FS: Joe Maphis Octave Doubleneck (SOLD)

[dorkrockrecords]

Yep, you read that right. I've never seen another one quite like this one and would be happy to expound upon its virtues, but I'll let the pictures do the talking for now. Oh, and it's very clean, with OHSC. $5500 OBO.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Hi Adam,
Are those the Original Pickup Selector Switches?
And also, what color is the inside of the case??
Thanks! Dennis.

[dorkrockrecords]

Yes indeedy, all original. The switch on the standard 6-string neck is the usual three-position switch with the Mosrite spun cap. The switch on the octave neck is a simple two-position on-off toggle like what you might find on an old pinball machine (and it's original - kooky). The case is black with red lining. I can post some pics of that as well.
Thanks for looking,
Adam

[Dennisthe Menace]

Yes indeedy, all original. The switch on the standard 6-string neck is the usual three-position switch with the Mosrite spun cap. The switch on the octave neck is a simple two-position on-off toggle like what you might find on an old pinball machine (and it's original - kooky). The case is black with red lining. I can post some pics of that as well.
Thanks for looking,
Adam

Duh!! I FORGOT one minor question....what year is she???

[dorkrockrecords]

The last time I was under the hood, the pots dated to either 1967 or 1968, and the "by Moseley" headstock logo should date it to somewhere between '68 and '72.

This Maphis has several unique features. First off, I've never seen another sunburst doubleneck with tortoise guards. Secondly, the octave neck switch is above the octave neck (as opposed to between the two necks like every other octave doubleneck I've seen). Also, the fretboards are completely bound (which was only done for a short period). The bizarre features of this guitar are most likely due to the year in which it was made as starting around 1966 the 12-string Maphis doubleneck became standard. Most of the octave neck doubles I've seen date between 1963 and 1965, with some custom orders appearing from the late '70s on (like Mark Moseley's '78 doubleneck). So this one comes from a period when there can't be many of these made. Finally, other hallmarks of this being a custom order are the lack of serial number and the Japanese diamond-shaped tuners. Bob Shade told me that Semie often used the cheaper Japanese tuners on guitars he made for personal friends (I guess friends were less likely to complain at a cut corner or two).

[dorkrockrecords]

I forgot to add that I'd be more than happy to entertain partial trades for Gruggetts or Brass Rails.
Best,
Adam

[dorkrockrecords]

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[dorkrockrecords]

she's still for sale, and open to trades and offers...