Excellent like new condition and includes all original accessories and OHSC. Every tone imaginable is here (as outlined in the fantastic video below by Ed Friedland). Small ding to the left of the bridge (could not get to show in photos, but it is there). $1150 plus shipping to the lower 48. Sorry, no trades or international shipping. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! 3-Tone Sunburst Maple Fretboard 8 1/2 lbs on my digital postal scale. Body Wood: African Mahogany Body Finish: High gloss polyester Bridge: Standard - Music Man chrome-plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm) Neck Radius: 11" (27.9cm) Headstock Size: Only 7-5/8" (19.4cm) long Frets: 22 - High profile, wide Neck Width: 1-1/2" (38.1mm) at nut, 2-1/2" (63.5mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Select maple neck Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Tuning Machines: MM designed Schaller Tuners Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body Pickups: Triple Single coil Neodymium magnetsBibb
Sometime shortly after they were introduced (around the time they introduced the BA5) they made the switch. Mainly for weight savings.