{"product_id":"1980-bc-rich-usa-mockingbird-transparent-blue-flamed-maple-w-original-case","title":"1980 BC Rich USA Mockingbird Transparent Blue Flamed Maple w Original Case","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1980 BC Rich USA Mockingbird Transparent Blue Flamed Maple w Original Case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ereally nice and rare circa 1980 BC Rich Mockingbird USA Made\u003c\/strong\u003e from the true \u003cstrong\u003egolden era of BC Rich guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e. These early USA-made instruments have become increasingly sought after for their craftsmanship, unique designs, and incredible appointments, and this is a particularly cool example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one features a \u003cstrong\u003erare transparent blue finish with beautiful birdseye maple figuring\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a fantastic look that really stands out. Finding these early USA Mockingbirds in this finish is not easy, and this one has all the character that makes these guitars special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is \u003cstrong\u003e100% original except for the strap buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e. It plays great and everything appears to be working properly. The neck is straight, the action is comfortable, and it plays effortlessly all the way up the fingerboard. All switches are functioning and the electronics are delivering the tones these guitars are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a collector-grade example, but it is a fairly clean and honest player. There are a few things to mention: there is a small hairline crack coming off the jack plate area and there is an additional strap button hole on the top horn likely from the factory. Structurally, however, the guitar is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, there are some light buckle marks on the back, a few scattered dings, and a small area of finish loss near the nut. The neck itself is very clean with no dents, and there is \u003cstrong\u003etons of fret life remaining\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great opportunity to own a real \u003cstrong\u003eUSA-made BC Rich Mockingbird from the legendary early era\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rare transparent blue finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which even has some great old-school stickers from the era, including references to famous Long Island-area bands such as Pat Benatar, The Pretenders, and Squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original Except Strap Buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early USA BC Rich; golden era model; rare birdseye maple finish; original case with vintage stickers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mockingbird is a fantastic player with a straight neck, comfortable action, and excellent playability all the way up the neck. The electronics work properly and provide the powerful, versatile tones that made early BC Rich guitars famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BC Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mockingbird USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figured Birdseye Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.87\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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