The Ventures were founded by Don Wilson and Bog Bogle in the late 1950's.  In their early years,  The Ventures used Fender Stratocasters and Fender Jazzmasters before switched to Mosrites in early 60's.  They switched back to Fenders in 1966 after stopped endoresemet of Mosrites.  In 1996 Fender released three "The Ventures Tribute guitars" (Jazzmaster, Stratocaster and Jazz Bass) in ebony burst color. The Ventures have been using Wilson Brothers and Aria guitars in the recent concerts.   

Click the following link to read more about The Ventures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ventures

Find out more about The Ventures from their website: http://www.theventures.com/index_files/home.htm

  2005 Fender Stratocaster Custom

   Fender '62 RI Jazzmaster

   1966 Mosrite Ventures Model 

   1996 Fender Ventures Jazzmaster

During the 1960s, California guitar manufacturer, Mosrite developed and marketed a uniquely styled futuristic-looking electric guitar, "The Ventures Model Mosrite". The band utilized these guitars on Ventures in Space (1963), one of their most influential albums because of the unique guitar sounds.

In the mid 1990s, Fender issued a limited edition Ventures signature series of guitars consisting of a Jazzmaster, a Stratocaster, and a Jazz Bass, all with specifications determined by the band.

Aria Guitars and Wilson Brothers Guitars have subsequently issued Ventures signature model instruments.

 

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