Just got my first bc rich warlock, its a 1989 nj series made in korea and i love it. Its seen better days, but when i had it all together there were zero problems. Bc rich mockingbird pro x electric guitar new tobacco burst. So i got the platinum cra ptacular its in pieces due to a bridge failure. Richs more distinctive designs, the nj series also included a semihollow jazz guitar. Rich had a complete catalog of distinctive instruments, and it wasnt long before overseas companies like aria were creating b. My buddy brought this bc rich in to me, along with another 80s one, yesterday. Reverse headstock crackle paint through my 1992 mesa. This warlock has all of the features that performing rockers crave for maximum tone and playability. So, you can now own a neal moser built bc rich usa custom guitar. I greatly preferred this 60s neck over the larger 50s style and new asymmetric style neck that are on other models. Feb 25, 2008 if any of you guys are trying to date a platinum, nj series, bronze series or any other series guitars its really not a huge deal what year it was. Bc rich nj series warlock electric guitar with hard case xtra pickups. Sep, 20 bc rich acrylic mockingbird acrylic neon green antifreeze demo guitar hangar duration.
See more ideas about bc rich guitars, guitar and cool guitar. Founded in america in 1969, bc rich guitars produce a wide range of both electric and acoustic guitars in eyecatching styles which often appeal to metal guitarists who not only require a high octane sound but also a stunning aesthetic. Old girlfriend wanted to learn to play so i got her the warlock, but she lost interest and got into gung full instead. Bc rich guitar for sale in uk 26 used bc rich guitars. Or did class exe do their first yrs or so with qaulity stuff before going south in that regard. Most bc rich collectors only really care about the year range for usa instruments. Perhaps, it is an early nj series which is still a wellmade bass.
Complementing the 25 58 mahogany setneck is a 24 fret rosewood fretboard with a 12 radius, classic cloud inlays and the traditional b. These models look like usa guitars with the r logo, but had dot inlays and a serial number that started with u. Focusing on an extensive group of series strat in stock today. Rich jrv edge fr electric v guitar six string beast headstock. Bernie went into survival mode and flew to japan with hiro misawa to set up the b. Following bc richs king sized list of signature guitars today were going to take a look at the new guitars bc rich is releasing that feature their name alone on them. Both are easy to miss and difficult to photograph because the color of the touch up looks like the pearl of the paint. All are original with kahler flyers special thanks to eric schmerick. Bc rich nj series mockingbird translucent red electric. Nj n7 series mockingbird, black finish, bolt on neck with a rosewood fretboard and diamond inlays, bdsm pickups, floyd rose, traditional headstock. Rich iron bird made in korea black 6 string electric guitar. As of 2016, the current models are the mk1, mk3, mk5, mk7, mk9 and mk11. The ravages of age and a head injury has gotten the best of me and i cant remember exactly what year i bought my bc rich platinum series warlock. Bc rich mockingbird guitar, 1982, nj series, japan.
Rich gained a broader exposure with the popularity of heavy metal and has since often been linked to that music scene. I bought this guitar a few years ago brand new from america and it has been largely unused in that time. Nov 26, 2015 i dont fix guitars for a business, but will work on them for friends thus the quotes around shop. We are excited to announce that he has agreed to come back on board as a master luthier. Bc rich warlock nj series floyd rose speedloader road worn coffin case used case and. If youve never been in close proximity to a bc rich mockingbird before, it. There have been several variations on the mockingbird model throughout the years. Rich unveils the mockingbird contour and contour x. Now she flat out rocks see more ideas about guitar, bc rich guitars and classic. About 20% of these guitars go to various rock stars like kerry king slash etc. Rich nj series was also being made by cort in korea. These consecutive numbers ran up to between 340 and 360.
Rich mockingbird legacy stq hardtail electric guitar. Rich 2012 signature guitars otherwise lets not waste any more time with formalities and dive right in. Bc rich platinum seriesmaybel it was made 1980s 1990s early in korea. Founded in america in 1969, bc rich guitars produce a wide range of both electric and acoustic guitars in eyecatching styles which often appeal to metal guitarists who not only require a high octane sound but also a stunning aesthetic bc rich guitars are recognisable by their sharp, angular contours and vibrant colour scheme. She needed a lot of fixing up and tlc, but i figured i would be able to do most of it myself. The bronze series instruments deliver the outrageous looks and wicked sounds of b. Bc rich warlock for sale in uk 68 used bc rich warlocks. Just sold this beautiful 1985 bc rich warlock in pearl purple finish on reverb. Rich 6 string electric guitars from the largest online selection at. Legacy extreme prophecy handcrafted 50th anniversary. Bc rich guitars from ed roman guitars, look here for bc rich body blanks, bc rich players and endorsers, bc rich model shapes, bc rich repairs warlock, bich, mockingbird, stealth, king v. I was wondering if any of you could tell me a little more about the original nj series, as obviously now the nj series is more akin to the cheaper bronze series. Apr 22, 2018 sadly the only bc rich ive owned and still do. Review for bc rich nj series mockingbird by jime6688.
The company started to make electric guitars in the 1970s that were notable for their atypical body shapes. The fretboardneck situation is smaller in person and has zero effect on the playability believe it or not. Rich nj series st3 super strat shredder style electric guitar. C rich nj classic mockingbird after using a few les paul standard models. Its looks owe more to the bich than to the seagull, eagle, or mockingbird, and it foregoes the graceful curves of earlier models in favor of aggressive angles. Rich shredzilla 7 prophecy archtop with floyd rose 7string electric guitar. Focus on the details, carefully follow the original bc rich nj mockingbird guitar, engraving and aquatint inch by inch, delicate paint finish, nomissing any details, we really spend lots of time on the guitar processing. Rich s more distinctive designs, the nj series also included a semihollow jazz guitar. The nj classic is neckthrough, has decent sounding pickups, an ebony fretboard, decent piecesparts, etc. If you missed the first part then check it out here b. The nj classic is not a bad guitarits not the same as the nj series guitars. The 60s neck is really pretty thick, but it is extremely comfortable. New listing bc rich mockingbird nj series excellent condition. The guitar played really well right out of the box.
Basically it was an introduction to the imported models rico was starting to bring into the usa. So i have 2 platinum series bc rich warlocks one of my guitars are from. Bcrich nj warlock90 bcrich plat warlock bass91 dean mij hollywood z. It is this storied history that places the warlock high on the iconic guitar shelf. Find great deals on guitar models such as warlock, custom, mockingbird, pro and others. I just liked the finish scheme on the one in the link, but didnt know. Slashs bc rich mockingbird music guitar, guitar amp, cool guitar, playing guitar. Its a bc rich virgin platinum series and a bolt on neck. May 16, 2014 and getting into the import business was partly a defensive move, as aria copies of b. Im searching for a definitive answer here and everywhere else with little window of time to complete. Bc rich moddified gunslinger clean slinger with sd black winter pick up and fu2 bridge turbo arm and noiseless springs and of course the larger brass block. Aside from the original seagull, the original mockingbird is probably the most collectible b.
May 21, 2014 picked this up used, very heavy but plays and sound awesome and looks pretty cool. These include the seagull, the eagle and the famous b. Rich continues to offer a wide variety of electric guitars, and the mockingbird remains an important part of their product line. Ultra rare 1983 bc rich nj series rjag2 red acousticelectric jazz box.
And getting into the import business was partly a defensive move, as aria copies of b. The nj series were only made in japan between 83 and 86, so im guessing the year code in our serial numbers is fairly correct. I won a 1983 bc rich nj mockingbird on ebay the other day for really cheap on impulse probably not the best idea but thats beside the point. Other goodies include an ebony fingerboard, diamond inlays and grover tuners. Rich guitar was stamped proto, and subsequent guitars were consecutively numbered beginning 001, 002, 003, etc. Fantastic guitar with neckthrough construction that has great sustain. Get insider information, product updates, and more. Jan 1, 2016 i bought a used bc rich eagle off craigslist. Rich mockingbird nj neck thru series natural finish.
Cyclonic guitars pic heavy harman professional forums. Rich mockingbird nj neck thru series in natural finish. Theyre getting hard to find, especially in this condition and would make a great addition to your guitar collection. Bc rich double neck, 6 string guitars in a transparent red finish.
Old school bolt on nj series mockingbird bass guitar in classic pearl white. Bc rich platinum series crackle finish made in korea reverb. The mockingbird features an aggressive body style, dual bc rich humbucker pickups, and a 24fret neck. The strings were older than my kid, and the pots are in awful shape, so well see what i can do after. I do remember seeing mid price bc rich passive basses for a just a few hundred bucks, yrs before class axe days.
The mockingbird st has all the classic st offerings gorgeous quilt maple atop a mahogany body finished in a pristine trans red finish. In the closing days before winter namm 2014 bc rich has announced one of the new guitars that can be found at their booth. There are a few dings on the wings, very little feather scratches, and no buckle rash. Vintageguitar oldenburg and dethy borchardt present a b. Rich has a broad range of many recognizable models, including the classic warlock, used by everyone from paul stanley to lita ford, as well as the wellknown bc rich mockingbird, popularized by slash in the early 90s. My serial number doesnt match anything on that site. I played it for a few months before other guitars an. If im on the right trail is it a 84 bass with a run of 933 is it made in usa any info would help. This guitar features a floyd rose licensed locking. All in all, i have to agree that they are about epiphone quality guitars. The heart of the st is its floyd rose original tremolo and a pair of duncan designed hb103 pickups. Rich electric guitars were solid body electric guitars with a range of outlandish styles. The introduction of the warlock in 1981 marked the beginning of b.
Unfollow bc rich mockingbird to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Black finish, gold hardware, factory kahler tremolo, active electronics with distortion, and neck through body design. Hi i have an nj series mockingbird,made in japan,black bolton. Rich is an american brand of acoustic and electric guitars and bass guitars founded by bernardo chavez rico in 1969. Has 1 nick thru the finish to the wood and the jack plate is cracked bass is fully functional and is an asset to the bc rich enthusiast. Up for sale is a bc rich warlock plus fr floyd rose in a stunning black vapour finish. Bc rich nj series mockingbird 80s blue crackle reverb. The other one i owned back in 87 or early 88 was same except for crackle finish. Pierce signature pro x eagle guitar gold w case duncan pickups. Rich mockingbird is a classic guitar and bass design by b. Made in korea, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bolt on neck.
Dating a bc rich by serial discussion in standard guitars started by postulio, feb 25. Bc rich guitars are recognisable by their sharp, angular contours and vibrant. And many times usa instruments are the only ones you can make anything out of the serial number. Factory crackle finish, reverse head stock, matching crackle finish head stock. Bc rich mk3 warbeast red devil electric guitar with padded gig bag and. Rich mk9mbmpb mockingbird neckthrough with maple burl top natural. Rich guitar and go through the different model numbers. Nj series guitars are bolton neck, and are basically starter guitars.
Guitar hangar lessons, rentals, repairs, and more 48,775 views. Save bc rich platinum series to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. In addition to more affordable bolton versions of b. The bc rich mockingbird stq is a korean made version of one of bc s most iconic instruments, but dont let the affordable price fool you. That leaves approximately 5 real bc rich guitars for the entire world. Willing to trade for a vintage gunslinger or asm 1. Bc rich nj series strat electric guitar with floyd rose tremolo metalic red. Rich neckthrough guitars is relatively easy, although slightly imprecise by the 1980s. These new models capture the essence of yesterdays collectible b. Rich guitars by owner and independent stores on best guitar site. Rich electric guitars for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Bc rich introduce the 2012 model mockingbird st the most popular model in the mockingbird family. This vintage 1984 bc rich warlock guitar arrived at the shop with the usual dings. Bc rich imports thousands of guitars every year from various countries.
Rich electric guitars are instantly recognisable and a mainstay of the world of heavy metal. All of these options were an up charge and possibly special order at the time. Neals arizona based guitar shop will also be selling b. Jan 16, 2015 the mockingbird contour features a mahogany body with either a gloss black or gold top finish. Please select express hour delivery at checkout for this service. Rich nj retro mockingbird electric guitar musician. This warlock has all of the features that performing rockers crave for great tone and playability. Rich ibanez dan armstrong lucite new listing bc rich. C rich nj series, which stood for nagoya, japan, where they were made. Vintage bc rich bronze mockingbird red electric guitar.
Warlock 2 tremolo version of warlock mockingbird 2 tremolo version of mockingbird eagle 2 tremolo version of eagle 1983 bc rico brand become nj series after lawsuit. An 80s model bc rich nj series mockingbird in rare blue crackle finish on both the body and headstock. Rich neckthrough guitars is relatively easy, although slightly. Bc rich mockingbird bass nj series ne philly for sale. This guitar has a two finish cracks that have been touched up with hobby paint or nail polish, one at the neck joint on the high e side and one on the inside of the cutout.
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