Product Description
1989, BC Rich, Mockingbird Bass
NJ series (Nagoya, Japan), Japanese BC Rich
(with the USA California neck plate, “BC”, as found in this era)
This is one of the seldom seen, highly sought after models
Complete with the “100 piece” laminated neck, and Ebony fretboard
Not only does the neck look beautiful, it is extremely comfortable to play
It has a P/J Pickup configuration
The bridge J pickups is a little more mellow and articulate
Whilst the split P in the neck position has a huge low end, with a gritty high output
Combined they have a very unique tone, useful for many styles
(not just the obvious hard rock or metal genres)
Simple volume, volume, tone, 3 ways switch controls
The bass itself is a gloss black finish
Thin 40mm nut width neck
Modern 12” board
Full 24, Medium jumbo frets
Ebony fretboard
Standard 34” scale
This model is a true standout and head turner, with a thunderous sound
It has all the obvious witness marks of a well played and toured instrument
Which in generally the sign of one of the “special” instruments
A few customs changes, the tuners and bridge have been switched out, with the strap pins relocated
The rear of neck has that perfect worn in feel, and is fast to play with a low action
There are road worn stage scars galore, wearing it’s near 40 years of play with pride
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Road worn and stage played. Surface marks and scratches, impressions/dings/dimples/dents/paint chips, aging to hardware - as pictured.
