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BC Rich Seagull Jr. (1975)
Estimated price for orientation: 2 250 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: B.C. Rich Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Color: Natural Model Year: 1975 Body Type: Solid Items Included: Case Model: Seagull Jr. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States String Configuration: 6 String
Up for sale I have an absolutely killer vintage BC Rich Seagull Jr. electric guitar. This is one of the first models produced by Bernardo C. Rico in the mid-seventies. The original Seagull being his first electric guitar design featuring neck-thru construction, a carved neck heel and electronics by Neal Moser. These features were carried over to all other BC Rich models. The following is a quote from Neal Moser's website explaining the production progression of these guitars."Most people believe that the shape progression went from Seagull to Eagle. Actually it went from Seagull to what we called the “Pointless” Seagull then the Seagull 2 to the Eagle. There was also a Seagull Jr. model that was built a few months after the Seagull. We actually built quite a few Seagull Jrs. Probably somewhere around 100."This guitar feels lightweight and features a thin profile like an SG. The serial number on headstock dates to 1975. It has just been looked over and set-up by Cranky's (guitarrepair.com) in Mansfield, MA. The action is very low and it plays incredibly. It's fast and easy, truly a pleasure to play. The original factory modified Guild humbuckers sound AMAZING on literally every setting with tons of tonal options to choose from with the custom-style wiring. The boost circuit is powered by an internal 9-Volt battery and puts out a pedal like transistor-based gain increase. The level is adjustable via the boost knob from a slight volume increase for soloing to a sort of low-gain rangemaster like treble-boost at max. I am almost 100% positive that everything on this guitar is original except possibly one toggle switch. It seems that this is a common occurrence though because I have seen several listings noting that not all switches matched. The guitar body does show a good amount of wear with many chips, scratches and marks. It's also got a good amount of beautiful crazing showing its age. The fretboard is a little dug-in in some areas from normal use (shown in pictures.) This does not affect the playability of the guitar whatsoever, it's strictly visual. Overall it's clear that the original owner loved this guitar and played the heck out of it. And I guarantee you will fall in love with it after playing it. It's got all the vintage mojo with modern playability and so many tonal options! What more could you ask for. Guitar Features Overview:
Body: Sculpted MahoganyNeck: Neck-thru MahoganyFretboard: Rosewood (24-Fret) with Pearl Floral inlayPickups: 2- Covered Guild Branded (Factory Modified)Nut: BoneTuners: Original Grover Controls:
Three-way pickup selector switch
knobs: (top to bottom)1. Master Volume
2. Boost Gain
3. Master Tone
Toggle Switches:
1. Gain Boost on/off,
2. Coil Split
3. In/Out Phase
4. Kill Switch
Notes to Buyer:
This guitar will be professionally packed and shipped in a brand new hardshell case. I am also offering local pickup if you are in the New England area.I accept payment through Paypal.Please ask any and all questions about the item before buying. As I do not accept returns or give refunds. More pictures of item are available at request. Once the package leaves the pickup location I am no longer liable for any damages.I reserve the right to end auction at any time as this item is listed for sale outside of eBay. Thank you for reading!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | B.C. Rich |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Color: | Natural |
| Model Year: | 1975 | Body Type: | Solid |
| Items Included: | Case | Model: | Seagull Jr. |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | String Configuration: | 6 String |
Up for sale I have an absolutely killer vintage BC Rich Seagull Jr. electric guitar. This is one of the first models produced by Bernardo C. Rico in the mid-seventies. The original Seagull being his first electric guitar design featuring neck-thru construction, a carved neck heel and electronics by Neal Moser. These features were carried over to all other BC Rich models. The following is a quote from Neal Moser's website explaining the production progression of these guitars."Most people believe that the shape progression went from Seagull to Eagle. Actually it went from Seagull to what we called the “Pointless” Seagull then the Seagull 2 to the Eagle. There was also a Seagull Jr. model that was built a few months after the Seagull. We actually built quite a few Seagull Jrs. Probably somewhere around 100."This guitar feels lightweight and features a thin profile like an SG. The serial number on headstock dates to 1975. It has just been looked over and set-up by Cranky's (guitarrepair.com) in Mansfield, MA. The action is very low and it plays incredibly. It's fast and easy, truly a pleasure to play. The original factory modified Guild humbuckers sound AMAZING on literally every setting with tons of tonal options to choose from with the custom-style wiring. The boost circuit is powered by an internal 9-Volt battery and puts out a pedal like transistor-based gain increase. The level is adjustable via the boost knob from a slight volume increase for soloing to a sort of low-gain rangemaster like treble-boost at max. I am almost 100% positive that everything on this guitar is original except possibly one toggle switch. It seems that this is a common occurrence though because I have seen several listings noting that not all switches matched. The guitar body does show a good amount of wear with many chips, scratches and marks. It's also got a good amount of beautiful crazing showing its age. The fretboard is a little dug-in in some areas from normal use (shown in pictures.) This does not affect the playability of the guitar whatsoever, it's strictly visual. Overall it's clear that the original owner loved this guitar and played the heck out of it. And I guarantee you will fall in love with it after playing it. It's got all the vintage mojo with modern playability and so many tonal options! What more could you ask for. Guitar Features Overview:
Body: Sculpted MahoganyNeck: Neck-thru MahoganyFretboard: Rosewood (24-Fret) with Pearl Floral inlayPickups: 2- Covered Guild Branded (Factory Modified)Nut: BoneTuners: Original Grover Controls:
Three-way pickup selector switch
knobs: (top to bottom)1. Master Volume
2. Boost Gain
3. Master Tone
Toggle Switches:
1. Gain Boost on/off,
2. Coil Split
3. In/Out Phase
4. Kill Switch
Notes to Buyer:
This guitar will be professionally packed and shipped in a brand new hardshell case. I am also offering local pickup if you are in the New England area.I accept payment through Paypal.Please ask any and all questions about the item before buying. As I do not accept returns or give refunds. More pictures of item are available at request. Once the package leaves the pickup location I am no longer liable for any damages.I reserve the right to end auction at any time as this item is listed for sale outside of eBay. Thank you for reading!
Body: Sculpted MahoganyNeck: Neck-thru MahoganyFretboard: Rosewood (24-Fret) with Pearl Floral inlayPickups: 2- Covered Guild Branded (Factory Modified)Nut: BoneTuners: Original Grover Controls:
Three-way pickup selector switch
knobs: (top to bottom)1. Master Volume
2. Boost Gain
3. Master Tone
Toggle Switches:
1. Gain Boost on/off,
2. Coil Split
3. In/Out Phase
4. Kill Switch
Notes to Buyer:
This guitar will be professionally packed and shipped in a brand new hardshell case. I am also offering local pickup if you are in the New England area.I accept payment through Paypal.Please ask any and all questions about the item before buying. As I do not accept returns or give refunds. More pictures of item are available at request. Once the package leaves the pickup location I am no longer liable for any damages.I reserve the right to end auction at any time as this item is listed for sale outside of eBay. Thank you for reading!