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BC RICO WAVE
Posted by Michael Rodgers on Thu, 08/19/04 - 01:20:29.
In Reply to BC Rich Temple of Worship
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. mlr_pa@yahoo.com
B C Rico Mockingbird
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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James, thank you for your quick response! You have no idea how frustrating it is try to find the history on this thing. later
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