The winning bidder wished to remain anonymous.Īmong the other items sold at the auction was a blue Mosrite Mark-2 Johnny Ramone signature model guitar owned and played by Johnny, which brought $46,875. “The consignor was thrilled with the results and is very happy that the guitar is in the hands of someone who will curate Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite for future generations to enjoy,” says RR Auction executive Bobby Livingston. The instrument was one of many Ramones-related items sold at the auction, which offered memorabilia from a collection belonging to veteran producer and musician Daniel Rey, a longtime associate of the legendary punk band. The guitar has a white body and a black pickguard, and Johnny signed the back in black marker, “Johnny Ramone, My Main Guitar, 1977-1996.” Ramone, born John Cummings, played the Mosrite at nearly 2,000 shows and also used it to record most of The Ramones’ albums. The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II model, which the late guitarist used at every Ramones gig from November 1977 through the band’s final concert in August of ’96, fetched $937,500, according to the Boston-based RR Auction company. Excellent guitar for both bash around on the stage or hang on the wall in your mans cave.Ĭomes with hard shell case with Ramones patch.A rare electric guitar that The Ramones‘ Johnny Ramone played and recorded with from 1977 to 1996 sold for more than $900,000 at a rock memorabilia auction held over the weekend in Boston. Narrow neck also allow you to play power chords forever with no stress. Plug straight in Marshall and you get that Buzz saw sound. Plenty of frets life left, straight neck allows very fast low action with no buzzing. Very well looked after piece with minimal playing wear however minor buckle wear and tiny scratches can be seen here and there. Those are complete reproduction of Johnny’s long time axe and is 100% stock factory original. One volume one tone with mismatched control knobs. This is limited edition one of 300 made and one and only official Johnny Ramone approved production after many other reproduced in 90s.įeaturing feather light solid bass wood body, 60s style skinny solid maple neck, Seymour Duncan SM-1 front Mini Humbucker and Dimarzio FS-1 bridge pickup. Up for sale is very rare official Johnny Ramone signature Mosrite Mark II made by Fillmore company.
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