Don Wilson's slab Ventures II

[maxkat]

Hello slab Ventures II aficionados,

just googled over this site or blog, and if I understand Google Translate's English right we can see Don Wilson's slab Ventures II being played live in a Ventures cover band:
http://bassven9410.blog137.fc2.com/blog-entry-194.html

Here are the (hotlinked) pictures, credits go to the copyright holder:



If I get it right that pictured Ventures II should be the one and same as on this picture (hotlinked again):



Perhaps Adam can jump in and tell us what's written in that Japanese blog.

Cheers,
Max

[101Volts]

What is the serial number?

- Austin

[maxkat]

Good question, Austin – I'd like to know, too...

[zarfnober]

I may be wrong, but I believe the filmore guy owns/owned this guitar and, it might be #001. Feel free to correct this info. Cool photos, thanks for posting.

Rocco

[dorkrockrecords]

Correction as requested, Rocco. The former Fillmore slab is B097, as pictured below.

[maxkat]

Hasn't B001 been the one Nokie Edwards owned?
If I get the translation on this Japanese blog right, Don Wilson's Ventures II has been custom made for his rhythm guitar needs – perhaps it does not have a regular serial number?
I would have credited Fillmore for having more than one slab Ventures II – Adam, is that white slab at Fillmore's that B097 from your calendar sheet? (Thanks a lot Adam for your hi-res picture of B097!)





Pictures are taken from the old Fillmore blog in 2003 (if I remember right. Credits to the copyright owner, I guess Fillmore).

Hey Ho, Max