Lorne Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Ok,it is with great thanks to my Polish friend Tomek for kindly sending me this bass,I have spent the past year finding him vintage and rare B.C.Rich guitars and basses including a PMS Bich which is one of only 15,a neck thru BCR Explorer guitar (approx 1 of 13) and approx 13 or 14 others He sent me this for free as a thank you 1981 Quilty TJ Mock The bass is in generally great shape,although the previous owner,before Tomek,must have stored it in water,all the screws for the cavity cover were rusted and have been replaced,the rear pick up-only 1 half works properly But other than that a fantastic bass-god I love the Internet-2 free vintage BCR's in a year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Free?.....FREE???? RARRRRR!!!!!! Edited November 14, 2007 by Shockwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What a generous guy !! He must have been very impressed with your ability to find the basses he wanted. Congrats on the new addition !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fantastic bass - love the patterns in that wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='Shockwave' post='88733' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:59 PM']Free?.....FREE???? RARRRRR!!!!!! [/quote] Yep mate,free But,I EARNED it,you would not believe the amount of emails and telephone calls I made during that year,the guy with the B.C.Rich Explorer guitar lives in the USA and doesn't answer emails,I had to phone him twice and he just won't shut up when you're on the phone-an hour each time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='Lorne' post='88731' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:56 PM'][/quote] I hope that radiator wasn't on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 nice colour wall. i never really liked bc riches, but these are really cool. the mockingbird on the right is lovely, as is the one youve got two of (if that makes sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Ha ha ha,thanks,the wall is that colour as it's my daughter's room and no the radiator wasn't on The list from left to right 1978 USA Mockingbird (Used by Phil Lynott) 1985 USA Bich 8 string Supreme 2007 USA Widow 1979 USA Bich 8 string 1981 USA Mockingbird on the floor 1980's Red NJ Ironbird 1992 NJ II Warlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Lorne's BC Rich Porn thread hasn't been updated for a while, so... Having recently sold my last bass & a few other musical items I had a bit of spare cash knocking about when a friend of mine that collects vintage BC Rich guitars put me onto this, a 1979/80 Mockingbird Standard. It's in superb condition,with none of the knocks & chips on the "pointy bits" that are pretty much par for the course with old Rich's. Nice subtle bit of birds eye in the maple wings too. Frets were in a pretty bad way, so I took it in for a fret dress & it's as good as new. I have to admit I bought it largely for sentimental/nostalgic reasons as I used to drool over these when I first started playing. I also worked in a music shop in the early 80s that stocked them, so I've played a lot of old Rich guitars & basses but, apart from an STIII guitar in the late 80s, I've never owned one. It's just as good as I remembered, build quality & playability are up there with the very best basses I've owned. I haven't enjoyed owning a bass as much as this one for a LONG time. [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0275_zpspfilhiab.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0277_zpsb13nc6yg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0281_zpszyotqdln.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0283_zpsedsqkn46.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0272_zpsifippiqx.jpg.html"][/url] Edited May 23, 2016 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 OMG! That there is my dream bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1464033685' post='3056010'] OMG! That there is my dream bass!! [/quote] I shall let you know if & when I decide to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I would love to use one of those on a jazz gig.....I know it would sound great, but the looks on the other players' faces would something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 NJ series neck thru Mockingbird. Recent purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1464023189' post='3055841'] Lorne's BC Rich Porn thread hasn't been updated for a while, so... Having recently sold my last bass & a few other musical items I had a bit of spare cash knocking about when a friend of mine that collects vintage BC Rich guitars put me onto this, a 1979/80 Mockingbird Standard. It's in superb condition,with none of the knocks & chips on the "pointy bits" that are pretty much par for the course with old Rich's. Nice subtle bit of birds eye in the maple wings too. Frets were in a pretty bad way, so I took it in for a fret dress & it's as good as new. I have to admit I bought it largely for sentimental/nostalgic reasons as I used to drool over these when I first started playing. I also worked in a music shop in the early 80s that stocked them, so I've played a lot of old Rich guitars & basses but, apart from an STIII guitar in the late 80s, I've never owned one. It's just as good as I remembered, build quality & playability are up there with the very best basses I've owned. I haven't enjoyed owning a bass as much as this one for a LONG time. [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0275_zpspfilhiab.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0277_zpsb13nc6yg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0281_zpszyotqdln.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0283_zpsedsqkn46.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0272_zpsifippiqx.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Always loved the Mockingbird Bass, such a timeless enduring classic, blows all the other more outlandish BC Rich designs away. Sadly never got to own one. The more recent budget range are just not in the same league. Ah well dream on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1464023189' post='3055841'] Lorne's BC Rich Porn thread hasn't been updated for a while, so... Having recently sold my last bass & a few other musical items I had a bit of spare cash knocking about when a friend of mine that collects vintage BC Rich guitars put me onto this, a 1979/80 Mockingbird Standard. It's in superb condition,with none of the knocks & chips on the "pointy bits" that are pretty much par for the course with old Rich's. Nice subtle bit of birds eye in the maple wings too. Frets were in a pretty bad way, so I took it in for a fret dress & it's as good as new. I have to admit I bought it largely for sentimental/nostalgic reasons as I used to drool over these when I first started playing. I also worked in a music shop in the early 80s that stocked them, so I've played a lot of old Rich guitars & basses but, apart from an STIII guitar in the late 80s, I've never owned one. It's just as good as I remembered, build quality & playability are up there with the very best basses I've owned. I haven't enjoyed owning a bass as much as this one for a LONG time. [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0275_zpspfilhiab.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0277_zpsb13nc6yg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0281_zpszyotqdln.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0283_zpsedsqkn46.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/IMG_0272_zpsifippiqx.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote]That is a glorious looking bass Rhys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 My recently acquired crack-converters bargain. Gave here a good clean, wiring tidy, new battery and some nice new strings. Got it to play Misfits covers but I'm going balder faster than Jerry Only. So, off she goes to a new home next week and I get a new Ampeg PF rig. Still a beauty of a bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Hi guys, My first BC Rich..just arrived this afternoon..hope you like it. It was built in 1978, it's an Eagle bass, and fretless...looks like a keeper. https://goo.gl/photos/hVUqNuqcm6n3DHwc8 https://goo.gl/photos/uBE8Bs8tSb41nMpx8 https://goo.gl/photos/5oo61U4N8nBLMbdF8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1492627701' post='3281823'] Hi guys, My first BC Rich..just arrived this afternoon..hope you like it. It was built in 1978, it's an Eagle bass, and fretless...looks like a keeper. [url="https://goo.gl/photos/hVUqNuqcm6n3DHwc8"]https://goo.gl/photo...UqNuqcm6n3DHwc8[/url] [url="https://goo.gl/photos/uBE8Bs8tSb41nMpx8"]https://goo.gl/photo...E8Bs8tSb41nMpx8[/url] [url="https://goo.gl/photos/5oo61U4N8nBLMbdF8"]https://goo.gl/photo...o61U4N8nBLMbdF8[/url] [/quote] Welcome aboard... "Golden Era" Rich's are very special instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Nice bass Alembic1989. Wel worth the wait and worry. I've always had a thing for the USA Mockngbird as used by Neil Murray with Whitesnake. Great sounding bass and stunning looks. Do the Mockingbirds suffer from neckdive at all ? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 [quote name='Lorne' timestamp='1195084582' post='88731'] Ok,it is with great thanks to my Polish friend Tomek for kindly sending me this bass,I have spent the past year finding him vintage and rare B.C.Rich guitars and basses including a PMS Bich which is one of only 15,a neck thru BCR Explorer guitar (approx 1 of 13) and approx 13 or 14 others He sent me this for free as a thank you 1981 Quilty TJ Mock The bass is in generally great shape,although the previous owner,before Tomek,must have stored it in water,all the screws for the cavity cover were rusted and have been replaced,the rear pick up-only 1 half works properly But other than that a fantastic bass-god I love the Internet-2 free vintage BCR's in a year!!! [/quote] What are all the switches for on the Mockingbird. ? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1492672674' post='3282099'] Nice bass Alembic1989. Wel worth the wait and worry. I've always had a thing for the USA Mockngbird as used by Neil Murray with Whitesnake. Great sounding bass and stunning looks. Do the Mockingbirds suffer from neckdive at all ? Dave [/quote] Not so I've noticed, no. There are certainly far worse basses out there for neck dive. [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1492672727' post='3282100'] What are all the switches for on the Mockingbird. ? Dave [/quote] The switches are series/parallel for each pickup, phase switch that works when both pickups are selected & the one on it's own by the varitone is the on/off switch for the preamp/boost, which has it's own volume control. Edited April 22, 2017 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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