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Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:09 am
by Dennisthe Menace
Mr. Bill wrote:
Here's a little information that I know concerning Red Rhodes. He was a steel guitar player/amp repairman/builder in the Nashville area. Back in the 70's he opened up shop in the Western suburbs of Chicago and among other things, began building a replacement pick-up line called "The Velvet Hammer". There was a humbucker and a Strat version available and maybe a few more. This only lasted for a few years and these pick-ups are really rare. I had one of the humbuckers back in the day, sorta like a DiMarzio Super Distortion. It was covered in a soft wax. In the Summertime, if your hand got too close and touched it, it would leave a sticky spot.
Bill, where abouts are you in the Summertime? I didn't see where you are from in your profile section.....??
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:56 pm
by Mr. Bill
Sadly, I spend nearly all my time in Chicago. I wish I could spent some of the Winter in a warmer climate like yours.
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:01 pm
by MQK
Hi. I'm new to the forum and was hoping someone out there could help me accurately identify a Mosrite Fuzz rite that I would like to sell. It has Fuzz rite by Mosrite of California on the top. It does not have the unique Mosrite knobs, but black and silver ones. The circuitry is wrapped in masking tape so I can't tell you anything from that. All I can see on the pots is either ER or EF followed by 7803- on one and 78--- on the other. I hope this is helpful. I can't find a serial number. If someone can give me an idea of the age and authenticity I would appreciate it. I don't want to unintentionally mislead anyone and I have no idea of the value. Thanks! MQK.....By the way, this is a very cool forum!
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:06 pm
by dubtrub
MQK wrote:Hi. I'm new to the forum and was hoping someone out there could help me accurately identify a Mosrite Fuzz rite that I would like to sell. It has Fuzz rite by Mosrite of California on the top. It does not have the unique Mosrite knobs, but black and silver ones. The circuitry is wrapped in masking tape so I can't tell you anything from that. All I can see on the pots is either ER or EF followed by 7803- on one and 78--- on the other. I hope this is helpful. I can't find a serial number. If someone can give me an idea of the age and authenticity I would appreciate it. I don't want to unintentionally mislead anyone and I have no idea of the value. Thanks! MQK.....By the way, this is a very cool forum!
Can you post some photo's both inside and out. That would gives something more tangible to work with.
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:17 pm
by MQK
Yes, I have photos, thanks. I just have to figure out how to post them. M
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:54 pm
by dubtrub
MQK wrote:Yes, I have photos, thanks. I just have to figure out how to post them. M
Here ya go.
How to post photo's.
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:57 pm
by Dennisthe Menace
MQK posted:
The circuitry is wrapped in masking tape so I can't tell you anything from that. All I can see on the pots is either ER or EF followed by 7803- on one and 78--- on the other.
That's from 1980 and the "30 something" week. Usually the first 2 of the last 4 digits is the year, and the last 2 digits are the week that the potentiometer was made......
i.e. Let's say the last 4 digits are these.....8032
80=year
32=week
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:59 pm
by MQK
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:10 pm
by Dennisthe Menace
Yep, late '79, early 80's when they started making them again. Your FUZZrite is at least from 1980,
going by the digits you gave us, 'cause I could not see them in any of the pix.........
Re: Fuzzrite: Buyer beware
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:46 pm
by MQK
Thanks for your help, I appreciate it. M
