new Mosrite tube amp

[Dennisthe Menace]

I too hope that the Mosrite Amp is a success. And like Danny said, without Fillmore giving Mosrite a big push,
it will be very difficult to get the general public (guitarist) to accept this 'namebrand from nowhere.'
And on another note, most of today's boutique amps have some kind of channel switching, allowing one channel
to be overdriven. Without this feature or no built in distortion/fuzz/overdrive whatsoever, the amp will be
very limited to only certain styles of music..........

[Veenture]

Billy, considering it's hand wired (point to point?) and made in the USA, I would expect boutique prices.

........and unfortunately a very small market. Mosrite guitars have a small following and I fear that Mosrite amps would have a smaller following.

Personally I feel that Fillmore is missing the golden opportunity to really push their Mosrite guitars in in the public arena outside Japan by their exorbitant prices. Look at the Hallmark Custom 60s. Though I doubt Hallmark is getting rich, their guitars are selling because they can keep the price down making them affordable. If Mosrite guitars and amps were available through major music outlet super stores and the prices were affordable, Mosrite could make a come back. Other wise it will only remain a handful of enthusiasts that seek them out.

Regardless of price or opinion, I sincerely hope the new Mosrite amp is a success. I will certainly be eager to try one out.

them's wise and sobering words dubtrub, I second them

[zarfnober]

I too hope that the Mosrite Amp is a success. And like Danny said, without Fillmore giving Mosrite a big push,
it will be very difficult to get the general public (guitarist) to accept this 'namebrand from nowhere.'
And on another note, most of today's boutique amps have some kind of channel switching, allowing one channel
to be overdriven. Without this feature or no built in distortion/fuzz/overdrive whatsoever, the amp will be
very limited to only certain styles of music..........

It is very simple to make a tube amp distort/overdrive: simply turn it up. Most tube amp designs get their dist/overdrive in the preamp section, it can be increased or decreased fairly easily by changing the resistor value(and capacitor) on the cathode of the preamp tube. Distortion is also a product of output transformer size, winding, materials, etc. Listen to a Silvertone Twin 12 cranked up. Tiny output transformer is a huge part of this amps character. Put a bigger OT in it and you completely change the amp, usually more clean headroom and more power tube distortion at higher volumes, like a Marshall 100 watt. I'm simplifying this, but you get the picture.

If I'm not mistaken, the Ventures liked the amp but thought it distorted too much. Remember, Dumble was 18 and probably liked it loud! I've looked at the innerds of the Mosrite tube amp one of our members has: pretty common parts for the time, some unusual stuff,many off the shelf components. Apparently he used Fender transformers. Buit it's all in the circuit as far as tone.

A 2 channel amp is very easy to do, one clean, one distorted. Nothing to it. Hopefully, someone found an original to clone for this project. Should be cool.

Rocco

[rynaro]

does anyone care?

I care
Tube Mosrite Amp!!! love to hear it!!
i am in love with my orange .... but always after the perfect sound
did it have gain dial? and a master volume? and a mids dial? (so i can scoop them out like unwanted pips)
-R

[jnslobaugh]

will be distributed by Mosrite of California ( Dana's company). wanted to hear the amp in Arizona, but so many people started to talk about lawyers and protecting interest, it turned us off.It is being created with the Mosrite history in mind.
GREG

For Some reason I thought MOSRITETEXAS was you Greg. Since speaking to you Greg about delivering my Mosrite Amp to Bakersfield to let Dana and the Mosrite team crack it open, I also have been contacted by a few other Amp Builders as well asking about it and some... even reminiscing as if it were yesterday. As far as the builder of my 00007 goes... Yes, I have finally found the answer, or should I say the answer has found me.

The new amp sounds exciting Greg, who knows maybe our paths will cross again someday.

For the record, Ive never been opposed to anyone taking a close look inside, and with all due respect to each and every one of the M.Forum Family, protecting my interests was something I felt was necessary... Why? I've been bamboozled or more simply put, RIPPED OFF before and lost a '59 Gibson ES 125T in just short of perfect condition.

Kindest Regards to you all, jsl

[jnslobaugh]

There has been no better time time than NOW for Mosrite to introduce a TUBE Amp into the Market, and as far as Success goes... The fact that The Mosrite Name has finally been brought home? Success!!! If this new Tube Amp does make the Production Line and into the Market? Success!!!
My hats off to Dana and her team no question.

[dorkrockrecords]

The fact that The Mosrite Name has finally been brought home? Success!!! If this new Tube Amp does make the Production Line and into the Market? Success!!!
My hats off to Dana and her team no question.

Uhm, WHAT?! Brought home? Currently we have two Japanese and one Taiwanese companies fighting over a name that has essentially been defunct for almost two decades. And "Dana and her team?!" Is that like the Royal we? I hate to be a contrarian, but I'm not sure your definition of success is in my dictionary.

[mosritetexas]

Loretta isnt a big problem.
Price will be comprable to marshall handwired amps.The amp is made to let you hear the guitar being played. I play bass and can listen to several old songs and tell you what kind of bass was being played.this amp lets you do this. Mosrite guitars are priced the same as other USA quality guitars like Gibson, PRS Fender. You can overdrive the amp, it will have a stronger overdrive. I am not an engineer but have a really good ear, may not explain it great but like it. The dials are simple again we want your guitar and pedals to come through. the amp was designed by listening to the ventures sounds. you knew they were playing a Mosrite. I did didn't you? when they went back to Fenders the change could be heared.
Jeff Dana told me to back off. she didn't want you to be bothered and we had other means to get what we wanted to know.
Last I hope I answered your questions. I don't know everthing but now is the time to let the cat out of the bag.
Dana's idea of success is that her Dads Mosrite name live on.
MOSRITE FOR EVER!

[dubtrub]

OK, these posts are starting to become a little too confusing.

Mosritetexas, are you posting your own words or are copying and pasting someone else's transcription? Please keep these posts in the 'first' person or else put the statements in quotes and identify the quoted person.

Now in regards to this statement, "Mosrite guitars are priced the same as other USA quality guitars like Gibson, PRS Fender." let's keep the record straight and not mislead folks. The Mosrite guitars that Dana is assembling here in Bakersfield are not made in the USA. They are made in Japan by Fillmore on CNC machinery. Fillmore may own the Mosrite name but unless there has been a change within the last month, they are still made and finished in Japan, then sent to Dana for final assembly. To me, that is still made in Japan and not on the same scale as an American made Fender, Gibson, PRS etc.

"Dana's idea of success is that her Dads Mosrite name live on." And that is the main purpose of this Mosrite forum as stated in the first topic on the Introduction section.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Mosrite forum.

This web site exists for the sole purpose to support and preserve the heritage of the Mosrite guitars and is dedicated to the memory of it's founder Semie Moseley. It is not for commercial gain and will be used as a forum for entertainment, discussions and exchange of information only.

[MWaldorf]

Regardless of where they are made, the Mosrites that Dana is assembling are top notch guitars - the one I played at Artie's place was as nice as any factory built guitar I've ever played.

As for the amp, I look forward to hearing more about it and hope to have a chance to try it out sometime.