1986 Mosrite Joe Maphis Doubleneck Octave Guitar
1986 Mosrite Joe Maphis Doubleneck Guitar in excellent condition from the collection of Jason Newsted of Metallica fame. This Mosrite is all original with no history of repairs. This Joe Maphis model was constructed with a maple body, maple necks, and rosewood fingerboards. The standard guitar neck has a width of 1 11/16” at the nut, a depth of 0.78” at the first fret, a depth of 0.80” at the twelfth fret. The octave guitar neck has a width of 1 5/8” at the nut, a depth of 0.96” at the first fret, a depth of 1.13” at the tenth fret. The guitar has a 25” scale, the octave guitar has a 14.25" scale, and the entire instrument weighs 10.4 lbs. There are multiple inscriptions on the guitar, all handwritten in black pen. On the front headstock of the octave guitar it says "To my friend JOE MAPHIS Semi Moseley", on the back of the octave guitar headstock it says "Joe I made this guitar because I love you Semi Moseley 1986", and on the back of the guitar headstock it says "Semi Moseley, Mosrite for ever 1984". The guitar includes a a signed certificate of authenticity from Jason Newsted and comes with the original hardshell case.
