Parts-rite?

[drbassman]

OK guys, fill me in. I see this term but I'm not clear as to what you all are talking about. Is there a place (or places) to get some parts for Mosrite guitars/basses? I'm curious here..........

[dubtrub]

OK guys, fill me in. I see this term but I'm not clear as to what you all are talking about. Is there a place (or places) to get some parts for Mosrite guitars/basses? I'm curious here..........

Yes! Mel Waldorf or SleeperNY have built them and will no doubt lead you to the source.

[MWaldorf]

The term is used around here to describe a guitar assembled from parts left over after the Mosrite factory closed. So, genuine American Mosrite parts, but not assembled in the Mosrite factory. There's a guy in Canada who has a cache of bodies, necks and hardware in various stages of completion. I bought parts from him to put together a VIII model. You can read about my assembly adventures (and mis-adventures) in this thread: http://www.mosriteforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=112 These guitars could also be called "Semi-Mosrites" (get it? get it?) or MoPars if you are fond of pentastar badged cars.

If you decide to build a Parts-rite, expect to do some woodwork, electronics and basic luthiery. I built mine in August and I'm still fine tuning it. It's a rewarding project for those of us with some experience in these areas but not the skill level to build a guitar from scratch the way Dubtrub has. As an aside, I think I've learned enough through the process of building my Parts-rite that now I could build a guitar from scratch, assuming I had the tools and the time.

Mel

[GattonFan]

I just ordered a Parts-Rite "kit" last week - his name is Curtis Muldoon, email muldoons@sympatico.ca, and his phone # is 519-726-4419, if you want to contact him.

[MWaldorf]

I want to add that Curtis and Lizzy were very easy to work with and helpful in dealing with complications - the first neck I received was twisted and they handled the exchange promptly. Curtis also spent a good deal of time talking me through some of the assembly process on the phone.

[sleeperNY]

Yes, what Mel said. Curtis was very easy to talk with and he also gave me great info on the parts I bought from him. With just basic tools and some common sense you can build a great guitar. I am very happy with mine.
Jim

[drbassman]

Yes, what Mel said. Curtis was very easy to talk with and he also gave me great info on the parts I bought from him. With just basic tools and some common sense you can build a great guitar. I am very happy with mine.
Jim

This is very cool! Does he have basses? No problem putting one together. I built this all maple T Bird from scratch.

[sleeperNY]

I talked to Curtis about a bass for a friend and he said he thought he could come up with most of what was needed for 2 basses. I think he said he didn't have any bass bridges left.

Jim

[drbassman]

I talked to Curtis about a bass for a friend and he said he thought he could come up with most of what was needed for 2 basses. I think he said he didn't have any bass bridges left.

Jim

I sent him an email already! thanks.

[drbassman]

I talked to Curtis today. A great guy. I'll be buying a bass body and some parts for him in the next couple days. I'll keep ya'll posted.