FOR SALE: Custom Mosrite Ventures II Slab – Johnny Ramone Gen 2 Brown Backup Replica (Signed by Richie Ramone)
Here’s a killer opportunity for Ramones fans and vintage guitar collectors:
A faithfully built replica of Johnny Ramone’s rare Generation 2 brown Mosrite Ventures II slab backup guitar (s/n B120) — crafted from authentic vintage parts and personally signed by Richie Ramone, the legendary drummer of the Ramones.
Key Details:
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Neck: NOS Mosrite Ventures II neck, never installed #001 sold by Andy Moseley. BODY: Lightweight basswood, finished in vintage-style brown nitrocellulose lacquer
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Electronics:
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Offset-installed DiMarzio FS-1
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Custom hand-wound slab-style pickup
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Hardware:
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Vintage Grover Rotomatic tuners
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Select vintage Gibson parts
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Bonus: Personally signed by Richie Ramone — adding authenticity and collector appeal
This build was inspired by Johnny’s original brown backup — the only known Generation 2 slab Mosrite he used. Though the neck had a rough storage history, it proved solid and straight, making it the perfect backbone for this high-quality, gig-ready replica.
