Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
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BC Rich 8 String Bich (not mine)
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Knyas
Well-Known Member
Of course you're the only one, you're literally the first person ever to dislike B.C. Rich.
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
They all sound horrible? The few I've played sounded pretty good, the aesthetics just weren't my thing.
skeels
..to pay the beels
Not sure if want to play or break ....
Or go have sandwich ...
Mmmmm.... sandwich ....
Or go have sandwich ...
Mmmmm.... sandwich ....
frogunrua
Lord of the Afros
And now I'm just wondering why the 7 and 8 strings have to have the same junky finish.
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
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zappatton2
Well-Known Member
I am a BCR fanatic, I love everything about them, especially the off-the-wall shapes. Okay, maybe I don't like some of the customer service I've gotten in the past on some of my customs. BUT, I'm not quite on board with this one. Though I do think that headstock does suit the Bich (as it has been the standard since the early 80's), I agree that it seems a bit too narrow in this case (maybe a neck-dive counter?). And I really don't like that paintjob. But to each their own, I'm sure someone will like it. Hopefully they go at least 27 inch scale this time. But if I was going for a custom Bich like this, I'd go to Neal Moser myself.
shawnperolis
7 String Indie Game Dev
This is seriously ugly as hell. Ew.
Cremated
Well-Known Member
When I first started playing guitar I loved BC Rich's aesthetics. I got an NJ series Warlock as my first electric back in like 2003. I didn't really like anything about the guitar, and the pickups and pickup rings were falling off the guitar within a couple months. I got a seven string LTD as my next guitar a year later. It was actually a cheaper priced guitar, but played so much better.
The LTD has held up over the years and still plays decent for what it is. I sold the Warlock about a year ago, but after playing for years and establishing what I like and don't like about guitars, I have to say that it's a terrible guitar. Every BC Rich I've played I've hated. Though to be fair, I've never played a made in USA one. Their imports are definitely lower quality than most Ibanez, Dean, LTD, Schecter, etc IMO. I'm also not a fan of the aesthetics, but I like the look of the mockingbird.
zappatton2
Well-Known Member
I own a custom shop Beast, and used to own a CS Eagle, and while the shapes are not for everyone, the quality is amazing (though the Eagle did require a finish repair). I can't vouch for the modern import line, but I have heard that the QC has improved by leaps and bounds within the past decade.
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
My buddy has a neckthru warlock that plays pretty nicely actually. The wiring seems like it's starting to go which is annoying but it's not like it's something that can't be fixed with a little solder and possibly new pots/switches.
Jakke
Pretty wisdomous
I like
The world needs more green guitars
The world needs more green guitars
no_dice
a very bad old bear
This headstock belongs on nothing.
Ever.
It also looks like it's designed to hold balls. Male balls.
/thatslikemyopinionman
Haha, thanks a lot. Now that image will be stuck in my head forever when I see a Warlock headstock.
Valennic
Many Fingers
Haha, thanks a lot. Now that image will be stuck in my head forever when I see a Warlock headstock.
Always happy to help people associate Warlocks with testicles.
Churchie777
Well-Known Member
So tacky looking lol
Buying a BC Rich is like pissing into the wind.....
Buying a BC Rich is like pissing into the wind.....
This headstock belongs on nothing.
Ever.
It also looks like it's designed to hold balls. Male balls.
/thatslikemyopinionman
I can't unsee that now...
rythmic_pulses
Bari/Bass VI Nerd
The only good thing about that upper neck section? That nicely cut nut....
Go To Bed Jessica
Well-Known Member
I love this shape, and I love the idea of this shape for an 8... but I don't think they really pulled it off. That headstock does not look like it would function properly at all.
My first electric guitar was a neck-through Hondo Bich copy. Complete weirdness. It was a great guitar to learn on and I have always regretted trading it. I must own another Bich some day - although I'd like this one to be the real deal.
FWIW, a friend had a USA Warlock many, many years ago and it remains one of the most resonant and best feeling guitars I have ever played.
My first electric guitar was a neck-through Hondo Bich copy. Complete weirdness. It was a great guitar to learn on and I have always regretted trading it. I must own another Bich some day - although I'd like this one to be the real deal.
FWIW, a friend had a USA Warlock many, many years ago and it remains one of the most resonant and best feeling guitars I have ever played.
jephjacques
BUTTS LOL
that headstock...that finish...
