The stylish liquid-art solid-body with a recessed German curve sculpted edge is smaller all around than the original Ventures model, and finished in a striking vibrant deep red lacquer. V was intended as a pro-grade student guitar that had the styling of the professional model in a more economical, compact package. It is otherwise the same as the earlier 1966-68 version not long after this one was made the company went bankrupt and as production wound down features became inconsistent on the final products assembled. This example was completed in late 1968/early 1969 shortly after Semie Moseley's deal with the Ventures lapsed, so does not bear the band's name on the headstock. V Model is a somewhat rare and very hip little 1960s guitar, a sort of "Baby Brother" to the more familiar "standard" Ventures model, later designated the "Mk. Mosrite Mark V Model Solid Body Electric Guitar (1969), made in California, serial # B-1561, Candy Red lacquer finish, basswood body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, original grey hard shell case.
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