Schecter FreeZesicle-5 Ricky "Freeze" Smith Morris Day and the Time 5 String Bass Freeze Purple Blem #1747

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Schecter FreeZesicle-5 Ricky "Freeze" Smith Morris Day and the Time 5 String Bass Freeze Purple Blem #1747

9.00 lbs, 4.00 Oz

Blemished: May have minor cosmetic scratches/scuffs. Any noteworthy blemishes will be pictured and described. Plays and works as it should. Factory Blemished Stock offerings from Specialty Traders have never been broken/repaired. These are considered less than perfect due to cosmetic issues only. They do not have playability issues or electronic issues if applicable. Manufacturer's Warranty Included

On the top point of the left horn are two very small chips in the clear finish. Please see pictures for details.

Ricky D. Smith is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He was reared in a Christian home at an early age, where music became and inevitable part of his future. At the age of five Ricky discovered his talent on drums, which later branched into other interest in the piano, organ and bass guitar.

Ricky made his debut at 7 years old, where he began playing drums in church along side with his mother who was a great pianist, organist, and choir director, which lead him also to play with Billy Preston for concerts in church.

Ricky's Music Career began at the age of seventeen where he went on tour playing drums and keyboards for the pop singing group (The Sylvers). This thrilling experience ranged from Concert Halls, State Fairgrounds, to Stadiums filled with screaming fans that every aspiring musician dreams of" This connection with the group prompted extensive collaborations with Leon Sylvers for several Albums he was producing, at that time was asked to play keyboards for Solar Recording group (Dynasty), and this is where songwriting and producing records began.

Ricky was introduced to Morris Day in 1985 and played keyboards on the "Color of Success" album. Morris and Ricky went to work putting together the band for the Tour, and they hit the road to sold out shows all over the country. Ricky and Morris also put together an all girl band signed to Warner Bros. called (The Day Zs) and wrote the unreleased title song "Corporate World" for (THE TIME) with Prince! They still hit the road every year as Morris Day and The Time!!!

GENERAL
Model NameFreeZesicle-5
Item Number2298
Guitar Color Shown Freeze Purple

NECK
Tuners Grover Bass with Vintage Keys
Fretboard Material Ebony
Neck Material Canadian Rock Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Inlays Gold Pearloid Crown at 12th Fret & Heart at 19th Fret
Side Dot Markers White Dots
Scale35"
Neck Shape "C"
Thickness@ 1st Fret- 21mm / @ 12th Fret-23mm
Frets24 Narrow Jumbo
Fretboard Radius12"
Nut Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
Nut Width45mm
Truss Rod2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut

BODY
Guitar Colors Freeze Purple
Hardware Color Gold
Top Contour Flat Top with Bevel
Dexterity Right Handed
Construction Bolt-on
Body Material Swamp Ash
Bridge Gold Schecter Custom fully-adjustable Top-load or String-thru

ELECTRONICS
Controls Master Volume/ Master Tone/ EMG 3-Band B64 EQ
Bridge Pickup White EMG 40J
Neck Pickup White EMG 40P
Battery Compartment18-volt w/Screw Plate

ACCESSORIES
Knobs Metal Dome w/ Set Screw
StringsErnie Ball 5 String Super Long #2850 (.045-.130)

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