Description

1977 BC Rich Eagle Bass with a Badass Bridge and hard shell case, $2999!

A 1970s American neck-through bass with elaborate onboard electronics, the 1977 B.C. Rich Eagle Bass combines boutique craftsmanship with versatile active wiring for everything from deep funk to aggressive rock tones.

Type
Electric Bass Guitar

Model
Eagle Bass

Manufacturer
B.C. Rich

Country of Manufacture
USA

Year of Introduction
1977

Controls
2 × Volume, 1 × Master Tone, 3-way pickup selector, 6-position Varitone rotary, Preamp on/off mini-toggle, Phase reverse switch, Series/Parallel and Coil-tap mini-toggles (one per pickup)

Input
1 × ¼″ mono instrument jack

Notable Features

  • Pickups: Dual DiMarzio P-style humbuckers voiced for punchy lows and articulate highs

  • Body: Neck-through construction with mahogany wings and maple center strip for sustain and stability

  • Back and Sides: Matching mahogany wings with multi-ply body binding

  • Neck: Neck-through maple/mahogany laminate with ebony fretboard and cloud inlays

  • Scale Length: 34″

  • Bridge: Badass Bridge

  • Hardware: Brass nut, Grover bass tuners, distinctive B.C. Rich control knobs

  • Use Case: Favored by players who need studio-grade tonal flexibility on stage—capable of vintage thump, scooped slap, or aggressive mid-forward grind thanks to its active electronics and coil options