1980's BC Rich Japan NJ Series MB-857 Mockingbird Bass (Black)

1980's BC Rich Japan NJ Series MB-857 Mockingbird Bass (Black)The September 2010 issue of Guitar World ranked the Mockingbird as "the coolest guitar of all time". Part of the NJ series ("Nagoya, Japan", not "New Jersey"), this was a Japanese made beast of a bass that will shake just about any wall you put in front of it. Maple body, "Super Wood" Stratabond neck with an ebonic fingerboard (24 frets, 860mm scale length), weighs just over 4kg's. Given a full professional service and setup including a fret polish,

Well used condition as pictured with plenty of cosmetic bumps and dings

Pots were flushed but still have some slight crackle when turned (mainly due to the active circuitry)

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Allegedly imported by Tokai UK at some point

A late 70's model LS-400 from Aria Pro II built by the famous Matsumoku factory

frets have some use but have life left and the neck is straight

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frets were polished and the truss was adjusted prior to listing

Neck is straight and the truss works well

25" radius with 21 frets

Very clean overall condition as pictured with only basic signs of wear and tear from light use

Good used condition as pictured with one notable ding in the neck as pictured