same as the later Joe Maphis model which is similar to the Combo model. 1963–1968 The Ventures Model — Also came as a bass and later on, A 12-string. Post Ventures, 1968 and 1969 it was named the "Mark I". The first Ventures Models came with a set neck, bound body and a large Ventures and Mosrite logo, less than 250 of these were made before settling on the standard Ventures Model sometime in 1964, without body binding and the neck became bolt on. The Mosrite logo and Ventures model logo were slightly reduced. Ventures Bass (AKA "Mark X") Mark XII Twelve-String Guitar — Most of these have stoptails although some have tremolos. 1965 The Ventures II ("Slab Body" Type) Model — Designed by Semie Moseley's brother, Andy Moseley. Only built as a six-string guitar in 1965. Came in Red, Blue, White, and Sunburst. Production started in mid-1965 and ended several months later with small production numbers not exceeding 150 (possibly under 100.) This Slab Body Model was replaced with the second Ventures II design, reportedly because Semie Moseley was disappointed in this original design, thinking it looked too cheap for Mosrite. The "Slab Body" name is not official, it was coined by Mosrite enthusiasts to differentiate the two Ventures II guitars. This Ventures "Slab Body" is the model that Johnny Ramone of the Ramones was mostly known to play. 1965–1966 The Ventures II (German Carve Body Type) Model — Replaced the earlier Ventures II; Same body design as the Mark V model. Only came as a six-string guitar. Some of these, mostly earlier models with a few exceptions, have longer pickguards than later models; the neck pickup on the long pickguard models is slightly farther from the bridge, as Mosrite was to using remaining Ventures II "Slab Body" necks, which are slightly shorter at the end (but are the same scale length.) This model was re-named the "Ventures Mark V" in 1966. The "Ventures II German Carve" name is not official, it was coined by Mosrite enthusiasts to differentiate the two Ventures II guitars. 1966–? Joe Maphis Dual Neck model— Two-necked guitar based on the Ventures model. Has 6 string and 12 string necks. Variants may exist. Joe Maphis models — These are similar in body shape to the later Combo model, but unlike the Combo model, these have no F-holes. They're normally painted in a natural finish. They