{"product_id":"1980-b-c-rich-eagle-ii","title":"1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBLUE NOTE MUSIC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCERTIFIED AUTHENTICATION REPORT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number: 83955\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI. INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e B.C. Rich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck-through-body solidbody electric guitar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two original DiMarzio humbucking pickups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e24.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.625 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6 pounds, 6.2 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eII. PURPOSE AND BASIS OF EXAMINATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis report documents the identity, authenticity, originality, construction, condition, technical specifications, and documented service provenance of the examined B.C. Rich Eagle II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authentication examination is based upon the following evidence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear body documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadstock front, side, and rear inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003everification of serial number \u003cstrong\u003e83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and neck-through-body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics-cavity inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper ground plate documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerification of original component information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup date information and DC resistance measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotentiometer identification codes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical neck and setup measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFret-life evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruss rod functional evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstrument weight measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail correspondence documenting electronics troubleshooting and repair associated with Neal Moser's operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Neal Moser signature on the copper ground plate within the electronics cavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conclusions contained in this report are based upon the evidence available during examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIII. VERIFIED INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument displays the defining construction and design characteristics associated with a vintage American-made B.C. Rich Eagle II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive Eagle body profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal neck-through-body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-wood body and neck construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect B.C. Rich headstock configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB.C. Rich identifying logo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond fingerboard position markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual humbucking pickup configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex B.C. Rich electronics and switching system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple potentiometers and switches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper-shielded electronics cavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod-consistent components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combined physical evidence strongly supports identification as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERIAL NUMBER 83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAUTHENTICATION CONFIDENCE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY HIGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIV. SERIAL NUMBER VERIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVERIFIED SERIAL NUMBER:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number is visibly documented on the rear of the headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerial Number Classification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number is consistent throughout the permanent documentation associated with this report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eV. CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNECK-THROUGH-BODY CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument features original neck-through-body construction, with the central neck structure extending continuously through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction method is one of the defining characteristics of high-end vintage B.C. Rich instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFindings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal neck-through construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal body and neck configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious evidence of catastrophic structural failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious major neck repair visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious body-wing separation visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\/body transition appears stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTRUCTURAL CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVI. ORIGINALITY ASSESSMENT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the inspection evidence and component information supplied, the instrument is assessed as \u003cstrong\u003ehighly original\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBODY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body shape, construction, and configuration are consistent with the original instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNECK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck-through construction is consistent with original B.C. Rich manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEADSTOCK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headstock configuration, logo, construction, and serial number are consistent with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFINISH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARS ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural finish displays honest age-related wear consistent with a vintage instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious evidence of a complete refinish was observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVII. PICKUP VERIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar retains its original DiMarzio humbucking pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup Date:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup DC Resistance:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.4 kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented pickup date is consistent with the instrument's 1980 production year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePICKUP CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL — 1980-DATED DiMARZIO PICKUPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of period-correct, dated original pickups is an important authentication factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVIII. ELECTRONICS AND POTENTIOMETER VERIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument retains its original electronic components and sophisticated B.C. Rich control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented potentiometer codes are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP886 2219\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP886 2242\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics configuration is consistent with the complex switching architecture associated with vintage B.C. Rich instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eELECTRONICS CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL COMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics retain their original component identity while also having a documented professional service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIX. NEAL MOSER ELECTRONICS SERVICE PROVENANCE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOCUMENTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE HISTORY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe submitted email correspondence documents professional troubleshooting and repair involving Neal Moser's guitar operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence establishes that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electronics issue was identified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument's electronics were professionally troubleshot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Moser was involved in the troubleshooting and repair process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrective work was performed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem was successfully resolved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar was returned following service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owner subsequently confirmed successful receipt of the instrument and resolution of the issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service history is supported by contemporaneous written documentation rather than an undocumented verbal claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eX. NEAL MOSER-SIGNED COPPER GROUND PLATE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper ground plate located within the instrument's electronics cavity bears a \u003cstrong\u003eNeal Moser signature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis signature represents physical evidence of Neal Moser's documented association with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signed copper ground plate, when considered together with the contemporaneous email correspondence documenting electronics troubleshooting and repair, provides an unusually strong provenance trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNEAL MOSER PROVENANCE CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENTED AND PHYSICALLY EVIDENCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument possesses both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporaneous written documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting Neal Moser's involvement in the troubleshooting and repair of the electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA physical Neal Moser signature\u003c\/strong\u003e located on the copper ground plate within the electronics cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination significantly strengthens the credibility and collector interest of the instrument's service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXI. ELECTRONICS ORIGINALITY AND SERVICE STATUS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant distinction should be made between \u003cstrong\u003eoriginality\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eservice history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument retains its original electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the electronics received professional troubleshooting and corrective service associated with Neal Moser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFINAL ELECTRONICS CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS RETAINED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFESSIONALLY SERVICED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENTED NEAL MOSER PROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documented service history is therefore considered a positive element of the instrument's provenance rather than evidence of an undocumented modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXII. TRUSS ROD VERIFICATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original truss rod has been evaluated and found to be fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFindings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal truss rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions properly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusts freely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot frozen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at the limit of its adjustment range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRUSS ROD CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERIFIED ORIGINAL — FULLY FUNCTIONAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXIII. NECK AND PLAYABILITY MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck Relief:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.005 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measured relief reflects a straight and properly functioning neck setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.625 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXIV. FRET CONDITION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets retain approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% USEFUL LIFE REMAINING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument remains in excellent playing condition with substantial usable fret life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFRET CLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCELLENT VINTAGE PLAYING CONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXV. WEIGHT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument weighs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 POUNDS, 6.2 OUNCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively light weight contributes positively to player comfort and overall desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXVI. COSMETIC CONDITION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument displays honest vintage wear while remaining exceptionally well preserved overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive natural wood finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong overall presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor surface marks and handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal age-related cosmetic evidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate hardware aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious catastrophic body damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo obvious major structural repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo visible evidence of severe abuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument presents as a well-preserved vintage guitar that has been carefully maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXVII. BLUE NOTE CONDITION GRADING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA+ — Exceptional \/ Collector Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB — Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC — Good Player Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eD — Project Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eF — Parts \/ Salvage Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOVERALL CONDITION GRADE:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — EXCELLENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStructural Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — Excellent Vintage Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFret Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80% Life Remaining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent — .005\" Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTruss Rod:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal and Fully Functional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Components — Professionally Serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickups:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1980-Dated DiMarzio Humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY HIGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayer Appeal:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY HIGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXVIII. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVerified Finding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB.C. Rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEagle II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck-through-body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal DiMarzio humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup DC Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.4 kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentiometer Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEP886 2219 \/ EP886 2242\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal components retained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDocumented Neal Moser service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial Electronics Provenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeal Moser-signed copper ground plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruss Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal and fully functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.005\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e80% remaining\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.625\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 lb. 6.2 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXIX. ORIGINALITY SUMMARY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck-Through Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified — 83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppears Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original — 1980 DiMarzio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Components Retained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentiometers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal — Codes Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruss Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Original and Fully Functional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented Neal Moser Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Ground Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Moser Signed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eXX. FINAL AUTHENTICATION STATEMENT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased 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, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note Music certifies this instrument as an authentic and highly original 1980 B.C. Rich Eagle II bearing serial number 83955.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument demonstrates a highly desirable combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic vintage B.C. Rich construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal neck-through-body design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified serial number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal DiMarzio pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumented original electronic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal, fully functional truss rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 80% remaining fret life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage cosmetic condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumented professional electronics service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Moser provenance supported by contemporaneous correspondence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eNeal Moser-signed copper ground plate inside the electronics cavity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFINAL CERTIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLUE NOTE MUSIC CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980 B.C. RICH EAGLE II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERIAL NUMBER 83955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentication Confidence:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY HIGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Originality:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLY ORIGINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — EXCELLENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL COMPONENTS RETAINED AND PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Provenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENTED NEAL MOSER ELECTRONICS SERVICE AND SIGNED COPPER GROUND PLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY HIGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayer Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCELLENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vintage Instrument Documentation Division\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 3, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCERTIFICATION LIMITATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis report is based upon the inspection, documentation, measurements, component information, and service documentation available during examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7048\/6555\/files\/Certificate.png?v=1776797494\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53871825617179,"sku":"83955","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7048\/6555\/files\/main_0c78da66-0209-4678-b957-8e6d46d2da55.png?v=1788460399","url":"https:\/\/bluenotemusic.com\/products\/1980-b-c-rich-eagle-ii","provider":"Blue Note Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}