BC Rich NJ Retro Series - Whatever happened to those???

[Aceman]

Talking' bout these:

I almost got one of these in ~1986, except it had the full meal-deal of controls, and was full ultra-violet. One of my very few regret-to-purchase guitars. Then this series came out, and like an idiot, I didn't get one. Figured they would show up used eventually. Nope.

Anyone know anything???

 

[Securb]

I had the NJ Mockingbird with a XL500 a great guitar I should have never gotten rid of it

 

[Empty Pockets]

BC Rich fans are few but passionate. It's like maybe 5000 people who each own 100 guitars

 

[Mincer]

I think the 80s ones were plywood.

 

[Securb]

BC Rich fans are few but passionate. It's like maybe 5000 people who each own 100 guitars

I own two this one and an acoustic black trans Mockingbird

 

[nexion218]

I own two this one and an acoustic black trans Mockingbird

Ahh, that beauty with the Sophia... *drool*

 

[nexion218]

Whats the deal with that trem?

https://sophiatremolos.com/collectio...-2-92-tremolos

Pretty sexy design and a most of the things that are available as upgrades only for the regular FR are already built in to this one.

 

[Aceman]

All very interesting...but what about the NJ Retro series? We are talking released somewhere between 2007 and 2017 maybe...

But I can see the 5000 each with 100 guitars.
Dean is kind of like that.

 

[Aceman]

I own two this one and an acoustic black trans Mockingbird

Did anyone else notice he is hiding a Peavey Rage behind it?

 

[Securb]

Did anyone else notice he is hiding a Peavey Rage behind it?

It is a Peavey Micro Bass the thing rocks. I use it for keys and bass but I have plugged the guitar into it.

 

[Securb]

https://sophiatremolos.com/collectio...-2-92-tremolos

Pretty sexy design and a most of the things that are available as upgrades only for the regular FR are already built in to this one.

It is sweet I have the Global Tuner and Dual Stabilizer on mine.

https://sophiatremolos.com/collections/accessories/products/global-tuner-parts

 

[Aceman]

Have to say - cool them is cool. Is there a D-tuna for it?

 

[Artie]

I have one, but I'm not sure about the "retro" part. Rich serial numbers are a bit difficult to decipher. Mine is simply 20238.

 

[Securb]

Have to say - cool them is cool. Is there a D-tuna for it?

Yes that is also available

 

[Securb]

Back to the subject at hand here is me playing my B.C. Rich NJ Series around '86 - 87. That guitar played and sounded beautiful, especially for a budget guitar.

 

[Aceman]

Very cool B! Sweet Laney stack.

The subject at hand is the REISSUE version of those mid 80's NJ's.

 

[Securb]

So further back to the matter at hand. I would imagine the reissues would be a great platform for modifications. All of my lower to mid-range B.C. Rich guitars were lacking in some way. Typically the pickups. If you find one of the reissues at a good price I would say go for it. However, I think there are better models to search out if you are looking for a low to mid-level B. C. Rich.

 

[LLL]

What happened to them?

Too many people were hurting themselves on the pointy ends; causing lawsuits and the eventual demise of B.C. Rich.

:13:

 

[Aceman]

So further back to the matter at hand. I would imagine the reissues would be a great platform for modifications. All of my lower to mid-range B.C. Rich guitars were lacking in some way. Typically the pickups. If you find one of the reissues at a good price I would say go for it. However, I think there are better models to search out if you are looking for a low to mid-level B. C. Rich.

They were solid axes in the ~$600 range I seem to recall.

Better than a Chinese Gunslinger - definitely
Not as expensive as a vintage axe.

I already won the BC Rich lottery with my $299 Bich Classic NJ

 

[Securb]

I already won the BC Rich lottery with my $299 Bich Classic NJ

Gotta ask, did you change the pickups?