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BC Rich Guitars: Metal before Metal was Metal

BC Rich, named after founder Bernardo Chavez Rico, has been a consistently successful guitar brand since its inception in 1969. Even in the early days, BC Rich was already making a name for itself for its unique guitar bodies and forward-thinking design, as evidenced by 1972’s Seagull, which was the first BC Rich guitar to feature the company’s now-famous neck-through design. The Seagull was true to form in the fact that it had an innovative body design and the company still is known for its interesting style that it endows its best models with.

BC Rich will probably go down in history as one of the most sought-after guitar companies in the metal scene. Ever since the early 80s and the advent of Hair Metal, BC Rich has been on the forefront of the heavy scene, with its Warlock claiming a spot in the pantheon of electric guitars as one of the most recognizable body shapes ever created. It is little wonder, then, that some of the Metal deities that still thrash today swear by BC Rich. Kerry King of Slayer, for instance, has long been a friend to BC Rich, with the Tribal V and Tribal Warlock consistently sharing the stage with him. In addition, he’s got his own signature V with BC Rich and it remains one of the most cherished collectors’ items in rotation today.

Speed and Death Metal bands similarly swear by BC rich guitars, because of the intense vibratos and pinch harmonics possible on models like the V and BC Rich Assassin guitar. Cannibal Corpse, one of the fastest-playing groups in music history, can often be seen lugging BC Rich 7-strings, along with more notable bands like Death and Motorhead.

The reason that BC Rich maintains such a heady following in the metal scene has to do with more than just the gnarly crunch and meaty hooks possible on models like the Zombie. Ever since its birth, BC Rich has been dedicated to bringing new technology to the guitar scene, allowing shredders to play faster and clearer with each subsequent generation of additions. BC Rich was the first company to employ the now famous heel-less joint and the company has gained worldwide acclaim for its Acrylic Series of guitars that are, as noted above, have a body made completely out of acrylic, with the powerful innards and pickups proudly on display inside. For all this innovation and notoriety, though, many BC Rich models are in fact not particularly expensive, with the famous Warlock line often found in the three hundred dollar range. As expected, some of the signature Vs, ASMs, and other big-name BC Rich models often go for thousands of dollars, but that is a testament to the company’s dedication to both successful and burgeoning metal guitarists.