BC Rich

[metalman45]

Hey, Looking at different axes and I've noticed that bc rich seems to be the least popular metal brand. Is bc rich of any good quality? I know that kerry king plays em' and that's cool but can anyone with a bit of experience tell me about them?

[FatherAlabaster]

The USA-made ones are supposed to be decent, but I've only played their imports, and I don't care for them. You can do better for the money. The only reason to buy a Rich is if you like one of their silly shapes.

[RelentlessOblivion]

Even if you like silly shapes Dean build better quality guitars in more ludicrous shapes.

[deathstorm]

Buy this one it's. A warlock and v hybrid. Bc rich style from Ibanez mick Thomson. Model

[deathstorm]

Here is the second one

[RelentlessOblivion]

Ibanez guitars have no heart about them. They are mass produced lifeless instruments.

[deathstorm]

I never saw a guitar with a heart . I like bc rich get the mark Rizzo 7 string

[metalman45]

Yeah, but you can't find any links anymore on bc rich's website. I remember there used to be a section called "handcrafted" but it's gone. The only chance of getting one today is probably ebay. Kind of like when Gibson stopped making dobros and banjos.

[RelentlessOblivion]

I never saw a guitar with a heart . I like bc rich get the mark Rizzo 7 string

Not a literal heart. There's something lacking in their guitars that is neither related to build quality nor the electics.

[deathstorm]

Got ya. Murph thanks for clearing that up

[FatherAlabaster]

Ibanez guitars have no heart about them. They are mass produced lifeless instruments.

Nearly any guitar that any of us could afford will be mass-produced. My Gibson Explorers are mass-produced. I know you enjoy your Dean, but I have to say I've never played one I liked, and I'm hard pressed to see a difference in quality between the ones I've tried and similarly priced Rich guitars. I'm not in love with Ibanez by any means, but they make some good midrange instruments, as do Schecter and ESP/LTD. With a good setup, a lot of those midrange guitars are very playable. Upgrading low-end hardware and pickups can be a great investment in a midrange guitar with decent materials and craftsmanship.

[RelentlessOblivion]

I'm actually starting to lose interest in the Deans. Might sell them and upgrade the Les Paul once I've managed to line up lessons again. As for Ibanez the few I've played just lack something that makes me want to keep playing them. The three guitars I've bought I did so because I just didn't want to stop playing them.

[BlutAusNerd]

I'm actually starting to lose interest in the Deans. Might sell them and upgrade the Les Paul once I've managed to line up lessons again. As for Ibanez the few I've played just lack something that makes me want to keep playing them. The three guitars I've bought I did so because I just didn't want to stop playing them.

My Les Paul is quite enjoyable for me, I would definitely recommend this course of action.

[FatherAlabaster]

I think I unconsciously built my playing style on the Explorer body shape, and Pauls don't have enough of an elbow rest for me. But I do enjoy playing them. The only Gibsons I don't like playing as much are SGs, because the lightness of the body makes them neck-heavy. As much as I love the sound of my Steinberger, it's such a bitch to play. Now that I've got the new bridge and tailpiece on my main guitar, it's so much fun to play, everything else is a poor substitute.

[deathstorm]

You get a 7 string. Les Paul. And a explorer. Guys from. Gibson

[RelentlessOblivion]

Six is enough. To be honest I think the whole seven string thing is just a gimmick.

[FatherAlabaster]

You get a 7 string. Les Paul. And a explorer. Guys from. Gibson

They were limited editions, like the baritones. Very hard to find now. But I've never much wanted a seven string, or liked any of the ones I played. I prefer a six string baritone if I want to play low. For me, it's a question of how much that extra fourth in range is worth, and the answer is, not much. Having an extra string to worry about muting while I'm playing certain riffs is too much of a hassle, and I don't love the wider neck, either.

[deathstorm]

Really alabaster. They were

[Vorpal Sword]

They may not be as good as they used to be but I'll always have a soft spot for the BC Rich Ironbird.

[metalman45]

Slash once played the Mockingbird

[RelentlessOblivion]

And just like that the last lingering thread of credibility associated with BC Rich went down the gurgler

[deathstorm]

I was wondering if bc rich. Nj series. Where built in New Jersey

[metalman45]

I was wondering if bc rich. Nj series. Where built in New Jersey

While I don't have any real proof of that says yes or no, I would higly doubt it. BC Rich's headquarters are in kentucky thus it would make most sense that they're made somewhere in kentucky. But as I've noticed that the "Handcrafted" Custom Shop part of bc rich's website is gone entirely without any explanation. This means to me that most likely that bc rich's american custom shop have been shut down entirely.

[deathstorm]

Metal I found usa handcrafted. Bc rich guitars. It's the owner that's. Building. Them himself. They are going like 4,000 to 5,000

[FatherAlabaster]

Metal I found usa handcrafted. Bc rich guitars. It's the owner that's. Building. Them himself. They are going like 4' date='000 to 5,000[/quote'] For those who just can't do without...