NBRJBD (New Bernie Rico Jr. Build Day) - The Conjuring of the "Witch"

[LLink2411]

I have just finalized my design and received the final quote for a very special Bernie Rico Jr. guitar that I am calling the "Witch." It does look like a very evil witch's broom doesn't it?

It is inspired by the BC Rich Virgin, BC Rich Ironbird, Gibson Explorer, Bernie Rico Jr. 727 Jekyll, and Jackson Kelly (ironically, I just noticed how much it looks like the Kelly) among other things.


Design:

*excuse the freehand drawing and my writing*


Specs:
7-strings

Neckthrough

27"-scale

27 jumbo stainless-steel frets

Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1 7-string Phase-I pickups with black pickup rings, /[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]w angled neck pickup

Battery box on back

3-way toggle

One volume

One tone

Killswitch button

Neutrik locking-jack on side of body[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]

Shaller straplocks (one on back, one on side)

No fretboard inlays

Maho[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]gany wings

One [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]piece maple neck

"Shred" neck profile

Ebony fingerboard

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Meta[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]llic black finish

Jekyll headstock painted to match body

All black hardware[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]

Hipshot 7-string fixed bridge
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bone nut[/FONT]

Sperzel Trim-Lok tuners[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] (first six strings)

Sperzel D-thing (low B)

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Set-up:
LaBella HRS-73 strings tuned BEADGBe

Low action

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If all goes well, tomorrow I will make my deposit and the madness will begin. As the build progresses, I will keep you lot updated via this thread with any info and pics Nick from AxePalace or Bernie himself hands me. All of this will then culminate in a NGD thread of epic proportions a few months down the road.


Thank you for reading, and flying spaghetti monster be with you!

 

[-K4G-]

You play jazz?



Sick. Can't wait for progress pics!

 

[ralphy1976]

I think you should ask for a real blade at the end of the axe!!

Looking forward to the final product

 

[LLink2411]

You play jazz?



Sick. Can't wait for progress pics!

Yeah, this is going to be my main axe for Jazz pop and Salsa gigs

 

[Meshugger]

Yeah, this is going to be my main axe for Jazz pop and Salsa gigs

What a design that looks like its going to be used in the slaugherhouse?

Me likey!

 

[Fred the Shred]

I can picture you playing this toting frilly shirts with palmtree prints on them.

Keep us posted regarding your new weapon's progress!

 

[misingonestring]

It's like a mix between the Jackson Kelly and a BC Rich Mockingbird.

Cool design still

 

[BenInKY]

What is a Neutrik locking-jack?[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[Apophis]

cool design I like it

 

[MaxOfMetal]

What is a Neutrik locking-jack?[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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Let me google that for you

 

[EliNoPants]

sah-weet...the pencil drawing looks like it'll be cool, but given how awesome all the BRJ's i've seen are, i have a feeling this will come out pretty fucking amazing

 

[LLink2411]

It's like a mix between the Jackson Kelly and a BC Rich Mockingbird.

Cool design still

It kind of does look like the Mockingbird as well, but is shows most similarity to a halberd or axe now that I look at it.

 

[zimbloth]

Congrats mang... this should be an exciting build!

 

[LLink2411]

Congrats mang... this should be an exciting build!

I put the money into the credit card this morning, I am just waiting for it to post to make the deposit.

I think the money will hopefully post by tomorrow afternoon.

 

[AChRush1349]

I love it. I was thinking of at some point drawing up a rico jr. kelly, and you pretty much hit the nail right on the head. Its awesome. Throw on a floyd for me, though!

 

[technomancer]

Pretty cool, I'll look forward to seeing it as it progresses

 

[LLink2411]

Deposit is payed!

Let the madness begin.

 

[BenInKY]

Let me google that for you

Yeah yeah yeah... I did first and it came up with 1000 results for non-guitar related things. I mean, for this specific application, what is it for? I assume it's where the cable plugs in and is somehow better than your average guitar cable input.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Yeah yeah yeah... I did first and it came up with 1000 results for non-guitar related things. I mean, for this specific application, what is it for? I assume it's where the cable plugs in and is somehow better than your average guitar cable input.

The first link when Googled says everything.

It's basically a really high quality locking jack with a small lever that you depress to let remove the cable.

It's a great little device, but I've always just used the cable-thru-strap method. I had one on a few basses I owned, and they did come in handy every now and then.

 

[LLink2411]

Yeah yeah yeah... I did first and it came up with 1000 results for non-guitar related things. I mean, for this specific application, what is it for? I assume it's where the cable plugs in and is somehow better than your average guitar cable input.

It is like a normal guitar jack, but it locks the plug in place.

You have to press the red button and firmly pull out the cable to unhook the guitar.