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1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II

1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II

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BLUE NOTE MUSIC

CERTIFIED AUTHENTICATION REPORT

1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II

Serial Number: 83955

I. INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer: B.C. Rich
Model: Eagle II
Year: 1980
Serial Number: 83955
Country of Manufacture: United States
Construction: Neck-through-body solidbody electric guitar
Finish: Natural
Pickup Configuration: Two original DiMarzio humbucking pickups
Scale Length: 24.5 inches
Nut Width: 1.625 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 6.2 ounces

II. PURPOSE AND BASIS OF EXAMINATION

This report documents the identity, authenticity, originality, construction, condition, technical specifications, and documented service provenance of the examined B.C. Rich Eagle II.

The authentication examination is based upon the following evidence:

  • Physical inspection

  • Front and rear body documentation

  • Headstock front, side, and rear inspection

  • verification of serial number 83955

  • Neck and neck-through-body construction

  • Pickup documentation

  • Electronics-cavity inspection

  • Copper ground plate documentation

  • Verification of original component information

  • Pickup date information and DC resistance measurements

  • Potentiometer identification codes

  • Physical neck and setup measurements

  • Fret-life evaluation

  • Truss rod functional evaluation

  • Instrument weight measurement

  • Email correspondence documenting electronics troubleshooting and repair associated with Neal Moser's operation

  • Physical Neal Moser signature on the copper ground plate within the electronics cavity

The conclusions contained in this report are based upon the evidence available during examination.

III. VERIFIED INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

The instrument displays the defining construction and design characteristics associated with a vintage American-made B.C. Rich Eagle II.

These characteristics include:

  • Distinctive Eagle body profile

  • Original neck-through-body construction

  • Natural wood finish

  • Multi-wood body and neck construction

  • Correct B.C. Rich headstock configuration

  • B.C. Rich identifying logo

  • Diamond fingerboard position markers

  • Dual humbucking pickup configuration

  • Complex B.C. Rich electronics and switching system

  • Multiple potentiometers and switches

  • Copper-shielded electronics cavity

  • Period-consistent components

The combined physical evidence strongly supports identification as a:

1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II

SERIAL NUMBER 83955

AUTHENTICATION CONFIDENCE:

VERY HIGH

IV. SERIAL NUMBER VERIFICATION

VERIFIED SERIAL NUMBER:

83955

The serial number is visibly documented on the rear of the headstock.

Serial Number Classification:

VERIFIED

The serial number is consistent throughout the permanent documentation associated with this report.

V. CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION

NECK-THROUGH-BODY CONSTRUCTION

The instrument features original neck-through-body construction, with the central neck structure extending continuously through the body.

This construction method is one of the defining characteristics of high-end vintage B.C. Rich instruments.

Findings:

  • Original neck-through construction

  • Original body and neck configuration

  • No obvious evidence of catastrophic structural failure

  • No obvious major neck repair visible

  • No obvious body-wing separation visible

  • Neck/body transition appears stable

STRUCTURAL CLASSIFICATION:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION

VI. ORIGINALITY ASSESSMENT

Based upon the inspection evidence and component information supplied, the instrument is assessed as highly original.

BODY

Classification:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL

The body shape, construction, and configuration are consistent with the original instrument.

NECK

Classification:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL

The neck-through construction is consistent with original B.C. Rich manufacturing.

HEADSTOCK

Classification:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL

The headstock configuration, logo, construction, and serial number are consistent with the instrument.

FINISH

Classification:

APPEARS ORIGINAL

The natural finish displays honest age-related wear consistent with a vintage instrument.

No obvious evidence of a complete refinish was observed.

VII. PICKUP VERIFICATION

The guitar retains its original DiMarzio humbucking pickups.

Pickup Date:

1980

Pickup DC Resistance:

8.4 kΩ

The documented pickup date is consistent with the instrument's 1980 production year.

PICKUP CLASSIFICATION:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL — 1980-DATED DiMARZIO PICKUPS

The presence of period-correct, dated original pickups is an important authentication factor.

VIII. ELECTRONICS AND POTENTIOMETER VERIFICATION

The instrument retains its original electronic components and sophisticated B.C. Rich control system.

The documented potentiometer codes are:

  • EP886 2219

  • EP886 2242

The electronics configuration is consistent with the complex switching architecture associated with vintage B.C. Rich instruments.

ELECTRONICS CLASSIFICATION:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

The electronics retain their original component identity while also having a documented professional service history.

IX. NEAL MOSER ELECTRONICS SERVICE PROVENANCE

DOCUMENTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE HISTORY

The submitted email correspondence documents professional troubleshooting and repair involving Neal Moser's guitar operation.

The correspondence establishes that:

  • An electronics issue was identified

  • The instrument's electronics were professionally troubleshot

  • Neal Moser was involved in the troubleshooting and repair process

  • Corrective work was performed

  • The problem was successfully resolved

  • The guitar was returned following service

  • The owner subsequently confirmed successful receipt of the instrument and resolution of the issue

This service history is supported by contemporaneous written documentation rather than an undocumented verbal claim.

X. NEAL MOSER-SIGNED COPPER GROUND PLATE

The copper ground plate located within the instrument's electronics cavity bears a Neal Moser signature.

This signature represents physical evidence of Neal Moser's documented association with the instrument.

The signed copper ground plate, when considered together with the contemporaneous email correspondence documenting electronics troubleshooting and repair, provides an unusually strong provenance trail.

NEAL MOSER PROVENANCE CLASSIFICATION:

DOCUMENTED AND PHYSICALLY EVIDENCED

The instrument possesses both:

  1. Contemporaneous written documentation supporting Neal Moser's involvement in the troubleshooting and repair of the electronics.

  2. A physical Neal Moser signature located on the copper ground plate within the electronics cavity.

This combination significantly strengthens the credibility and collector interest of the instrument's service history.

XI. ELECTRONICS ORIGINALITY AND SERVICE STATUS

A significant distinction should be made between originality and service history.

The instrument retains its original electronic components.

At the same time, the electronics received professional troubleshooting and corrective service associated with Neal Moser.

FINAL ELECTRONICS CLASSIFICATION:

ORIGINAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS RETAINED

PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED

DOCUMENTED NEAL MOSER PROVENANCE

The documented service history is therefore considered a positive element of the instrument's provenance rather than evidence of an undocumented modification.

XII. TRUSS ROD VERIFICATION

The original truss rod has been evaluated and found to be fully functional.

Findings:

  • Original truss rod

  • Functions properly

  • Adjusts freely

  • Not frozen

  • Not at the limit of its adjustment range

TRUSS ROD CLASSIFICATION:

VERIFIED ORIGINAL — FULLY FUNCTIONAL

XIII. NECK AND PLAYABILITY MEASUREMENTS

Neck Relief:

.005 inches

The measured relief reflects a straight and properly functioning neck setup.

Nut Width:

1.625 inches

Scale Length:

24.5 inches

XIV. FRET CONDITION

The frets retain approximately:

80% USEFUL LIFE REMAINING

The instrument remains in excellent playing condition with substantial usable fret life remaining.

FRET CLASSIFICATION:

EXCELLENT VINTAGE PLAYING CONDITION

XV. WEIGHT

The instrument weighs:

6 POUNDS, 6.2 OUNCES

The relatively light weight contributes positively to player comfort and overall desirability.

XVI. COSMETIC CONDITION

The instrument displays honest vintage wear while remaining exceptionally well preserved overall.

  • Attractive natural wood finish

  • Strong overall presentation

  • Minor surface marks and handling wear

  • Normal age-related cosmetic evidence

  • Appropriate hardware aging

  • No obvious catastrophic body damage

  • No obvious major structural repair

  • No visible evidence of severe abuse

The instrument presents as a well-preserved vintage guitar that has been carefully maintained.

XVII. BLUE NOTE CONDITION GRADING

A+ — Exceptional / Collector Grade

A — Excellent

B — Very Good

C — Good Player Grade

D — Project Grade

F — Parts / Salvage Grade

OVERALL CONDITION GRADE:

A — EXCELLENT

Structural Condition:

A — Excellent

Cosmetic Condition:

A — Excellent Vintage Condition

Fret Condition:

Approximately 80% Life Remaining

Neck:

Excellent — .005" Relief

Truss Rod:

Original and Fully Functional

Electronics:

Original Components — Professionally Serviced

Pickups:

Original 1980-Dated DiMarzio Humbuckers

Collector Appeal:

VERY HIGH

Player Appeal:

VERY HIGH

XVIII. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Specification Verified Finding
Manufacturer B.C. Rich
Model Eagle II
Year 1980
Serial Number 83955
Construction Neck-through-body
Finish Natural
Pickups Original DiMarzio humbuckers
Pickup Date 1980
Pickup DC Resistance 8.4 kΩ
Potentiometer Codes EP886 2219 / EP886 2242
Electronics Original components retained
Electronics Service Documented Neal Moser service
Special Electronics Provenance Neal Moser-signed copper ground plate
Truss Rod Original and fully functional
Neck Relief .005"
Fret Life Approximately 80% remaining
Nut Width 1.625"
Scale Length 24.5"
Weight 6 lb. 6.2 oz.

XIX. ORIGINALITY SUMMARY

Component Classification
Body Verified Original
Neck Verified Original
Neck-Through Construction Verified Original
Headstock Verified Original
Serial Number Verified — 83955
Finish Appears Original
Pickups Verified Original — 1980 DiMarzio
Electronics Original Components Retained
Potentiometers Original — Codes Documented
Truss Rod Verified Original and Fully Functional
Electronics Service Documented Neal Moser Service
Copper Ground Plate Neal Moser Signed

XX. FINAL AUTHENTICATION STATEMENT

Based upon the complete inspection documentation, physical measurements, verified serial number, dated original components, original electronics assessment, original truss rod evaluation, and documented Neal Moser service history, Blue Note Music certifies this instrument as an authentic and highly original 1980 B.C. Rich Eagle II bearing serial number 83955.

The instrument demonstrates a highly desirable combination of:

  • Authentic vintage B.C. Rich construction

  • Original neck-through-body design

  • Verified serial number

  • Original DiMarzio pickups

  • Documented original electronic components

  • Original, fully functional truss rod

  • Approximately 80% remaining fret life

  • Excellent vintage cosmetic condition

  • Documented professional electronics service

  • Neal Moser provenance supported by contemporaneous correspondence

  • A Neal Moser-signed copper ground plate inside the electronics cavity

FINAL CERTIFICATION

BLUE NOTE MUSIC CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC

1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II

SERIAL NUMBER 83955

Authentication Confidence:

VERY HIGH

Overall Originality:

HIGHLY ORIGINAL

Overall Condition:

A — EXCELLENT

Electronics:

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS RETAINED AND PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED

Special Provenance:

DOCUMENTED NEAL MOSER ELECTRONICS SERVICE AND SIGNED COPPER GROUND PLATE

Collector Appeal:

VERY HIGH

Player Condition:

EXCELLENT

Prepared by: Blue Note Music
Authentication & Vintage Instrument Documentation Division

Date of Report: September 3, 2026

CERTIFICATION LIMITATIONS

This report is based upon the inspection, documentation, measurements, component information, and service documentation available during examination.

The findings represent the documented condition and configuration of the instrument at the time of inspection. Any subsequently discovered evidence or previously undisclosed modification could affect individual findings contained within this report.
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