{"product_id":"1991-bc-rich-bich-8-string-vintage-neck-through-bass-natural-w-case-japan-nj","title":"1991 BC Rich Bich 8-String Vintage Neck Through Bass Natural w\/ Case, Japan NJ","description":"Up for sale, a 1991 B.C. Rich Bich 8-string bass in mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This exceedingly rare non-catalog Bich Bass iteration was crafted in Japan as part of the NJ (Nagoya, Japan) Series, likely custom-ordered or produced in extremely limited quantities, featuring maple neck-through construction with maple body wings, active electronics, a Leo Quan Badass Bass II bridge, and a pair of DiMarzio Model P split-coil pickups.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe neck-through construction results in terrific natural sustain and sonic authority, and this Bich Bass weighs 10lbs 8oz. The DiMarzio Model P split-coil pickups are big and bold, with plenty of low end power and oomph, and there is a broad array of tones achievable via the active electronics, including independent Boosts, Phase switching, “Dual Sound” switches, and a six-position rotary Varitone control. This Bich Bass 8-string has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar, dialed in with 105-20 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e \n-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \n-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, cloud inlays\u003cbr\u003e \n-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear\u003cbr\u003e \n-Scale Length: 34”\u003cbr\u003e \n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e \n-Headstock: “Designed by Bernie Rico” script (back of peghead)\u003cbr\u003e \n-Tuners: Grover open-gear, Schaller “R”-stamped (second course)\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \n-Wood: Maple (walnut stringers)\u003cbr\u003e \n-Pickups: DiMarzio Model P split-coil x2\u003cbr\u003e \n-Controls: Master Volume, Boost On\/Off toggle x2, Phase toggle, Boost Volume x2, Neck pickup Volume, Varitone, Dual Sound toggle x2, Master Tone, Three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e \n-Harness: Pots date to January\/March, 1991, active electronics powered by 9V batteries\u003cbr\u003e \n-Hardware: Leo Quan Badass Bass II bridge (gold-plated)\u003cbr\u003e \n-Plastics: Pointer knobs, cream pickup covers\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe gloss Natural finish highlights the construction of the instrument with subtle curly figuring in the maple. This is an exceptionally well-kept example, with barely a mark on the body, while the gloss on the neck profile is similarly flawless.\u003cbr\u003e  \n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe original hardshell case is included.","brand":"B.C. Rich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47593198584064,"sku":"ISI222448","price":6999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_8aa320af-d55e-4d1f-9355-73bf4989f010.jpg?v=1768334409","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1991-bc-rich-bich-8-string-vintage-neck-through-bass-natural-w-case-japan-nj","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}