times, later in his career, but without much success. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MrMelonhead (talk • contribs) 08:21, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

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Bob Mould
Did Bob Mould play a Mosrite guitar when he was in Hüsker Dü? 173.88.246.138 (talk) 13:39, 29 May 2022 (UTC)