'74-75 Seagull Bass [3.95kg].

TC Musical Instruments New Year's Eve and New Year's Big Sale!

A total of 35 treasured items from TC Gakki x Okubo Wind Instrument Store will be on sale for 4 days from Dec. 30 to Jan. 2!

Don't miss this opportunity!

Important information about this event
TC Gakki x Okubo Wind Instrument Store will be closed from 12/30 to 1/2, but you can order from each product page.

Please note that the products are one-of-a-kind used items and may be sold out immediately. Also, please understand that the product may be sold out even during the order process, and we may not be able to show you the product.

During the holiday period, we will not be able to respond to inquiries by phone/email/message regarding products, layaway orders, or try on/purchase products at our store.

Each instrument is carefully repaired and adjusted by our professional repair staff so that it can be played comfortably, so you can purchase it by mail order with peace of mind. The operation of the electronic equipment has also been checked.

After your order is placed, it will be shipped sequentially after 1/3, so it may not be delivered on your requested date and time. We expect to receive many orders, but we will carefully pack your order before delivery.

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B.C.Rich / Seagull Bass

Bernardo Chavez Rico, a native of East Los Angeles, California, has been making classical guitars, ukuleles, banjos, etc. since the 1950s. In 1972, B.C. Rich introduced its first original shape, the Seagull guitar. Already at this time, the identity of B.C. Rich as a through-neck, active-circuit guitar was established.

Each guitar was almost handmade, and in the early days, many were prototypes, with the shape still undecided, and differences could be seen in each one. It is interesting to think that this form developed into the company's representative models such as the Eagle and Mockingbird released in 1976. The active bass models that emerged in the 1970s, such as the ALEMBIC and MUSIC MAN, were very popular in the music scene of the time. In particular, B.C.Rich's eccentric body shape, which resembles a bird (Seagull, Eagle, Mockingbird), was especially popular among rockers at the time, and its use by AEROSMITH, KISS, and others ignited its popularity.

This Seagull Bass was released in 1973, following the Seagull guitar, and is believed to be an extremely early model, as it does not yet have a serial number, which was imprinted around 1975. The body wing and through neck are all mahogany, with a 34" scale, 24-fret fingerboard, and a heel-less joint. Two "HI-A" pickups designed by Bill Bartolini, who later became the Bartolini brand, are installed. The bridge is made of the original "BADDAS" bridge (BADDAS I), which has not yet been branded. The control assembly is characteristic of B.C.Rich, and includes a master volume, PU select toggle switch, booster on/off switch and preset volume, master tone, 6-position varitone switch, IN/OUT phase switch, and dual sound switches. dual sound switches. Both the woodwork and electronics were the latest technology available at the time.

The neck and electrical system have been well adjusted by our repairman and are in good condition.
The neck is straight and the string height is set about 1.6mm~1.2mm above 12F.

This very early Seagull Bass was produced in very small numbers, and the original parts, including the original hard case, are highly original, making this a gem that collectors can recommend with confidence. The powerful and varied sound is of course unique, and the eye-catching, one-of-a-kind looks are sure to be a hit on stage. This is a rare model on the vintage market, so don't miss it if you are interested!

SPEC
BODY: Mahogany
NECK：Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
SCALE: 34"
NUT WIDTH: 39mm
P.U.: Hi-A PU x2
CONTROL: Vol / PUSW / Boost / Tone / 6-way Tone / Phase / Dual Sound SW
WEIGHT: 3.95kg
W/Original Hard Case
5-year adjustment warranty
All parts have been disassembled and cleaned.

Attn: NAITO

We will provide you with the following services.
Please try the product slowly in your home environment for 6 days after arrival.
If the product is different from what you expected...that's okay too!
Just pay the return shipping costs and we will refund the product price!
Please take advantage of this service!