Don't be a bich

Aceman

Aceman

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$299 BC Rich Bich NJ Classic Series. Neck through, Cloud inlays. I'm feeling some mods to this. Like a whole lot of mods!

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#1 I'm feeling DiMarzios for this. Not sure what pair. Obviously SuperD and Super3 in cream leap to mind...Maybe ToneZone Air Norton...Maybe X2N and Norton. Maybe something more contemporary. I hear a lot about Liquifire, Crunchlab, Perpetual Burn, etc.

#2 Kahler!!!!!! I have always wanted a Kahler, so Im gonna get one.

#3 Gonna wire the bejeezus out of it! Currently routed for basic knobs and switch. Gonna add taps, phase, and some amount of the BC rich switch craziness. Why? Just because.
 
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I always liked these guitars from the headstock to the tailpiece . . . but could never get over the wacky chunks missing from the bottom.
 
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…...but could never get over the wacky chunks missing from the bottom.
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When they were first released, that chunk is where the other tuners went.... It had 10 strings.

And Ace? Go for the Kahler, 'coz they rock.
 
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Yup... the slot is for the other 4 tuners. Works pretty good too, although it’s sometimes a struggle finding the right songs to use it on. I actually find it to be better for cleans than rockin’ it.

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Pretty guitar. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

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looks great, congrats


I've always wanted a kahler too. Not sure I'd put one on that though; it's good to go right now so...
 
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I had one exactly like that. Just decided I was more into the mockingbird shape. But for under $300. You did pretty good.. I would like to see what's involved with the kahler swap..

I have this one for sale if anyone's interested..
 

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The NJ classics are running 5+ on Reverb etc....If available.

FYI - my first next thru!
 
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I had a Mockingbird bass back in the 80's.... See-through pink stain with purple pearl burst around the edges. It was GREAT! The chicks dug it the most. and when I was done with it, one of my female clients had to own it. Wonder where it is now?
 
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I remember the 80s NJ series was thought of as inferior to a lot of other guitars. I never played one myself, as any BC Rich look ridiculous when I play them, but awesome when anyone else does.
 
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Aceman said:
#2 Kahler!!!!!! I have always wanted a Kahler, so Im gonna get one.

#3 Gonna wire the bejeezus out of it! Currently routed for basic knobs and switch. Gonna add taps, phase, and some amount of the BC rich switch craziness. Why? Just because.
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Typically with a tune-o-matic and stop tailpiece you'd want a Kahler 2200 or 7200, but you may have to fill and redrill the stud holes if they aren't in the right place. Your other option is a Kahler 2300/7300, but you'd probably need a stacker plate to account for the neck angle. You'll also want to install a Floyd Rose style locking nut with that rather extreme string angle behind the nut. I've had a Kahler on a Charvel Model 4 since the early 2000s and it's great; I'm thinking about getting a second Explorer and putting a Kahler on that.

If you want to go full BC Rich with the electronics, Neal Moser sells the preamp you'd need.

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I remember the 80s NJ series was thought of as inferior to a lot of other guitars. I never played one myself, as any BC Rich look ridiculous when I play them, but awesome when anyone else does.
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It really depends on which ones you're talking about, and the bolt-on models weren't great. The neck-thru models are a lot better, and the Maxon PAF / SuperD clones sound pretty close to the real deal.
 
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Been looking for one just like that myself, but no luck so far. Awesome find!

HNGD, and rock on!
 
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I did find this however - Excellent use of the ten string version.

And if you haven't seen Lita play this - damn! Little girl, huge effing guitar. I wouldn't want to play it for one song. I've seen her play it straight through half a dozen!!!

 
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Update: Fresh strings (D'addario 9's) and everything wiped down/tightened. This is a FANTASTIC guitar!!!!! Bonus - Dunlop strap locks on back!

So far, the pickups sound pretty good. I gave it a shreddy run through the Tubemeister on lead with a little H20 delay. Played fantastic, great action, super smooth board. I think it is lacquered over like Fender does. Anyway - definite keeper.

Now....what DiMarzios as a first step...

Important note - this violates my "No Guitars until 2020" vow, but I think it will be my girlfriend's present to me for Christmas.
 
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