Oh man... in my top 10 biggest fears the first is and always will be losing my son and the second and third is always going to be a tie between losing my hearing and losing my hands. I didn't even know hand transplants were a thing. I figured that was still in the realm of Science Fiction given how many fine connections need to be made and then dealing with the possibility of rejection and whatnot. If it doesn't work out then there's always neuralink+robot hands. I'm willing to bet within the next 5 years those will probably be better than any human hand you could get transplanted.
BC Rich always came out with cool guitars. I had a 1979 Mockingbird and that guitar was super sweet. This V is really cool. It's a bolt on but the neck tenon has way more surface area than a set neck. I would even bet that the total surface area when factoring in the mirrored headstock is probably close to a neck thru, especially in a V. Looks really cool
Hey dude, such a cool review! I still have the same one, and I absolutely love playing it! The pickups have been replaced with Seymour Duncan SH-6 Sets, and it has an incredible sound. As for the paint, unfortunately, after playing it for a long time it starts to become shiny. So I changed the body to black gloss, and it looks absolutely amazing right now. Whoever has this guitar should never sell it IMO. It's so precious!!! :)
The early 80's USA made BC Rich guitars were beautiful and sounded great. I never liked their necks. Always a bit too chunky for me, but I have small hands. I never could afford one of the USA models, but I had an NJ series Ironbird back in 88'. Great guitar, but again- baseball bat size neck. These days I stick to my Fender Performer, my 1987 Kramer Pacer Carrera & my 1981 Electra Omega X220.
Funny you should say that, I had a latter ST model (Class Axe era) that I found cheap. I sold it because the neck was too small. It just felt too narrow coming from Jackson/Charvel and Ibanez.
Chunky necks are good, within reason of course. Thin necks suck in my opinion. How small can your hands actually be? Thin necks just feel cheap to me. I guess my favorite neck is the Fender modern C shape on my Tele Deluxe APii, which coincidentally feels exactly like my vintage 1967 Tele neck.
Brent does fine work. I used to have a killer Juggernaut in my collection. It was a fantastic guitar. The first guitar I ever owned with stainless frets. Also, the first time, I used an EMG 85 in the bridge position. Damn....I miss that guitar.
I had that Bugera when it came out, sounded ok, but when I looked inside it was so cheaply made I knew It would never handle gigging with, I ended up getting ENGL's and I am very happy with that decision.
And charge more while using worse and worse hardware and pickups? No thanks. All they need to do is produce guitars in a timely manner that cover realistic price points.
@@diabeticmonkey all of my Jacksons sound awesome and play great. True, they do make some very inexpensive beginner guitars, but I shop in the 500-800 dollar range and those are better than anything B.C. Rich has in their stable.
Cheap satanic guitarists who think B.C Rich is the coolest shit can't afford them anymore because they refuse to make budget B.C Rich guitars anymore. I rather play Ibanez and Jackson before B.C Rich because they ain't comically edgy and satanic looking and also are cheaper too
I took one look at that neck's construction and thought, "Expensive." The only way a neck joint like that wouldn't put the guitar's price point into orbit is if the company could do most -- almost all -- of the neck work with non-human processes. I don't think that feat was possible back in the day, but in 2024, maybe someone should try this neck joint again. After all, last year I bought and still have a neck through for just around $220USD delivered and have seen them return to the retail channel. How much harder than that would a 2024 version of this design be? I figure something like this might sell at $350-$500USD; I wouldn't be THAT surprised to see it come in at something like $250USD!
CNC has been doing all the cutting since the late 80's, if not earlier. By the time this model arrived, B.C. Rich was practically a brand slapped on outsourced production. The Asian factories invested in modern production methods early so they could manufacture instruments on a truly industrial scale for multiple brands.
@@pauln6803 You're right, of course. I would counter only that I expect CNC machines of all types to have evolved in the intervening time. They're faster, more precise, and most likely cheaper than they were in the 20th Century. That was considerable time ago nowadays!
The front looks widow symmetry butt's no pun intended the hoops look ballish from behind. LoL. IT LOOKS cool from the front . Lol - I wonder because the invisbolt is in the pick up cavity, how much more difficult it be to line the cavity with copper foil, I'd keep the factory pick ups ? Ratherness. Cool channel. Thx
@@1tofallen123 And that thing is truly hideous. I suppose nobody else was willing to offer Kerry the money he wanted for endorsement. The Kahler bridge would also be a fly in the ointment for some too.
If I had my hands that thing would be in my collection! I might be making a come back. I'm a perfect candidate for hand transplants!
Playing guitar with transplanted hands sounds like the most metal shit ever. Hope it all works out man!
Best of luck to you 👍
Oh man... in my top 10 biggest fears the first is and always will be losing my son and the second and third is always going to be a tie between losing my hearing and losing my hands.
I didn't even know hand transplants were a thing. I figured that was still in the realm of Science Fiction given how many fine connections need to be made and then dealing with the possibility of rejection and whatnot.
If it doesn't work out then there's always neuralink+robot hands. I'm willing to bet within the next 5 years those will probably be better than any human hand you could get transplanted.
Terminator hands would be dope until you get real donor hands. Good luck
Im impressed on how clear and well sorted the guitar sounds when played acoustically.
I want that,always loved BC Rich sense late 80's
Great deep dive 🎉
BC Rich always came out with cool guitars. I had a 1979 Mockingbird and that guitar was super sweet. This V is really cool. It's a bolt on but the neck tenon has way more surface area than a set neck. I would even bet that the total surface area when factoring in the mirrored headstock is probably close to a neck thru, especially in a V. Looks really cool
That's very awesome my man
Solid design ❤️👍
Such a cool idea for a neck, I would try to mount it in reverse just to check ... Those pickups sounded darker than the guitar color
I will definitely try that the next time it's apart
Very cool. I’ve never seen or heard of one before. If I have I don’t remember, but it looks sick
Hey dude, such a cool review! I still have the same one, and I absolutely love playing it! The pickups have been replaced with Seymour Duncan SH-6 Sets, and it has an incredible sound. As for the paint, unfortunately, after playing it for a long time it starts to become shiny. So I changed the body to black gloss, and it looks absolutely amazing right now. Whoever has this guitar should never sell it IMO. It's so precious!!! :)
I've glossed up a few satin finish guitars so this might be a candidate for that! It sure plays great
@@boechlerguitarsandrepair then, please don't forget to satinize the neck after that. Feels better ;)
@@captain.gorki666 for sure!
amazing bc rich man
The early 80's USA made BC Rich guitars were beautiful and sounded great. I never liked their necks. Always a bit too chunky for me, but I have small hands. I never could afford one of the USA models, but I had an NJ series Ironbird back in 88'. Great guitar, but again- baseball bat size neck. These days I stick to my Fender Performer, my 1987 Kramer Pacer Carrera & my 1981 Electra Omega X220.
Funny you should say that, I had a latter ST model (Class Axe era) that I found cheap.
I sold it because the neck was too small.
It just felt too narrow coming from Jackson/Charvel and Ibanez.
Chunky necks are good, within reason of course. Thin necks suck in my opinion. How small can your hands actually be? Thin necks just feel cheap to me. I guess my favorite neck is the Fender modern C shape on my Tele Deluxe APii, which coincidentally feels exactly like my vintage 1967 Tele neck.
Bolt-in necks have been done for a while now by great custom builders like Brent Gutierrez.
Brent does fine work. I used to have a killer Juggernaut in my collection. It was a fantastic guitar. The first guitar I ever owned with stainless frets. Also, the first time, I used an EMG 85 in the bridge position.
Damn....I miss that guitar.
I had that Bugera when it came out, sounded ok, but when I looked inside it was so cheaply made I knew It would never handle gigging with, I ended up getting ENGL's and I am very happy with that decision.
It sounds great, I would love an ENGL but they are pricey
That thing is sweet
B.C. Rich raised its prices comically. They shouldd take a page from Jackson's book.
And charge more while using worse and worse hardware and pickups? No thanks. All they need to do is produce guitars in a timely manner that cover realistic price points.
@@diabeticmonkey all of my Jacksons sound awesome and play great. True, they do make some very inexpensive beginner guitars, but I shop in the 500-800 dollar range and those are better than anything B.C. Rich has in their stable.
Cheap satanic guitarists who think B.C Rich is the coolest shit can't afford them anymore because they refuse to make budget B.C Rich guitars anymore. I rather play Ibanez and Jackson before B.C Rich because they ain't comically edgy and satanic looking and also are cheaper too
Damn that's nice
I took one look at that neck's construction and thought, "Expensive." The only way a neck joint like that wouldn't put the guitar's price point into orbit is if the company could do most -- almost all -- of the neck work with non-human processes. I don't think that feat was possible back in the day, but in 2024, maybe someone should try this neck joint again. After all, last year I bought and still have a neck through for just around $220USD delivered and have seen them return to the retail channel. How much harder than that would a 2024 version of this design be? I figure something like this might sell at $350-$500USD; I wouldn't be THAT surprised to see it come in at something like $250USD!
CNC has been doing all the cutting since the late 80's, if not earlier.
By the time this model arrived, B.C. Rich was practically a brand slapped on outsourced production.
The Asian factories invested in modern production methods early so they could manufacture instruments on a truly industrial scale for multiple brands.
@@pauln6803 You're right, of course. I would counter only that I expect CNC machines of all types to have evolved in the intervening time. They're faster, more precise, and most likely cheaper than they were in the 20th Century. That was considerable time ago nowadays!
The front looks widow symmetry butt's no pun intended the hoops look ballish from behind. LoL. IT LOOKS cool from the front . Lol - I wonder because the invisbolt is in the pick up cavity, how much more difficult it be to line the cavity with copper foil, I'd keep the factory pick ups ? Ratherness. Cool channel. Thx
Heaven forbid it ever falls or is dropped.
It'll be fine while breaking everything it hits, unlike some other brands out there(or time frames of manufacture)
I have had mine for 9 years and it was hot out of the finger board isn't Ebony but stained black
Why do the headstock and neck end cutouts look like sacks? 😂
😂 can’t unsee this now🫡🤣
They didn't just slap them together. Took some nice effort on that joint!
Rebranded Epiphone pickups and pots , same as the 200 dollar Epiphone Les Paul Special .
Still a bolt on 😢
C😎😎L
Gotta love the BS marketing, give you increased (sustain) with that dorky neck pocket but eliminate it with crappy pickups and electronics 🤣
Looks stupid like this
You call it interesting but i call it huge mess...what a terrible terrible idea. For 1.... try finding a replacement neck.
The 12th fret inlay is ridiculously ugly. Is there anybody else out there besides Kerry King who's playing BC Rich?
In this case that's 7th fret inlay, weird
He plays Dean now
@@1tofallen123 True but I couldn't care less for nowadays Kerry King :)
@@1tofallen123
And that thing is truly hideous.
I suppose nobody else was willing to offer Kerry the money he wanted for endorsement.
The Kahler bridge would also be a fly in the ointment for some too.
Everybody played BC R in the 80s.
good: lots of wood to wood contact. bad: there's not much body wood compared to more traditional shapes
Hollow body has more sustain😂😂