Johnny Ramone’s famed Mosrite guitar sells for more than $900,000 at auction. BOSTON — The guitar played by Johnny Ramone on all 15 Ramones albums and at nearly 2,000 live performances by the rock band sold at auction over the weekend for more than $900,000, the auctioneer said Monday.
Where are Mosrite guitars made?
Bakersfield, California
Mosrite is an American guitar manufacturing company, based in Bakersfield, California, from the late 1950s to the early 1990s.
Where is Johnny Ramone guitar?
Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite guitar has been behind glass at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, for 25 years, but, come Saturday, it’s up for auction — and it’s expected to sell for a pretty penny.
What amps did Johnny Ramone use?
From late 1975, Johnny used Marshall amplifiers exclusively. Because the Ramones rented amplifers for overseas and a few other occasions, different versions of these amps were used. And whenever the Ramones had their truck of equipment stolen, they had to go out and get new amps.
What brand of guitars did the ventures play?
Fender guitars
During their first years (1958–1961), the Ventures played Fender guitars (a Jazzmaster, a Stratocaster and a Precision Bass) for both their live performances and their recording sessions. These instruments are prominently visible on the covers of two early albums: The Ventures and The Colorful Ventures.
What guitar did Johnny Ramone use?
Mosrite Ventures II
The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II was used by the guitarist – whose real name was John William Cummings – on each of The Ramones’ 14 studio albums, as well as at every single one of the almost 2,000 shows between 1977 and their disbandment in 1996.
Who sold the Johnny Ramone CBGB Mosrite guitar kit?
Today we’re featuring an electric guitar kit – the Johnny Ramone CBGB model Mosrite guitar reproduction kit – sold by Ed Roman guitars. To do the story of this kit justice we’ve got to integrate a few bits of rock guitar history, and the story of the dealer, Ed Roman.
Did Johnny Ramone ever play a real Mosrite?
I think it’s totally despicable for any company, to use representations or pictures of Johnny Ramone, who always played real Mosrite guitars, posing with something that is obviously an absolute fake. If you are going to make a fake, I guess I can understand that.
Are there any authentic Johnny Ramone guitars?
Ed Roman Guitars Always Has Some Type of Authentic Johnny Ramone Guitar Available. New Or Used Over the years we have carried several lower cost imitations but there is a noticeable quality difference. These are intended for the beginner players. The Only Exception is the American Made CBGB Model.
Are there any fakes of Mosrite guitars?
Be aware there are numerous fakes out there from Hallmark, Wilson Brothers, Eastwood, Dillion, Wosrite, Guitar Punk and others. Johnny Ramone Always Played Only Mosrites !
