1980's Riverhead Japan "Brianberger" Headless Bass (Black)

1980's Riverhead Japan "Brianberger" Headless Bass (Black)Made in Japan in the early 1980's by Riverhead, the Brianberger was their take on the famous Steinberger headless bass. Solid body set to a 24 fret neck (33. 5" scale length), it weighs 3kg's. Loaded with the original Riverhead branded pickup in the neck position coupled with an aftermarket Aria Pro II JB single coil in the bridge. Given a basic setup service prior to listing, the neck is straight and the truss adjusts well, the frets are shiny and

the Rosa was part of a more modern series of guitars that included Random Star

this is a signature model bass for Tetsu (of the famous Japanese band L'Arc-en-Ciel) that is the perfect blend of unique style and quality construction

The finish on the back of the neck has worn down to a satin feel from years of play

it's just back from a professional refinish in metallic pink/purple that looks stunning in any light

The finish is a pearlescent natural that shimmers and changes colour depending on the light

Loaded with a set of active EMG's controlled by two volume knobs (one for the bridge/neck pickups and one for the middle)

With the famous "Love Rock" insignia on the headstock

Built with a solid ash body bolted to a maple neck with a 24 fret rosewood fingerboard (20" radius

Founded by highly respected luthier Hugh Manson and now under the ownership of Matthew Bellamy and existing CEO Adrian Ashton

get out your Strat and we’ll see you on the Dark Side

you simply can't beat the Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR

it had the knobs and the tuners replaced at some stage otherwise it appears close to factory original as pictured