1980’s B.C. Rich NT NJ Series
Made in Japan (Supreme Quality)
Limited Edition Bich - 1 of 1 ?
(I can’t find another one like it)
"TANI " Inlay on the 23rd Fret
Six String Shred Machine!
D Profile Neck
Excellent Pre-Owned Condition for a Shredder
Typical Little Chips on the Corner Edges
Dark Rosewood Fretboard w Diamond Inlays
Mexican Abalone on the Headstock - Looks Sick
Comes with Case Pictured - (Excellent Functionality but Cosmetics are Fair)
Nut: 1.67
First Fret .87
12th Fret .93
Weight: 7lbs 14 oz's
$$ Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability...Truly Stage or Studio Ready! (Including Fret Work, Intonation, Truss Rod and Action)
Life’s a "bich"…until you own one... This model was the wet dream of every young shredder back in 1978 and it continues to drop jaws and excite players and collectors 45 years later. This stunning six string beauty tick all the boxes on the list needed to pass the Dude's test. Great tone and playability, sick looks and versatility to allow you to play what you feel and desire with zero compromise. It features a neck through construction, Pearl White finish with a black body seam, diamond inlays and dual Humbuckers are that are hot as hell and ready to smoke some riffs off and fire away some intense solos that will cut through the mix and any annoying drummer.
The Bich was introduced in 1978 following the success of B.C. Rich’s other solidbody guitars, which included the Mockingbird, the Seagull, and the Eagle. The roots of the B.C. Rich brand come from a maker of Flamenco and Classical guitars back in the 60's in East Los Angeles. The introduction of the Bich in 1978 turned the company’s direction from building acoustic guitars for traditional Spanish and Mexican music, to building the pointy guitars that would rock players 'like a hurricane' in the ‘80s.
The Bich is a pointy guitar, but the points have purpose. B.C. Rich founder and president, Bernie Rico, had been throwing guitar ideas around with fellow guitar designer Dave Bunker. A guitar designer named Neal Moser, had a concept for a 10-string guitar and got involved with the duo. Eventually the trio created a spectacular guitar and that is how the Bich was born. The bizarre pie-shaped wedge cut out from the guitar’s bottom actually serves a purpose. It provides the space needed for the additional tuners required to be a 10-string guitar. (This one is a six string, and it still looks cool) This weird and unconventional guitar led to certain rockers posing suggestively with the guitar as if it was a law against nature and this further led to the desire of all players needing to get their hands on one. The finish on this Bich is a jaw dropping translucent red with a slight undertone of hazy, metallic purple at certain angles. The pictures do this guitar a lot of justice, but when you set eyes on her in person, you are bound to be blown away.
Cult favorite players such as Slash, MIck Taylor, Neil Geraldo, Joe Perry, and Craig Chaquico brewed up some pretty awesome riffs on these guitars. It wasn't just the looks for most aficionados,The Bich, like other early B.C. Rich guitars, was adorned with switches. A signature B.C. Rich characteristic in which the saying, 'the more the merrier' comes to fruition. Players benefited from the guitar’s over-the-top electronics. There was a six-position Varitone circuit, mini-toggles that activated on-board preamps, pickup phase reversal, one big toggle serving as the pickup selector, and a few volume and tone pots that led to the ability of blasting your head off when you cranked the amp up. Everything functions flawlessly and the neck (Slim D Profile) is perfectly straight. It plays effortlessly and sounds sounds amazing thanks to the slight hotter than a PAF dual black bobbin humbucking pickups. The sick looks and mojo will have heads turning and jaws dropping when then this Bich is heard belting out some serious rock. It is extremely versatile tone wise but perfectly capable and willing of shredding with the best of them. Studio or stage worthy and in collection worthy original condition, this beast its the perfect compliment to your stash. Don't snooze and miss out on this incredible B.C. Rich.
This awesome piece is in really great shape for being made in the 90's or so. The minor bumps and bruises are part of the territory when a guitar is as rad and bad-ass as this one is to play. You could find a few small dings, indentations, chips on the corner edges, scuffs and a few fine surface scratches, but they just let you know how hard she is to put down and allow you to rock out worry free. Don't miss your chance to strap on your big boy pants and see what real metal playing is about!
FEATURES:
• Two Dual High Output Humbucking Pick-Ups
• Pickup Selector Switch
• One Volume Control Per Pickup
• Master Tone Control
• Ultra Dark - High Quality Rosewood Fretboard
• Rare Pearl White Finish with a Black Body Seam
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
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We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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