1966 Mosrite Combo Vintage Semi-Hollow Bass Sunburst, Near-Mint w/ Case, Hangtag

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Combo Bass in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtag. One of Mosrite’s more unique short scale models and essentially a semi-hollow iteration of the Joe Maphis, the Combo bass’ original production run was limited to 1966-68. This Mosrite bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA, 100% original save for a replacement pickup selector switch (original included).

The semi-hollow maple body sports the iconic Mosrite German Carve, and the maple neck is capped by a bound rosewood fretboard. This Combo Bass has a notably resonant, full-bodied acoustic response, with a satisfying thud and thump akin to an upright bass, thanks in part to the 66-115 tapewound strings. The Mosrite single coils are hotly wound, with a bold-sounding neck pickup that yields thick growl, while the bridge pickup is more focused and mid-forward. This Combo Bass weighs 8lbs 4oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: U, measuring .900" 1st fret, .945” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Indian rosewood, mini dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 30 1/2"
-Nut: 1 9/16", aluminum, zero fret
-Tuners: Mosrite “duck foot”
-Serialization: R-prefix stamp (at 20th fret)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: Single coil x2 (“Mosrite of California” covers)
-Harness: Centralab pots date to 47th week of 1966, ceramic tone cap, selector switch (replacement)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Four-saddle bridge with chrome-plated cover, aluminum/rosewood tailpiece, “M”-stamped knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “Mosrite of California” pickup covers

The Sunburst gloss finish is 100% original, with one cosmetic split on the back that’s only finish deep. There are a couple small dings along the lower bout perimeter, and some light finish scratches on the back shy of “buckle rash.” The gloss on the neck profile is flawless, save for an extra doweled strap button mounting hole.

The original hardshell case is included, along with the hangtag and the original pickup selector switch.