For example 1346120 is a centralab pot (134) produced in the 20th week of 1961.
These often run on from the manufacturer code. Production dates are usually in three or four digits, one or two digits giving the year (for many US pots one digit refers to the 1950s, two digits to the 1960s), and two giving the week of the year. You want to see the date codes.Īmerican pot(as in potentiometer not the smoking stuff) manufacturers had their own numerical codes, for example 134 = Centralab, 137 = CTS and 304 = Stackpole. Look at the numbers stamped on the volume and tone controls. Unscrew the pick guard from the body - CAREFULLY. That attribute disappeared in 65-66.Īre the knobs the smooth grooved type or do they have the 'M' on top? Smooth knobs are indicative of an early 65 'M' top hat knobs - later 65 or early 66 on. A Mosley tailpiece with a black background in the recess behind the bridge adds some more value to the guitar. A MOSELEY usually indicates a late 65 or early 66. It looks to be a'65 (or early 66) because the truss adjustment is at the neck base - not the headstock.ĭoes the tailpiece say VIBRAMUTE or MOSELEY? Some '65s have the more valuable VIBRAMUTE.
I can't really see detail on the guitar pictures you posted. Patent # added to Mosely Vibrato mid to late 66.Misc info: Serial #2488 has Moseley smooth knobs and neck date Oct25th 1965.Last Ventures logo MK I serial # falls within V5316 and V5365 (Known serial# V5315 has logo, V5366 non-logo) Ventures endorsement ends, Ventures logo removed.V prefix added to serial number starting with 5000.Mosrite of California embossed on Pickups (with "R" trademark).(change occurred between serial # 3732-4224)(Known serial# 3731 non-truss cover, 4225 has truss cover) Mid to late 1966, truss rod adjustment moved to headstock and plastic cover added.(Known serial# 3205 has 8 screw scratchplate, #3592 has 7 screw scratchplate) Scratchplate goes to 7 attaching screws.1967 knobs changed again to taller units without the V and T.(change occurred between serial # 3206-3591) (Known serial# 3205 has smooth knobs, #3592 has "M" stamped knobs) Volume and Tone knobs change to "hat type" with "M" stamped on top with V and T.
Moseley models (Identifying characteristics) (built from Oct/Nov 65 to mid 67)
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