yanto Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 Hi My friend has just given me these two basses to check out and see if there is any interest USA BC Rich Mockingbird serial no 81146 which is 79/80 I believe.Pretty standard I think although fitted with Badass bridge which is possibly aftermarket?Maple with mahogany? strips.I need to have a closer look but on initial inspection everything looks OK including neck.VGC Kramer XL8 8-string bass serial no A3207 which I think is 80/81.Has original small oval aluminium neckplate.Walnut with maple strips and in excellent condition. Can anyone give me a rough price guide for these basses-I can upload photos later if required Cheers Iain Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 Want. Think they came with badass bridges. Lorne is the dude to ask. Quote
joegarcia Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='589559' date='Sep 4 2009, 12:04 PM']Want. Think they came with badass bridges. Lorne is the dude to ask.[/quote] About BC Riches that is... I have a similar Kramer XL8, I bought it for about £350 with original case and I think another went on Ebay US recently for about £320. I'm amazed that's all they are going for as they are fantastic. One of the Denmark St shops have a black one they are asking about a grand for. They're bound to appreciate significantly in value over the next few years I should have thought. If I had any money I'd be interested myself, if it was black. Quote
RhysP Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 I'm pretty sure that Badass bridges were the usual ones used on the older Rich basses. Pictures please - I would REALLY like to see that Mockingbird. Quote
budget bassist Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 [quote name='RhysP' post='590013' date='Sep 4 2009, 06:43 PM']I'm pretty sure that Badass bridges were the usual ones used on the older Rich basses. Pictures please - I would REALLY like to see that Mockingbird.[/quote] + the 1 love old BC riches, i hope to own one, one day! Quote
RhysP Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) F***ing hell that's a beauty!! Edited September 5, 2009 by RhysP Quote
Lorne Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Yanto,those dark strips in the body are made from Rosewood,not Mahogany The neck piece is Flame maple Quote
RhysP Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Going by the picture I'd say the bridge isn't original as it's a Badass 2. Could be wrong though. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='RhysP' post='591026' date='Sep 5 2009, 10:03 PM']Going by the picture I'd say the bridge isn't original as it's a Badass 2. Could be wrong though.[/quote] And its missing the outer 2 screws, I think an action adjustment might have happened. Still totally sell my housemate for it. Quote
v8bass Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Man that Mockingbird is totally Rock n Roll .. Dont spose theres a piccy of the XL8 too ? Gary v8 Quote
Gust0o Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 [quote]Still totally sell my housemate for it.[/quote] You see, this is the reason why I'm an only child... I do miss them, sometimes If granny wasn't still with the pawnbrokers, I'd sell her again - the Mock is a beaut. Quote
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