BC Rich Guitars - How To Stand Out From The Crowd At Your Next Gig!

[@karlsilverone]

Awesome Stealth model - RIP, Chuck.

[@TheAdventChronicles]

That new intro with one of Lee's signature licks is a superb touch :)

[@kristiandawe85]

Agreed 💯

[@martyshwaartz971]

Joe Walsh vibing

[@THESESSIONROOM]

That lick replays in my head daily!! 😂 Still one of the first licks I will play on a guitar when I pick it up!😂

[@fostachild1717]

But the outro?!?!? Wierd!

[@greatamericanbird]

Max Cavalera of Sepultura was an early Warlock player as well

[@DatMetalBoi75]

CHAOS AD!!!!!!!!!!

[@xxinfamyyyxx]

I’m 99% there with the 7 String Prophecy Shredzilla. I need it in my life 🤣

[@luizguerreiro3709]

Mockingbird is awesome and with spetacular versatility

[@notarealperson87]

was NOT expecting this video to open with Lee playing Chuck Schuldiner's guitar!

[@vorpalblades]

That's not Chuck's signature model.

[@trevorreniger5670]

Always loved the Mockingbird. Metal styling, but not over the top, and some of the older neck thru, quilt tops are just *gorgeous!*

[@JJames666male]

Right? I was never into BC RICH but the Eagle and the Mockingbird are so cool

[@unitednihilists]

I built a Mockingbird Kit guitar for my teenager, it's what he asked for, meh sure, looks wildly uncomfortable but sure. Turns out it is hands down the most comfortable guitar I own. Sitting or standing.

[@mathias6423]

They sure are gorgeous, I am really looking forward to trying the "new" "Shredzilla" out, my friend told me their No Heel Neck-Thru Body Construction really rocks once you get down to business on the higher frets.

[@sentientbakedziti]

I love my mockingbird pro x. The satin black with the gold hardware is so gorgeous without being showy

[@xocnibor]

Bernie Rico was my good friend, both guitar related and as a straight up friend. I miss him greatly.

[@liamhemmings9039]

I remember trying a BC Rich back in the 80s. It had the best neck I've ever felt. Shame I could not afford one back then. Ben is very good.

[@Boomheyyou]

He’s a pretty damn good player I like how that mockingbird sounds

[@Ausemere]

Another great but underrated BC Rich user: the late Mark Shelton (1957-2018 RIP) from Manilla Road! He used a Warlock both live and in studio in all iconic MR albums (70s and 80s), then kept it studio-only after that.

[@JJames666male]

I'd hug you if I could. I was supposed to see Manilla Road a day or two after his passing, the news was shocking. One of the friendliest human beings I've ever met

[@Ausemere]

@@JJames666male Up the Hammers, brother!

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

Blasphemer (Rune Eriksen when he played for Mayhem) used a black warlock; another one was Max Cavalera in the 90's.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

Add Paul Chapman from UFO. He was damn near as good as Schenker.

[@PhreddCrintt]

One of the key points for me as to why Andertons is just so good Lee is the virtuosity of your staff. Not everyone is like Ben here I know BUT... they are without exception - all 'Muso's' and know what they are talking about. So knowledgeable and product competent. (And yes! I am a Customer - I don't spend vast amounts BUT... ) Great video guys.

[@snakeplissken6649]

My introduction to BC Rich was by way of WASP In the 80's pretty much the entire band with the exception of Chris Holmes used BC Rich guitars. Considering their reputation as the leading Shock Rock band of the time, they were also top of the PMRC's "Most Wanted" list, i'm kind of surprised that Blackie Lawless didn't get a mention during the famous Warlock users section. The main reason i bought the Black Stranger Things Warlock is because it's a throwback to the Black Warlock he was famous for playing. Hopefully he'll get a mention in the bass section as he played the Widow bass on the first 2 albums before Randy Piper left the band & was replaced by Johnny Rod meaning Blackie went back to playing guitar. On the subject of the Widow bass. I'm fairly certain first one was designed by Blackie himself & was made specifically for him?

[@thomasanthony5021]

I’m equally surprised that they didn’t get a nod when discussing legendary Warlock players. And I’m in my 20s. Everyone who knows anything should know that the 80s were littered with warlocks and mockingbirds and Mick Thompson is extremely late in the lineage. I wish problem would do their research.

[@angrycumbrian395]

Another surprised by their omission. Pity.

[@bryanbuckley9653]

Also wasp, the tiny pictures on the sleeve of live in the raw. Always wanted a warlock but beyond budget as a teenager in the early 90s so I made one. All these years later I prefer the look of mine over the official ones with the contouring I done. Still proud part of a much larger collection now including the Mockingbird, pre legacy ST version (Slash Tophat).

[@jeffdavid3880]

IMO the Mockingbird is the coolest shaped body. I just don't own one yet. I have an '88 STIII, a dark arts Warlock, an Ironbird limited and a Neal Moser M6 (bich) on order. Love those golden era BC Rich guitars.

[@L.C.F.666]

Chuck Shuldiner❤❤❤RIP…

[@michaeljohnson8058]

Hi Cap & community! As soon as i saw the double neck at the end, i flashed-back to the back photo of Aerosmith’s “Live Bootleg” official release 🤘🏻

[@josemariagarcia7191]

An iconic user of the BC Rich Bitch was Paul "Tonka" Chapman of UFO. R.I.P. I am lucky enough to own 5 BC Rich Mockingbird guitars, Custom Shop Eagles, Czech made "Caliber" series and early Japanese made in Nagoya. Fantastic guitars all of them.

[@DaveViner]

I'd love to see more variations of the Bich personally.

[@davidyoung8875]

The doubleneck is just SICK!!

[@stephanfuchs7891]

I never thought that I would like a BC Rich but the Mocking Bird looks nice.😊

[@4vinylsound]

Just say guns n roses in Toronto 3 days ago and in Miami 2 years ago. Only seen slash with many lp's. would've been a shock to see him playing a bc rich. That's awesome.

[@RB-xg2vz]

I love Slash BC Rich - and the video he did with Gibson where he was asked how he uses all the different knobs, switches and buttons…and his answer was I use none of them…they just look cool ❤

[@chrisdigital]

The stranger things warlocks were built at HMI in India. Kind of hit or miss. I'm lucky on my second try I found one that was a cut above the rest and I modded it to my liking. It's a fantastic instrument. Big thank you to the owner Bill and the tech department for stepping up and replacing my first warlock that had issues with one that was perfect.

[@darindipietro9141]

Bring back the BC Rich ads from the 70’s and I’ll buy one👍

[@chrisgonz19]

Im usually a Les Paul guy but the Stealth and Mockingbird are some of the coolest looking guitars! RIP Chuck, the GODFATHER of death metal!

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Welcome BEN ... It is terrific to have you demo gear. You are great at making things clear and comprehensible. I am not left feeling I have a lot of questions.

[@martinclayton7260]

When i think of B C Rich guitars, i think of the Rich Bich. And im glad that they are using Dimarzio pickups, too many companies are using Seymour Duncan's, and its just boring, and i prefer the Dimarzio's.

[@DavidCain-l3i]

Been waiting since April with no word when you can get hold of any apparently

[@sonicsega1699]

bout time u give bc rich a chance to shine. would be great if you gave each brand a moment and lay off the gibson fender for a change.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Hell yeah!! That intro incorporating the Captain's lick. Plus I'm a BC Rich fan. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@o-b-m2964]

Been waiting for this video! I own two Mockingbirds, a Bich and a Son of Beast. I'm waiting for the full sized Beast release, supposedly coming out in November.

[@Thomasjddj68]

Loved this vid and love that BC RICH is back to the quality I remembered growing up in 80s

[@philippherrberg]

Warbeast looks pretty much like a crossbreed between a WARlock and a BEAST.

[@andrewryan3194]

Always wanted a Warlock. Surprised that the band Sepultura didn't get a mention and Max Cavelera. That's why I wanted one as a teen.

[@redfurydubstep]

I never would have thought I’d want a BC Rich guitar but that Ironbird is calling my name…if only it had a maple fretboard I’d be itching to save up for one

[@TheWorstManOnEarth]

My friend Juan wired an "INVERTED KILL SWITCH" on his Black Ibanez S420. I have NO IDEA WHATSOEVER how he managed to do it, but it works like this : You turn the volume OFF and when you push on the "inverted kill switch" you have full ON everything bypassed. It's basically like pressing on a key of a keyboard. That's one crazy greatest idea, much more intuitive than a standard "kill switch".

[@darknessviking]

im taking full honor in this video being made since it was me that suggested them making a video about b c rich

[@Lozart]

Love me some BC Rich's! I have two Bich models, one old bolt-on NJ series and the newer SE (which was supposed to be a Mick Thompson signature just before he jumped ship to Ibanez). The Stealth came before the pointy Jacksons by the way. The Warbeast is the front end of a Beast model grafted onto the back end of the Warlock. Mostly because the Beast was something of an acquired taste!

[@ironbooze2937]

Love the Warbeast shape, but right now these models are way too glittery

[@Laponea]

Neck through and through neck is the same construction thing. What you probably wanted to say when you were comparing the Warlock to the Stealth is neck through vs set through ;)

[@zanzabar4ky7]

He did not do a good job of explaining that since both have nothing to do with heal (ESP has set thru that look like a Gibson heal joint.) Neck thru goes all the way to the bottom. Set through has the bridge bolting to the neck. And in guitar is a Thru not Through for some weird reason.

[@liamconnolly6613]

Any lefty models?

[@chewybaca67]

Dammit! Right when I thought I was done getting guitars I've always wanted. especially a BC Rich neck through.

[@Mechanismo77]

still have my Ironbird from the early 90's hanging on my wall collecting dust :)

[@jenk1612]

Just watched The Captain meets Bernie Marsden videos. What an amazing guitar collection , a really enjoyable and interesting watch. Well worth looking them up! RIP Bernie.

[@ashleyjackson8538]

Mr BC Rich , has got full understanding of how to build a guitar .

[@JERBF]

Ive been supporting B.C. Rich guitars for 20 years. Ive had bronze series garbage (Yes you read that right garbage) ive had every shape every tribal pattern of Kerry King signature model. I had a Slipknot Mick Thomson signature model (I still want one the Warlock that has HATE inlay at the top of the fretboard mine only had it on the 12th) ive had every shape. Ive always been a fan but i must say i did not like the way the felt in the early 2000s no matter what model. Then about 14 or 15 years ago they made my dream models. The NJ Deluxe. I looked for years for them. I now own a Warbeast NJ Deluxe and a JR V NJ Deluxe reverse head stock. Then i just bought a Shredzilla Prophecy series. Out of all my guitars those 3 bc rich i play more then anything. I cant see my life without them. And i cant wait to get more bc rich in the future. Now BC Rich is nothing but good beautiful builds. They are pricey for the builds compared to other brands but the guitars are magnificant.

[@cillian3]

Nice to see a video about BC Rich ! Really well made and interesting to watch ! Great guitar playing too ! Also, I got my Rich B Perfect 10 from Andertons. Thanks so much for making these fantastic guitars available for us in Europe !!

[@shiznitmufu]

Great video.! Talk about the Boss looking over your shoulder!😂 I was already laughing when Lee commented @ the end. That had me rolling. lol Great job Ben! Hope to hear more high gain samples from you!🤘🏻

[@JacksonAxe]

I had a Mockingbird once, but I couldn't deal with a neck-diving guitar no matter how good it looks, plays or sounds.

[@CorSmit]

One more BC Rich user who deserves a mention, in my opinion; George Kooymans of Golden Earring

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

That double neck looks well proportioned and easy to play 👍🏻

[@Artefracture]

That is totally the Slash 'You Could Be Mine' guitar... And a Max Cavaleraesue looking white Warlock...

[@doctersound9630]

Thank you. BEST VIDEO EVER! (Love the duet at the end… you know we all want to try it!) We have done that live and it is awkward, but a crowd pleaser. B.C.Rich please make a BLACK double neck (and Quilt/Flame trans purple) as well as a BLACK perfect 10 and 6 string versions. I want a modern extreme “Bitch” with 80’s pointy headstock! (No reverse please) - 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@KamikazeDigital]

My Bronze Edition Warlock with 8 year old strings and I feel called out. I also have a Dagger semihollow and a Draco V. Nice small collection.

[@akwamarsunzal]

Bit disappointed that the Capt didn´t play some blues on the Mockingbird! Perfect blues machine 🙂

[@davidrees1840]

The ~1980 Rich Bich was a 10-string, often played like a 6 by Joe Perry, etc. The doubleneck design with the diverging necks is brilliant, as you have better access to the tuners than a std dblneck. Still looks cool af.

[@monsterkxf]

Mick Mars = 80’s BC Rich🤘🤘 Bich doubleneck was my dream guitar back in the 70-80’s 🔥🔥

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

THAT SALDARNO IS ONE HELL OF A MACHINE, THE BC RICH RANGE ALWAYS METAL MONSTERS.

[@mclarensmps]

That outro got me right in the feels, Captain lmao

[@themoo7803]

Got an ASM Pro1, EMGs (81 and 85), .proper Floyd rose (not the cheapo special), ebony fingerboard, Grover tuners - trade in value £150 at guitar guitar . Love it, but guitar shops hate them. Buy to keep, and I’ll be keeping mine

[@4stringz.]

Looking forward to the bass video !!!

[@snapfinger1]

By the late ‘70’s the Mockingbird was seen more & more frequently as heavy rock morphed into heavy metal.

[@robertdunoskovic1564]

im not a shredder at all. ive never been into pointy guitars. I had a Ibanez RG once (traded it on the used market for a Jim Root Tele). ive certainly never even considered a BC Rich..... I cant explain it but after watching this, I want one.... I mean like I gotta have one!!! Thanks guys! Love your vids!!! I live in Salt Lake City Utah USA BTW...

[@andrewfuentes1632]

I think they went a little crazy with the binding on the extremes, but otherwise they all look great! Also, Lee you should demo the Koa Mockingbird once you all get one!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

I personally think it's just tacky ENOUGH to be awesome

[@mathias6423]

I can not speak for all the "new" models but at least I saw the new Warlock in the flesh in white with the active silver/chrome Fishman pickups on it and though I do not like the Fishman pickups those chrome pickups combined with the shimmery binding looked really good hanging on the wall in a store in town. I am waiting for them to get the "Shredzilla" with passive Dimarzios in to the store so I can try it out.

[@NateJennings-fh8mc]

chuck schuldiner "the godfather of death metal" sill is one of my fav guitarist and the new version of his guitar plays like a dream

[@tombuckley3659]

C.C. Deville played alot of BC Rich. I put a Dimarzio Tone Zone in my 89 Warlock. Pretty Sweet

[@Andy_Yates]

I have a Prophecy Series Shredzilla 8. It's a killer guitar. Plays great, sounds awesome, and looks sweet with the natural-finished spalted maple top. Just be careful moving around with all the pointy bits. They always seem like magnets for things to bump 😂

[@toddclarke1580]

Craig Goldy from Dio in the 80s completely shredded a White Warlock on Tour.

[@kasnitch]

Excellent playing Ben .. by all means do more videos especially with shredder John .. you guys doing a bunch of metal oh yeah .

[@xocnibor]

Insider knowledge: Rusty Anderson, with Paul McCartney, had the first ever BC Rich double neck built. I believe it was based on the Eagle body shape.

[@12breacher82]

The Mk1 Ironbirds, Rutan Ironbird, and the new USA line variations are excellent.

[@lonegroover]

Outstanding video editing. Bravo, sir or madam.

[@mikelundquist4596]

I met Bernie Rico at a couple of NAMM shows and guitar shows in the 80s. Marketing madman, just sayin, I miss the booth babes.

[@RRBish]

A wonderful walk down memory lane!!

[@kahlrhoam6769]

Bloody Hell, I NEED that green Warlock! 🤘

[@liys540]

5:32 tony iommi also has a iron bird guitar from bc rich

[@alangreenway6695]

I’ve owned a Lefty Korean Platinum Warlock for about 20 years and it has the most horrible tremolo on it and an odd feeling 24 fret long neck. 6 months ago I blocked off the tremolo, put heavy strings on it, and made it a baritone. It sounds really nice now and it serves a purpose I wasn’t willing to buy anew Guitar for. Dangerous to walk down stairs with however.

[@hairnation68]

They sound great. My inner child wants one but I’ll stick with my guitars. When I was a kid I wanted one so bad.

[@KratosIsSick]

The Erik Rutan Signature Iron bird is Fire!!.

[@frogtastic1000]

Still got my BC Rich Warlock from the 90's

[@ledhendrix5054]

Bernardo Chavez Rico , I had a Black Mockingbird with a Maple Fretboard back in the 90s , it was a pretty cheap Guitar but it played lovely , I was able to set the Action real low with hardly any Fretbuzz .

[@musicfromakido]

My first ever guitar was a headless BC Rich Mockingbird. Eventually I had to swap it for an LP because I couldn't figure out how to tune it 😂 I have never seen a headless one like that since, can't even find a picture of one when I google it...

[@PNWGuitar]

I can tell these are fun to play, i LOVE that red mockinbird holy its 2k CAD but id say worth it

[@Riverdeepnwide]

I love the so very artistic curves and points on my 6/12 Bich double neck. A lot of guitar to hang onto but it sure is pretty!

[@30_second_guitar]

Love to see more metal videos :D

[@karlpron]

More Ben please. Nice to watch, pleasure to listen.

[@en_ray]

Phoebe Bridgers plays one live, looks sick

[@thought1212]

those riffs on the the doubleneck where cool.

[@pCeLobster]

The Captain's lick!!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

The red one got the nostalgia vibes

[@seancooper779]

I have what has to be the most normal BC Rich of all time, the ASM Pro. It also happens to be the best guitar I've ever owned or played.

[@beepingmarvelous.]

I miss being able to afford one personally. I have a late 90s Bronze series Mockingbird, which is superb. Now they are out of reach, for me at least. Sad times. (Oh, you forgot Ginger wildheart from the warlock player list.)

[@gothnev]

I understand where they're coming from regarding the prices. I have an old Mockingbord that would have been about £400 back in the day - and it absolutely sucks. Awful build quality, terrible neck dive, etc. Be interested to get my hands on a modern one

[@rickmiller7884]

I have an 80s USA Gunslinger with the Nagel graphic.

[@garywilliams8420]

Paul Chapman of UFO was playing a Bich from 1980 onwards

[@BLOOBADGA69]

Ooh! like the new Ironbird range

[@zanzabar4ky7]

Neck thru means one board all the way from the head stock to the butt with wings glued on. Set through means the bridge is bolted to the tenon so the bridge bolts to the neck. Both of those have nothing to do with heal shape. You could make a set neck looking neck thru or set thru if you wanted. ESP makes a few set thru that look like normal set necks.

[@JacksonAxe]

Someone's gonna poke an eye out with those.

[@NickHollowKnives]

This video got me hyped, and then I checked and it'll be months before I could get a Warlock Extreme w/ Evertune. Disappointing news.

[@justinespinosa7878]

Old school! Lol Motley Crue used the warlock back in the early 80s because it was the only fast endorsements

[@ivansmirnov400]

What amp did you use for that video? Sounds fantastic!

[@alittlebitgone]

I think it's the Victory, not sure who owns the company tho....