Boogie Street's eBay History:  Boogie Street began it's ebay transactions in December of 1998.  Since that time, Boogie Street has grown into one of the largest and by far, the most trusted, worldwide eBay guitar dealers.  Boogie Street's reputation within the eBay guitar community is without peer.  Whether a USA buyer or an international buyer - all Boogie Street customers get 'The Boogie Street Experience'. About Boogie Street Guitars:  Pittsburgh guitar enthusiast Eric McKenna founded Boogie Street Guitars in late 1998.  Eric's original idea of exclusive on-line marketing coupled with the industries finest customer service remain intact today. In 2003, Eric entered into an agreement with Washbrurn guitars to help create unique and custom guitar both in the USA and Import genres.  Working closely with Washburn artists such as KISS legend Paul Stanley, Black Label Society guitarist Nick Catanese and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian to name a few, BSG carved out it's very special niche in the guitar marketplace.  In 2007, Eric welcomed Bernie Rico Jr to the BSG family.  Currently Eric & Bernie are diligently working on Rico Jr custom guitars with truly spectacular & unique specs and stylings.  BSG customers and friends, known as the 'BSG Family', congregate at the BSG forum - The BoogieBoard - and daily share in what is affectionately called 'The Boogie Street Experience'.   In 10 years, BSG has grown from a used and vintage online guitar dealer to one the guitar industry's true success stories.  About Bernie Rico Jr Guitars:  Bernie Rico Jr is the son of world famous Bernie Rico Sr, the founder of B.C. Rich guitars.  Bernie Jr worked side by side with his father for decades learning the craft of building true handmade, custom guitars using the his father's belief in the heeless neck-thru construction. Shortly after Bernie's fathers passing in 1998, Bernie Jr discontinued his association with B.C. Rich guitars and started his own guitar company, Bernie Rico Custom Handmade Guitars.  Bernie Jr carries on his father's tradition with extreme pride and care and has taken his father's original ideas of innovation to another level with is unique guitar designs such as the Jekyll, Vixen, Hyde and Diva.  Handmade quality, attention to detail and superior service are the hallmarks of Bernie Rico Jr guitars.  Nothing plays or feels like a Rico Jr. Why a Rico Jr Custom from Boogie Street:  The Rico Jr & Boogie Street combination is the best of both worlds.  Taking Bernie's expertise in exceptional quality, true neck-thru, custom guitar building and coupling it with Eric's proven ideas for colors, woods and inlay combination are begininning to yeild some of the guitar marketplace's finest guitars.  A Rico Jr Custom from BSG provides the buyer the ulimate in handmade quality construction, stunning color combinations and inlay and glass-like finishes...all presented to the buyer with the 'The Boogie Street Experience'.  About this Rico Custom 24 Fret SPALTED BLACKBACK Vixen:   Bernie presents the guitar world his version of the 'V'.  Receiving rave reviews from publications and players alike for the past 4+ years, the Vixen is the finest modern 'V' design available.    With strong lines, correct contours, impeccable build quality and 25.5" scale the 24 fret Vixen deluxe guitars provide a familiar feel but with added neck-thru rigidity, enhanced sustain and tone.  And what a stage presence!!  And this special guitar is was commissioned by BSG's Eric McKenna as part of his Bernie Rico 'BlackBack' series of USA custom guitars. Specficiations for this guitar:   Special BSG 'BlackBack' Rico Custom Series Mahogany body wings painted jet gloss black Mahogany neck-thru construction painted jet gloss black Superior & thick figured SPALTED maple body top Superior & thick figured SPALTED maple headstock top Custom Rico 'Vixen' headstock, signed on back by Bernie 24 fret ebony fingerboard with no inlay Slim, fast Rico neck profile Chrome TonePros Bridge and Stop-tail Chrome Grover Imperial tuners Special *CHROME* EMG 81 bridge pickup Special *CHROME* EMG 60 neck pickup Chrome Tone & Chrome Volume knobs Chrome 3-Way pickup selector switch EMG 'PA-2" db Boost switch Rico 'G&G' hardshell case 100% complete USA handmade construction Retail Price:  5229.00 USD.   BSG Price:  3775.00 USD There is just NOTHING on the market like this Custom Spalted BlackBack Rico! Added Boogie Street Benefits:  Each guitar sold by Boogie Street is personally inspected and set-up by well known industry guitar technician Fred Kowalo.  Fred has toured the world and worked for directly for Zakk Wylde, Nick Catanese, Jasin Todd, Mike Inez, James Lomenzo and many other tope level artists.  'Custom' set-ups are available from Fred for an additional fee. Each guitar sold by BSG includes a Boogie Street T-shirt, Boogie Street cap, Boogie Street guitar pics, current Bernie Rico Jr catalog, the current Boogie Street promo DVD and other cool, assorted add-ins. Shipping:  Worldwide Shipping for this guitar is - FREE.  Boogie Street uses UPS exclusively. The exception would be an APO Military address where USPS would be used. Pictures:  The pictures you see to the right are the actual guitar.  These pictures were shot by either Eric McKenna or Dan Speicher at the Boogie Street Offices in Pittsburgh, PA.  Most if not all of the pictures are taken in 'natural' or 'available' light.  Flash photography is rarely used. Additional photographs can be seen at the BSG Photo Gallery as well as Eric McKenna's Flickr Site.  Payment Options:  Boogie Street politely asks the buyer be ready to make payment withing 7 (seven) days after winning the auction/listing.  Visa/Mastercard/Discover/AMEX credit cards can be used through PayPal. www.PayPal.com   Boogie Street will only ship to verified PayPal shipping addresses.  Boogie Street also accepts Certified Bank Checks from USA banks as well as US Postal Money Orders.  Personal Checks are not accepted. Contact:   You can reach Boogie Street's owner and founder, Eric McKenna, directly.  Call Eric at 412-716-3150.  Email Eric at eric@boogiestreet.com   You can also find out additional information on Boogie Street at our myspace page,  www.myspace.com/boogiestreet  Return policy:   Boogie Street  wants our customers happy and we strive to do that each and every time.  Our eBay feedback rating reflects our ongoing efforts.  Boogie Streets politely asks our buyers to please email or call with any and all questions before placing bids or purchasing.  24 hours returns are permitted.  The simply means the buyer must contact Eric McKenna by telehpone at 412-716-3150 within 24 hours of the guitar being delivered.  All returns are subject to a 17% restocking fee.  Both original and return shipping charges are not refundable.  Boogie Street thanks the wonderful eBay community for making our first 10 years on ebay so enjoyable!  eBay continues to be a significant part of Boogie Street's marketing and it remains so because of all the wonderful people - all over the world -  we have been fortunate enough to meet and work with with over the years!             WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN AROUND HERE!!   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album   Click to View Image Album