Advice on switching B.C. Rich Necks

Breeding The Spawn

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Hey guys, I have been after an Ironbird for the longest time but I am very picky when it comes to a few things about them. I like Ironbirds to have a reverse headstock, diamond inlays, no binding, and most importantly a double locking system. Was wondering if a Warlock MK3 neck would fit a 90's Platinum body without having to do any serious work since I don't have much tools for serious wood routing etc. Worst case scenario, if they don't work well what would I need to do?

The 2 guitar in the photos attached are not mine.......yet.
 

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Only way to know for sure is to measure the size of the heels and scale lengths. Rich scale lengths seem to be...all over the place (25.5" and 24 5/8" seem to be the most common).
Plus one on that. Screw BC Rich, we have the same issue with so-called "licenced" Fender parts.

Don't go for theory, assess the situation as it is: take precise measurements
 

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I hear you guys, Thanks. I don't think any of the sellers would be interested in doing any measurements for me though.
Did you ask them? You might be surprised.

I always answer questions like that on my eBay sales. I love that buyers are interested.

Try your luck...what's there to lose?
 

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Did you ask them? You might be surprised.

I always answer questions like that on my eBay sales. I love that buyers are interested.

Try your luck...what's there to lose?
Very agreed here. I’ve asked a couple specific questions like this before and haven’t been met with any sort of bad reaction. The worst that happens is they say no
 

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Thanks guys, I asked and waiting to see if I get a reply. Don't want to get both and then it turns out it's such a hassle to deal with.
Most likely I might just end up with a King V Pro Series or just wait it out and see what else pops up.
 

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Warlock neck 25.5 and the Iron Bird is 24.75 :wallbash:
Oh well, thanks for the replies.
Warmoth do a 24.75 neck that is all but guaranteed to feel and play miles better than an import BCR ever thought about. Also check out Butala guitars in Canadia. He mainly does Jackson/Charvel style parts but he does 24.75 also and maybe he can do you a reverse BCR head instead of having to cut your own from a paddle with warmoth.
 

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Plus one on that. Screw BC Rich, we have the same issue with so-called "licenced" Fender parts.

Don't go for theory, assess the situation as it is: take precise measurements
I should clarify that I was talking heel measurements wrt Fender. 🤫
 
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