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Johnny Ramone Mosrite Ventures II

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The Johnny Ramone White Mosrite Ventures II is a solid body electric guitar that captures the essence of the punk rock sound, favored by the legendary Johnny Ramone himself. Known for its unique design and distinct tone, this guitar is a testament to Mosrite's craftsmanship in the world of electric guitars. With its rock-solid build and smooth playability, it's designed for musicians who demand both style and performance.

The Ventures II model features a distinctive offset body, offering a comfortable playing experience whether you're on stage or in the studio. Its dual high-output single-coil pickups provide a bright and punchy sound, making it perfect for cutting through a mix with clarity. The slim, fast-action neck allows for quick chord changes and fluid solos, ideal for players who thrive on speed and precision.

The Johnny Ramone White Mosrite Ventures II also includes a floating tremolo system, giving you expressive pitch control without sacrificing tuning stability. Combined with its classic vintage aesthetic, this guitar is not just an instrument but a piece of rock history, inviting players to recreate the iconic sounds of punk and beyond.

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Solid body electric guitar with offset design
Dual high-output single-coil pickups for bright, punchy tones
Slim neck for fast playability
Floating tremolo system for expressive pitch control
Vintage aesthetic inspired by Johnny Ramone's iconic style

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Hallmark II models closely replicate the original Mosrite Ventures II tone, achieving about 95-98% similarity according to enthusiasts.
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Eastwood's reproductions may not match original specs, like the scale length or unique pickups, making them more of a modern take than exact replicas.
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Owners recommend using a screw of the right size to block the Vibrato Tailpiece for a stop tailpiece setup on Hallmark II models.
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Installing a Dimarzio FS1 pickup in the bridge can replicate Johnny Ramone's signature sound when paired with a 100w Marshall amp.
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The Hallmark II's neck is slightly updated for modern use, addressing the narrow fretboards of 1960s Mosrites that some players found challenging.
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The Mosrite Ventures II "Slab Body" model is a rare find with under 150 units made, making Johnny Ramone's model highly coveted.
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Hallmark II guitars provide a tone reminiscent of Johnny Ramone's live performances between 1974 and late 1979.
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Mosrite pickups offer a unique tone between Fender and Gibson, with clean, non-quacky tones and a dry sound that overdrives well.
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Hallmark II includes authentic pickups, a zero fret, and a neck more similar to a vintage Fender, offering a true Mosrite feel with a slightly wider neck.
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Original Mosrite pickups are unpotted, leading to potential feedback issues, whereas Hallmark's versions are potted to address this.
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Some Ventures II copies from China may not match advertised pictures, indicating inconsistent build quality.
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Eastwood Mach II can be found for as low as £250, although some owners find it lacks excitement in playability.
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santiagodevotto

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over 7 years ago

This is THE guitar for me

My favorite guitar , i have a copy of the original one as well

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Johnny Ramone

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Color/Finish: White

This image is of Johnny's guitar that we all know him for. Premier Guitar writes in this article " Johnny went through a number of Mosrites over the years, but from 1977 until the band’s last show in 1996 he played a white model with a stop tailpiece and a DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker in the bridge position."

More context: the 1965 Mosrite Ventures II (slab body type) that John used was modified. In stock form, it did not have a TOM Tailpiece, it had Kluson and not Grover tuners, and it had its stock Mosrite pickups. The bridge was left alone, which explains the tape on the guitar to hold it down; the stock bridge was kept in place with metal screws, not wood screws, and the stock tailpiece had a baseplate that was removed from the guitar before John bought it.

When he got the White Ventures II, it already was missing its original tailpiece that was replaced with a TOM Tail. The guitar was already refretted, too. The Grovers were put on after John bought it in October 1977, but before he played it live. This is according to Chris Lamy, who verified the guitar before it went on auction in 2022.

John later added a DiMarzio Pickup to the Bridge position in Mid to Late 1979 (that's verifiable by live footage and photos,) and a Mini Humbucker was added to the Neck position in (it's said) 1983, but it's not clear why when John wasn't normally using the Neck Pickup.