BC Rich

The B.C. Rich Double Neck Bich is an imposing instrument, what with all those corners and the double neck! The twisted designers at B.C. Rich have really outdone themselves this time.  

As part of their awkwardly-entitled "Grand Unveiling," B.C. Rich promised new Kerry King signature models. Never say B.C. Rich didn't keep a promise. Does that count as a double negative?  

The classic, Southern debutante ball may not be the theme for the B. C. Rich 2009 Grand Unveiling of new guitar models, but it should be. What says RnR more clearly than "debs" wearing "kid gloves" performing the "St. James Bow"? Nothing, that's what.  

Daniel Staniforth, now of Colorado, talks about his experience fixing instruments and the instruments he uses in his alternative-rock project, Luna Trick.  

As the lead guitarist of pioneering metal group Death, Chuck Schuldiner left an impression that's long-lasting. In 2001 he succumbed to a long battle with cancer, at only 34 years of age. In tribute to the influential guitarist, B.C. Rich has introduced a handcrafted, signature version of the stealth, Schuldiner's main axe throughout his career.  

Ron Holzner, the bassist for doom group Trouble, shows us his BC Rich Mockingbird bass before comparing pre and post-Motley Crue BC Rich instruments. This confirms that Motley Crue ruins everything.  

J. Irving Giles has always wanted a replica statue of Keith Emerson, which is why he initially joined Second Life. Then, he realized that it might be possible to play his favorite nineties jams with his Vox AC-15 and BC Rich Warlock and make some cash at the same time.  

What is it about the Warlock that just screams "METAL!!!"? Is it the pickups, the performance, or that sinister shape? Buzz of Atlanta's End of Days talks about the Warlock and his Schecter back-up guitars.  

Although the appeal of guitars with horns and demonic corners left with me long ago, I was still happy to see the B.C. Rich Vortex Signature Warlock Bass at NAMM. It's about time people started paying attention to Dimmu Borgir.  

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Dark Autumn's guitarist / vocalist talks about the guitars he uses to get his heavy sound.