The instrument was used to record all 15 Ramones albums and can be heard on any live Ramones bootleg from late 1977-1999. The Mosrite guitar was played at every Ramones performance until his retirement: from November 1977 through August 1996, for a total of approximately 1,985 shows. The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar was personally owned and used by Johnny Ramone (real name: John Cummings) for nearly two decades as the guitarist for punk rock legends the Ramones, with the back of the guitar signed in black felt tip, “Johnny Ramone, My Main Guitar, 1977-1996.” RR Auction executive VP Bobby Livingston said: “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.” Johnny Ramone’s “Number One” Mosrite guitar sold for $937,500 at a 25 September auction from Boston-based RR Auction.
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