Hi,
Just a wee bit of background about myself I am
29, and have been playing guitar/bass for 15 years .
Throughout the years I have had Gibsons, Fenders,
Rickies, Yamahas, Ibanez, Washburns etc… and was
generally very happy with what I had at that time. I
then discovered B.C. Rich guitars and was hooked.
They beat every competitor in every dep., build
quality, sound, variety of woods, pickups etc, support
was fantastic and so on. I then began to collect more
B.C. Rich’s and haven’t been disappointed with any of
them.
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While I know it’s an import (made in korea) am curious to know date of production, model, and approx. value. Picked it up at a pawn shop. It’s the sweetest electric I’ve ever played!!! Thanks
I just recently bought an older B.C Rich Warlock from a friend of mine.I was wondering if anyone could help me with some background information.It’s a hot pink platinum series(older platinum series with hockey stick neck and six in line tuners)Warlock.The serial number is 3250.It doesn’t say where it was made.It just has 3250 on the neck plate.
Just picked up an older BC Rich bass (4 string)\nIt has one S.Duncan pickup and one has rocker switches on it…\n3 pots and 2 switches on the body…\nIt’s shaped like this:http://www.edromanguitars.com/parts/bodyblanks/images/bodyblank_bcr_bass2_900.jpg\n\nThe plate says LA California U.S.A. \nSerial # B 7489\nThe headstock says MADE in USA\n\nIt looks like the neck has been off before, could someone have bolted a USA neck on an import body? I have no idea, any other ways to tell if a body is legit?\n\nAny help would be GREATLY appreciated,\n\nThanks,\nSlayer
Year of production 1987
: Just picked up an older BC Rich bass (4 string)\n: It has one S.Duncan pickup and one has rocker switches on it…\n: 3 pots and 2 switches on the body…\n: It’s shaped like this:http://www.edromanguitars.com/parts/bodyblanks/images/bodyblank_bcr_bass2_900.jpg\n\n: The plate says LA California U.S.A. \n: Serial # B 7489\n: The headstock says MADE in USA\n\n: It looks like the neck has been off before, could someone have bolted a USA neck on an import body? I have no idea, any other ways to tell if a body is legit?\n\n: Any help would be GREATLY appreciated,\n\n: Thanks,\n: Slayer\n\n\nI just bought one like yours off ebay. \nIt has two minitoggles and 3 pots.\nsame body style.\nmade in usa on headstock.\nLa California on neck plate\nand a serial number with B74XX.\nI have found another "legit" made in the usa with all of these characteristics, so I would assume they are all USA models.\nThe odds of three basses with USA neck swaps onto identical boddies is kind of far fetched!\nCongratualations you’ve got an american made bass!
like the title i have a older bich and need the schematics so i can put it back together
I recently acquired a warlock bass which is pearl white and has an arched headstock with stylized B and C on both sides of a RICH that goes down the headstock. Bass is rather heavy. Body has some slight dings on it. The man that sold it to me says its ‘more than a couple years old’. It has two tone knobs that are covered in plastic (?) and look cool. Above the pickups is a little piece of wood to rest your thumb on. The strange thing is that it is an NJ bass (overseas made, apparently) and has, under the bolt on neck, a metal plate that says BC Rich California USA. The Serial Number is B5844.\n\nAnyone know how old it is? It sounds sooo nice, deep, and the nylon covered strings make it so smooth.
year of production is 1987
its a mid/late 80s model. japan made(maybe korean).
the neckplate just says where the company was based from.
thanks a lot!
well i have this turquoise bc richard assasin guitar,and I need to know how much does this type go for? i have the case and all. practically brand new. it was just given to me….so please help.. =o)
I have an older BC Rich warlock, wondering what year it might be from or how much it would be worth. It’s NJ Series but is not neck-thru and does not have the speed loader string system. It also doesn’t have a widow headstock, but rather a very triangular and sharp looking one. It it blood red, with the neck painted to match the body, has all black hardware, and a very good locking tremolo system. It has also been modded with dual active EMG humbuckers and has very intense tone. Any responce as to the possible value or year of this guitar would be appreciated.
probably from the early 90s. it would probably go from $250-$350
Is that american? I payed about $500 canadian for mine.
: Is that american? I payed about $500 canadian for mine.
yeah, thats us$. i don’t know what that would translate to canadian though.
hi …i have a bc rich guitar…which given to me a few years ago ,with intention of learning to play(unfortunatly i did’nt take it up)now i am looking to sell it on as it seems wasted and gathering dust…but i do not know nothing about it ..i have looked at a few pictures and i think it looks like a mocking bird? the serial plate reads I50031 LA california any info about this and the value ,would be a great help \nthank
what does the serial number of b6666 mean?\nany schematic of wiring an assassin w/one hum. one knob, floyd rose?
well w/one hum. one knob, floyd rose that would be a gunslinger(not assassin)and guessing from the ser# is probably from the late 80s. though i don’t know where you would find the wiring diagram for it.
I have an older strat/assassin type model-B 6666, what does the number mean? it was made in LA. The headstock says Made in U.S.A.\nOne hum. one knob, Floyd rose.
http://www.canvas42.com/rico/\n\nI have a BC Rico Acoustic from 1983.\nI have never seen another one.\nI have never heard of anyone with one.\nI have never seen one for sale anywhere.\n\nI am interested in the woods, Solid or laminated, and\nwhat types of woods are used. Mandolin Brothers in NJ\nonce told me the back looks like Jacaranda wood from Brazil.\nI think the neck is Mahogony with an EbonyFingerboard.\n\nI paid $359.00 for this acoustic in 1983 and was thinking of\npossibly selling, possibly keeping. The problem I think is\nthat the value is probably not too high, but to get the same\nquality today will cost $1000-$2000 if your looking at Martins or\nTaylors, or Gibson.\n\nIf anyone knows the history / wood info / or current value…\nI would love to hear from you.\n\nIf anyone wants to consider purchasing it \ncheck out the photos.\n\nSerial Number available if you want it.\n\nPlease email an answer as well as posting a reply\nas I dont always check this forum…\n\nHere are the photos:\nhttp://www.canvas42.com/rico/\n\nGood Days To Ya …\nAndrew Richard
I have the same guitar purchased 1981 around $250 – less ornate, model # RW-2A / dot inlays instead of clouds / no pearl on saddle / single herringbone on back instead of double. Like you, never seen / can’t find much info.
Interested to know if you were able to find more info anywhere??
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: 1983 BC Rico Acoustic
hey i have the same guitar as well i have been looking for info for a while if you find any let me know
Hey guys, i bought a RW-6A BC Rico acoustic in 82"
I have never seen another BC Rico acoustic!!
I would love to know more about my guitar if you have any info.
I love it.
I paid around $700.00 for mine and haven’t found another acoustic( of any brand)for less then $2500.00 that even comes close to mine.
I know that this is an old posting , but i just started to try to find out where my guitar came from.
I just read your posting. I’m the proud owner of an RW-6A BC Rico acoustic myself. Great tone and playability, although I haven’t tried a lot of other guitars. My brother was the original owner… he bought it from Bellone Music in London, Ontario. He thinks he paid about $600-650 for it.
: I have the same guitar purchased 1981 around $250 – less ornate, model # RW-2A / dot inlays instead of clouds / no pearl on saddle / single herringbone on back instead of double. Like you, never seen / can’t find much info.
: Interested to know if you were able to find more info anywhere??
I have the Same Model as you Richard… I bought it the week John Lennon Died (sad coincidence, I’m sorry to say) Dot inlays, no pearl / single herringbone.
I can’t find any info, other than there’s about 150 that wer e shipped that year prior to the bc rico / rich name change.
I’d love to know more about it, if it’s worth something to someone else other than me.
Three piece birds eye maple back, same headstock as shown in the pics. Any idea what sort of value I should give it for insurance purposes?
I’m looking for an 80s BC Rich Bich like the one Jeff Hanneman’s used to use. Price Range around $400
Ha ha ha ha ha …….ha!
$400, you couldn’t buy ANY El Monte BC Rich for $400.
GOOD LUCK!
Russ
Hi\nI have a KOA neck through mocking bird guitar it is KOA and the serial number is 81243 8.5 out of 10 condition with a 9 out of 10 condition original hardshell case.\nI have been told its a 1983, a 1977, a 1978 it has dimarzio PAF and dual sound they are original.\nthanks for any help !!!\n\nDoodyHead
its probably from 78 or 79. and would probably go for around $2000 depending on condition.
: its probably from 78 or 79. and would probably go for around $2000 depending on condition.
Thanks very much a dealer offered me $ 1750 I can’t believe a damn production les paul cost more than these master peices – unreal
michael
I really really want a good solid B.C. Rich Mockingbird. I love the looks and the sounds of them. I remember seeing one a while ago on ebay that had coil splitting and was a beautiful pearly white. How rare are these? Can i find one of these or are they pretty much out of the question? I have around 500-800 dollars i can spend on this guitar. I also have a Korean made Peavey Wolfgang Special i can throw in if extra money is needed. Anyone with a Mockingbird for sale drop me a line at [email protected] (year makes no difference to me).
its a koa wood mockingbird with diamond inlays, rosewood fretboard,grover deluxe tuners,maple stripes , neck thru usa model,\nthe only thing is that the electronics have been changed,…and the 5 way tone circuit doesnt have the coil,…i’m still trying to locate one ,….i may try a coil from a relay to see what happens,….and the pre amp is disconected,…but still there,….the tone and 2 volumes were changed to 1 meg volume pots and the tone was changed to a midrange type push pull pot ,…..serial #is 81092,…so this would make it a 79′ or maybe earlier,…..since bc rich was way ahead of the # system ,….has a chip on the long horn thru the finish (very this finish ) and belt bukle marks on the back but NOT thru the finish,….headstock looks sweet,….and its sooooo vintage,…the reason i’m selling it is because it has a very wide thin neck profile and i like different type necks,….my friends think i’m nuts to sell it but here it is.it looks like slash’s koa from 79′ except his has cloud inlays and has binding and mine doesnt have that.\nheres a pic on my homepage\nhttp://hometown.aol.com/audiomad99/index.html
Hi…
do u want to sell ..if so ..how much would u want as is…
thanks
A
: its a koa wood mockingbird with diamond inlays, rosewood fretboard,grover deluxe tuners,maple stripes , neck thru usa model,
: the only thing is that the electronics have been changed,…and the 5 way tone circuit doesnt have the coil,…i’m still trying to locate one ,….i may try a coil from a relay to see what happens,….and the pre amp is disconected,…but still there,….the tone and 2 volumes were changed to 1 meg volume pots and the tone was changed to a midrange type push pull pot ,…..serial #is 81092,…so this would make it a 79′ or maybe earlier,…..since bc rich was way ahead of the # system ,….has a chip on the long horn thru the finish (very this finish ) and belt bukle marks on the back but NOT thru the finish,….headstock looks sweet,….and its sooooo vintage,…the reason i’m selling it is because it has a very wide thin neck profile and i like different type necks,….my friends think i’m nuts to sell it but here it is.it looks like slash’s koa from 79′ except his has cloud inlays and has binding and mine doesnt have that.
: heres a pic on my homepage
: http://hometown.aol.com/audiomad99/index.html
:Did you sell the bird????? I want it.
Yeah I got a NJ warlock and it needs to be wired.Where do I go to get the schematics? Its got fender dual humbucker pickups if that helps
go here
http://www.bcrich.com/services/schematics/schematic_nj_guitar.htm
Yeah I got a NJ warlock and it needs to be wired.Where do I go to get the schematics? Its got fender dual humbucker pickups if that helps
85 Mockingbird deluxe Mahogony Neck through body with Maple wings Full Active. Mint unused as it was #1 backup guitar. 2K
hi…any pics u can send…
thanks
Andres
: 85 Mockingbird deluxe Mahogony Neck through body with Maple wings Full Active. Mint unused as it was #1 backup guitar. 2K
i have a red slanted single humbucker made in the usa bolt on neck with the serial # b013673 i wanted to know the history and also the price if possible i recieved this guitar in 98 from my sister for a b-day gift thanks
i really need a older usa warlock neckthru with only a humbucker in the bridge. the ones ive seen for sale arent that expensive but as soon as i inquire about one im told it has already sold. i dont really care about the color but would prefer it not be a florescent one. fixed or tremelo bridge makes no difference to me. i would prefer the reversed non pointed 6 in line headstock. please help. no repaired ones unless done professionally and at a good price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33035&item=3771069770&rd=1
i am looking for a widow bass
does any one know where i can find a bc rich widow 5 string bass? cant find one any where plz help so i can shred…
I have a custom made 4 string and am in the process of having another built…bought the only way/place you’ll find one is if BC rich builds it for you
that would be a custom order. try http://www.guitarasylum.com
or keep an eye on ebay for a used one.
: that would be a custom order. try http://www.guitarasylum.com
: or keep an eye on ebay for a used one.
i knew it was a custom but you never know when someone out there has one in the closet rotting i watch ebay daily if someone has one they dont want anymore send them my way thank you very much for your response
i’m after any info on warlock i’ve found. it’s an nj series in pearl red with kahler tremolo, adjustable bridge, don’t know how to identify pick ups. body is a bit damaged, it has a 4 digit serial number. would like to find out how old it is and what sort of money it’s worth. thanks
what is the headstock shape? if it is a pointed one and has a sort of drupped front point it is a mid/late 80’s. beyond popular beleif these do not have dimarzio pickups. most just have stock bc rich pickups. most of these guitars in decent condition can bring 150-300 if not too beat up
Hi I just acquired BC Rich Platinum Pro Series Warlock guitar and was wondering when it was produced and if its original since it says that it was Made In Korea. Its serial no.(on the plate on the rear of the guitar) is the following – 41110458.\n\nThanks\nRob
Does anyone have a guitar that has this on the headstock, front of the pegboard? the only one I’ve seen is mine.
i’ve seen a few of these. the bc rich international series was an import series though i’m not sure of the years they were made. they were either made in indonesia or korea.
they were a lower line guitar along the lines of the bronze series made today.
I am looking for a mini bc rich for my son he went nuts over the body styles 6 years old full size doesnt fit very well
: I am looking for a mini bc rich forme i went nuts over the body styles 11 years old full size doesnt fit very well
check on ebay. i saw a couple mini mockingbirds on there in the past couple weeks.
I am looking for a mini bc rich for my son he went nuts over the body styles 6 years old full size doesnt fit very well
this site is crap
i got this thing in like 96 but cant find info on it, its a lime green NJ warlock bass, in mint cond. i want to find out its value and any other info i can. this has been a pain in my azz. Bc rich wont respond to me either!
so you should feel right at home, sh!thead.
please anybody tell me bout my bc rich bich nj series no r837697\nall about it made and ect thanks
go to bcrich.com and contact tim keyes. if your info is available he would be the one to talk to.
What does the R stand for?
class axe(89-93) used serial #s starting with R.
and i believe newer japan models also use it.
: class axe(89-93) used serial #s starting with R.
: and i believe newer japan models also use it.
sorry, serial # is R 852259 and it was bought new in 1984 or 85 by a friend of mine, so in can’t have been made in 89-93 i don’t think
I have a BC Rich serial number# R837588.
It is in perfect shape, what do you think its worth?
: i just have one bc rich bich with serial no r 837697.yes its made from japan cause its nj series means nagoya japan
but i also wanna know bout this guitar..anybody please ??
: : i just have one bc rich bich with serial no r 837697.yes its made from japan cause its nj series means nagoya japan
: but i also wanna know bout this guitar..anybody please ??
go to bcrich.com and contact tim keyes. if your info is available he would be the one to talk to.
seriel # 80686 what year is this guitar, and what is the aprox. value
When and where was serial # 852529 made? Anyone got a clue? It doesn’t say made in Japan or USA.
: When and where was serial # 852529 made? Anyone got a clue? It doesn’t say made in Japan or USA.\n\n\nGot the same problem – don’t know if it’s a gunslinger or what. It is USA made and the serial starts with BC. Keep me posted on what you find.
\nFROM THE DESK OF\nALHAJI SAADU DAIHATU\nHOUSA & ASSOCIATES\n48 RUE DE HOUPHOUET BOIGLY\n\n\n ATTENTION DEAR FRIEND, \n \n Dear Friend, \nI am Alhaji saadu ,a solicitor & advocate to Togo High court of Justice and the personal attorney to Eng S. Adams,a civil engerneer and a contractor with ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES and chairman chieff executive officer of RTC & BROTHERS.\nHereinafter shall be referred to, as my client. On 17th of april 2002, my client,his wife and their only kid were involved in a car accident in 12th Avenue Namel Kara nothern part of Togo Republic. In west africa. All occupants of the 58 Mecedees Boasca Bus unfortunately lost their lives. \n\nSince then I have made several enquiries to here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, but all have prooved unsuccessful.\n\n After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet,to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you. \n\nHowever,i contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at 9.75 million US DOLLARS left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the BIA-TOGO BANK where this amount were deposited. \n\nThe said BIA-TOGO BANK LTD LOME TOGO has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next six months.\n\nSince I have been unsuccesfull in locating their relatives for about 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceed of this account can be paid to you. \n\nTherefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. \nI have all the necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim. All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through.\n\n I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. \n\nAnticipating to hear from you soonest.\n \nBest regards. \n\nAlhaji Saadu Daihatu \n\n
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i bought a b.c. rich bitch mint condition searial #11316 class axe?
: i bought a b.c. rich bitch mint condition searial #11316 class axe? can anyone help identify
looking for a Paul Stanley Eagle Leopard skin – anyone ????
: looking for a Paul Stanley Eagle Leopard skin – anyone ????\nHHHHHHEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
hi\n\ni have a 1984 nj stealth for sale. it is black with the reverse six in line headstock. it is not the pointed headstock. it is a bolt on with paint matching headstock and neck. it has 2 humbuckers, 2 volume one tone 3 way switch. it has chrome hardware and has a quadmatic bridge. it comes with the original hard case. serial number is r841006. the condition is pretty good for being 20 years old. it has the normal pick scratches, dents on the tips but not down to the wood. the bridge chrome is tarnished but doesnt have much in the way of buckle rash. if anyone is interested in making me an offer let me know. i know how hard these are to comeby.\n\ntim
Can you send me a photo of your guitar for sale?
Is Bc Rich Stealth used by Chuck Shuldiner of Death band?
: Can you send me a photo of your guitar for sale?
: can i get the price in american or canadian funds?
yeah i can send you some pics of it as soon as i can get ahold of a camera. mine bit the dust a week ago. and yes it is just like the one chuck from death played except it has dot inlays and has 2 humbuckers instead of one. also if your not formiliar of the headstock it has go to bcrich.com and go to the body and headstock styles and it is listed as 6 in line not pointed but mine is reversed. the guitar is awesome. if you need specific pics of different parts of the guitar in particular just email me and let me know. my address is [email protected]
thanks for your interest
tim
: yeah i can send you some pics of it as soon as i can get ahold of a camera. mine bit the dust a week ago. and yes it is just like the one chuck from death played except it has dot inlays and has 2 humbuckers instead of one. also if your not formiliar of the headstock it has go to bcrich.com and go to the body and headstock styles and it is listed as 6 in line not pointed but mine is reversed. the guitar is awesome. if you need specific pics of different parts of the guitar in particular just email me and let me know. my address is [email protected]
: thanks for your interest
: tim
: yeah i can send you some pics of it as soon as i can get ahold of a camera. mine bit the dust a week ago. and yes it is just like the one chuck from death played except it has dot inlays and has 2 humbuckers instead of one. also if your not formiliar of the headstock it has go to bcrich.com and go to the body and headstock styles and it is listed as 6 in line not pointed but mine is reversed. the guitar is awesome. if you need specific pics of different parts of the guitar in particular just email me and let me know. my address is [email protected]
: thanks for your interest
: tim
Can you identify the year this B.C. Rich acoustic guitar was made?\nIt’s a B-28 serial number 412331. Any other info would be great too.
I will pay for a USA Neckthrough model of a B.C. Rich MOCKING BIRD with case. Looking for flashy colors or cool wood only. Please E-Mail me with pictures.
I will pay for a USA Neckthrough model of a B.C. Rich MOCKING BIRD with case. Looking for flashy colors or cool wood only. Please E-Mail me with pictures.
Hi,
I know this is an old thread but selling my early 80s USA neck thru Mockingbird guitar. Has Kohler tremelo and one dimarzio pickup. Also it is all original and is electric red/pink. I have pics so let me know if you would be interested. Thanks.
rick
I received a Stealth headless bass in electric blue as a graduation present in the late eighties, it has Bill Lawrence pick-ups, neck- through body, active eq, two-octave neck, ebony fingerboard, and the standard BC Rich electronics, but I’ve never seen another headless, and would like any info on how many were made and approximate value
Well, I did it. I’m now the proud owner of a BC Rico Wave. Overall, I like it. The pickups, made by GOTOH, are servicable. (They will be replaced with a Bill Lawerance XL500 in the neck, and a Kramer Quad in the bridge.) The electronics will be upgraded to have 2 series/parallel/single coil switches, and a phase switch. And probably a refinish is in order. (Black, with silver leaf along the side beveled edges.) The bridge is a brilliant piece of genius! (Pat. Pending BC Rich stop/saddles.) I’ll probably change the nut out, using a 1/2 brass, 1/2 bone compensated nut of my own design. Any Idea of the age of it? Serial # 1956. thanks for listening.
The official scoop on RICO is all records were lost in a flood. RICOs are the reason that I started my archive to catalogue as many BCR instruments as posible. I hope that the instruments themselves will tell the story – since no-one else seems willing. So far, it is posible that Ricos were made somewhere between 76 & 82. Neal Moser mentions on his site that he made the Bich proto (September 76) while Bernie was in Japan to work up a deal to start importing guitars. I guess we’ll have to wait on Neal’s book to get more info on that. Meanwhile, the serial number format changed to 6 digits in 1982. There is an article from Vintage Guitar Player magazine about Bernie Rico and his guitars that is really good reading. The author says that only 150 Ricos were imported before the name was changed to RICH. The Rich instruments didn’t move to the 6 digit SN format until after the NJ Series started. The earliest RICH NJs with the 6 digit SN are from 83, so far. It really does look like the first digit of the 4 digit SN is the year, so far. This would make yours an 81. It’s really to early in my research to be sure: I only have 17 Rico’s, 10 Rich’s & 5 NJ’s in my list that predate the bigger SN format. Send pics to [email protected] & ROCKON! Bart
: Well, I did it. I’m now the proud owner of a BC Rico Wave. Overall, I like it. The pickups, made by GOTOH, are servicable. (They will be replaced with a Bill Lawerance XL500 in the neck, and a Kramer Quad in the bridge.) The electronics will be upgraded to have 2 series/parallel/single coil switches, and a phase switch. And probably a refinish is in order. (Black, with silver leaf along the side beveled edges.) The bridge is a brilliant piece of genius! (Pat. Pending BC Rich stop/saddles.) I’ll probably change the nut out, using a 1/2 brass, 1/2 bone compensated nut of my own design. Any Idea of the age of it? Serial # 1956. thanks for listening.
Sounds like that will be a real nice guitar when you done. The wave is one of my favorite body styles. i’m not exactly sure but i would say its from 81-82. that would probably be pretty close. good quality made in japan. enjoy it!
Thanks a lot Adam. I appreciate the help on the dating of the beast. Do you have any idea where I can find FACTUAL info on thye BC Rico line?
: Thanks a lot Adam. I appreciate the help on the dating of the beast. Do you have any idea where I can find FACTUAL info on thye BC Rico line?
you could try contacting neal moser @ mcs guitars or tim keyes @ bc rich. one of those guys should be able to give you some good info on the rico guitars.
Thanks a lot James. I appreciate the help on the dating of the beast. Do you have any idea where I can find FACTUAL info on thye BC Rico line?
: Thanks a lot Adam. I appreciate the help on the dating of the beast. Do you have any idea where I can find FACTUAL info on the BC Rico line?
This popular thread has been given its own page : BC RICO WAVE
I have a BC Rico. I have not seen another one yet. It is beautiful. Bought it at Pedrini Music in Alhambra back in the mid 80’s.
Now I see that we are in the same boat! I consider Neal Moser a friend – he stays clear of the imports. I get the impression that he always has. Think about it, your boss is gonna do what? How does that affect me? This sucks! Pure human emotion. He is a proud American. I’m glad to have had a few Em’s with him & we can talk again!
Me? I’m on the side of discovering just what is true about these ol Rico’s. Somewhere in all the talk there is bound to be some truth here and there. Any number given for imports does not begin to cover total production volume. If they only made say 50 period; there would not be a single dollar added to it’s value. I’ve paid as much as $700 for a perfect Rico (now whose the fool?!) I am glad to have it. In 30 years it will be the most perfect Rico Eagle bass left on the plant & still worth $350. As much as Rico dominates Fender, Gibson, the old Ampegs – the USA models are better. I’ve been playing 30 years & am proud of the fact that it was a Rico that converted me. I find it ironic that what was meant to be an entry level instrument could be so much better than the status quo & remain at entry level value. Such is life – enjoy it! I really would like to see pics of your Wave! ROCKON Bart
The BC Rico guitars are imports from japan(early 80s) that eventually became the NJ series guitars. And for imported guitars they are great quality instruments.
As far as how many were made, who knows? I would trust Neal’s words over VG since he worked there.
Anyway, I’v seen these sell from anywhere between $300-$600 depending on condition.
James, thank you for your quick response! You have no idea how frustrating it is try to find the history on this thing. later
Hey people. I’ve been playing guitar and bass now for some 25 years, and I can remember the original Warlock’s, and Mockingbirds. Beautiful creatures they were. (I sound like Yoda.) I don’t care for the new affordable Rich’s, and the real ones? who can afford them? So I found myself a BC Rico Wave. GREAT player! Some dings and scratches, but hey, it’s had a life. But I can’t find any kind of info on this thing. There’s two articles out there, a Vintage Guitar article, which states that there are only 150 BC Ricos out there, and a supposed interview with N. Moser that refutes the VG article word for word, and claims that there are a lot of BC Rico Waves out there. Well, other than the one I’m picking up Saturday, I’ve seen one other, back in 84, in a small music store in Southern NJ. Non of the major stores in Philly and NY had any. And I’ve seen thousands of guitars, and worked on a few hundred, and never seen another. So what gives? Does any one know anything about these things? Are they rare, or so common that no one speaks about them? Any body have one? What’s the going price on them? I would really appreciate the help of the BC Rich community. [email protected]
I’ve has a red BC Rico Eagle since 2003. It has the best action and I do not get hand fatigue while playing it. Also, I believe I read some where the early models had DiMarzio pickup. I believe it. The output is hotter than my other non-active basses.
Found one of these used in a music store. I bought it, set it up, and played it with my Church band today. VERY playable, and sounded great. Redish stain with orange center block, sunburst back of the neck, through the neck construction, B C Rico on the headstock. Anybody know when or where it was made? SN: R2100. Thanks.yk
Hey – I just listed one on ebay. Good luck!\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3741648737&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
$1000 and reserve not met? thats crazy. I guess you are looking for a sucker.
for someone to try to charge that much for an import guitar is stupid. i dont’t care how few they made.
you could a find perfect used USA bc rich for less than you’re asking for that thing.
oh, i just read. $100 for shipping?????????
you over charge the hell out of the guitar.
then charge 4x the cost of shipping it.
YOU ARE EBAY SCUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re a jerk. . . with a nasty mouth. We did not know the value and started out high. As for the shipping, the guitar was taken to Mailboxes, etc for shipping costs before it was ever put on ebay. I have been selling on ebay for a long time and am an excellent ebayer. Get a life.
: You’re a jerk. . . with a nasty mouth. We did not know the value and started out high. As for the shipping, the guitar was taken to Mailboxes, etc for shipping costs before it was ever put on ebay. I have been selling on ebay for a long time and am an excellent ebayer. Get a life.
nasty mouth?????? jerk??????? i call it like i see it.
i guess the truth hurts. you didn’t know the value the first time you listed it or the 3rd or 4th time(which still didn’t hit your reserve)?
btw…i also have been selling on ebay for a long time. its not hard to get a box from a music store and ship a guitar for $25 or less.
Let it go dude – you are one of those who only see things one way and don’t give nice people the benefit of the doubt. We continued to list it because after weeks of research at guitar sites, guitar stores, etc, we could only find one person who thought they knew the value and we went with that. Obviously they were off base. As are you. I specifically had shipping calculated at UPS Store, which is reputable, because I have been shorted many times on shipping. Sorry it ruffled your feathers. Let it go.
I’m looking to sell MY 2000 Halloween Warlock, and in doing some research I saw that 2 sold on ebay for 1000 and 1200. You could list it for $15,000 if you want. If he doesnt like it, he doesnt have to pay it. No reason to rip you for it.
How many of these guitars did they make in this limited edition.
I have a 78 Rich Bich bass with Koa wood and in very good conditon – some scratches – more like indentations – works well looks beautiful.\n\nJust wondering what someone would pay for it.
: I have a 78 Rich Bich bass with Koa wood and in very good conditon – some scratches – more like indentations – works well looks beautiful.
: Just wondering what someone would pay for it.
Hi, do you happen to have this for sale? Thanks a lot.
Andrea
I have an 8-string Rich Bich bass that I am considering selling that is in excellent condition. Can you give me an offer?
: : Just wondering what someone would pay for it.
: Hi, do you happen to have this for sale? Thanks a lot.
: Andrea
I have a BC Rich with a ST III body. The neck is a bolt on and thew plate reads "Made in LA California" with a B XXXX serial number. The headstock has a decal BC Rich signature on it. I have asked Neal Moser and Ed Roman about it. Does anyone know how to date and trace this serial number to find out when and where it was made?.
Anyone out there have n/t ironbirds or warlocks with "R" on headstock? Let me know please.
: i have an iron bird with just the R on the headstock. Im not sure what year but the serial # is 10284
where can i find a bc rich platinum warlock neck ive looked for it everywhere and cant find a site or anything
they pop up on ebay fairly often. that would be your best place to look.
where can i find a bc rich platinum warlock neck ive looked for it everywhere and cant find a site or anything
This popular thread has been given its own page : PEARLY WHITE IRONBIRD HELP NEEDED
As far as I can tell all Platinums are made in Korea. Most BCRs with your series of SN digits have a BC in front of the SN. IN fact yours is only the 2nd I know of where the owner didn’t list the BC as part of the SN. His is also one that I don’t have a pic of so, who knows?! I believe Ironbirds were introduced in 83. The 1st USA neckthru Ironbird I know of is an 84. I believe all Platinums are bolton necks with minimum electronics. Then again, I spend my efforts on the older neckthru stuff. As a guessing man, that actually does collect this sort of info (send pics!) I’d say that yours is a 93 model. The info on imports is like nonexistant. I wish there were better help out there for ya than my collection of SN info – then I wopuldn’t spend so much time trying to piece it together myself. ROCKON!! Bart
NEED INFO ON PEARLY WHITE BC RICH IRONBIRD. WANT TO KNOW WHAT YEAR IT IS AND WHERE IT WAS MADE. IT HAS A REVERSE HEADSTOCK, PLATINUM tm, SER NO 30610. 1 X VOLUME, 1 X TONE, 1 X 3 WAY AND 1 X 2 WAY SWITCHES. IMPORTED FROM AMERICA. I BOUGHT IT SECOND HAND TEN YEARS AGO. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. BC RICH ARE AWSOME ALSO HAVE A PLAT PRO BEAST WHICH IS GREAT.
NEED INFO ON PEARLY WHITE BC RICH IRONBIRD. WANT TO KNOW WHAT YEAR IT IS AND WHERE IT WAS MADE. IT HAS A REVERSE HEADSTOCK, PLATINUM tm, SER NO 30610. 1 X VOLUME, 1 X TONE, 1 X 3 WAY AND 1 X 2 WAY SWITCHES. IMPORTED FROM AMERICA. I BOUGHT IT SECOND HAND TEN YEARS AGO. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. BC RICH ARE AWSOME ALSO HAVE A PLAT PRO BEAST WHICH IS GREAT. E-MAIL ME AT [email protected]
guitar was sold wrongfully out of pawnshop chicago need to recover great sentimental value the guitar had plexi mirror plate to contour of body and straight plate at bridge to bottom
I’d like to more of the description of this Seagull. I have seen a black mirror plexiglass pickguard; but never a black cover below the bridge. The fixerupper I bought with this blk mirror pickguard was red. Hope to hear from you!
Bart