What does BC Rich NJ Series mean?

What does BC Rich NJ Series mean?

Although Rico had begun producing import guitars in Japan as early as 1978 under the “B.C. Rico” name, these were predominantly acoustics until the early 1980s. Eventually they were rebranded as the B.C. Rich NJ series in 1983 (with the “NJ” standing for “Nagoya, Japan”).

Are BC Rich guitars good?

BC Rich has a long history of making great guitars and legends from Joe Perry to newer guys have played them. BC Rich makes good stuff. It is really a guitar uniquely geared to rock, in my opinion. That means it’s great for metal.

How do you read BC Rich serial numbers?

All B.C. Rich models, both imported and USA handmades implement this same year time date stamp and guitar production number format:

1. 121XXXXX first digit = year of manufacture.
2. Second digit = means nothing until double-digit years get here again.
3. Third digit = quarter of manufacture.
4. Digits 4 thru 8 = production number.

Are B.C. Rich guitars made in USA?

The USA guitars all say made in USA on them. BC Rich has indicated they have plans to make them in the USA again but so far it’s been about 12 years since the were made in the USA….BC Rich Models.

How can you tell where a B.C. Rich guitar is made?

If it is a USA model, it will say “Made In The USA” on the headstock just below or beside the B.C. Rich script logo.

What is a BC guitar?

The B.C. Rich Warlock is both an electric guitar and bass guitar made by B.C. Rich. It features a distinct jagged shape and two humbucker pickups. It was designed by company founder Bernie Rico in 1969: “This was the only guitar I ever designed at a drafting table, using straight-edges and French curves.

Who owns B.C. Rich guitars now?

The company briefly switched owners in the 1990s before being acquired in the 2000s by Hanser Music Group, a distribution company based in Hebron, Kentucky. B.C Rich was later licensed to Praxis Musical based in Orange, California until 2018.

Where are B.C. Rich NJ series made?

Nagoya, Japan
Bernie went into survival mode and flew to Japan with Hiro Misawa to set up the B.C Rich NJ series, which stood for “Nagoya, Japan,” where they were made.

Are BC Rich guitars made in USA?

Who currently owns BC Rich?

The original prototype is currently owned by Dan Lawrence. Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) was known to use the ten-string variant of the Bich throughout the early 1980s, although with the four additional strings removed.

Does BC Rich still make Warlock?

B.C. Rich Bronze Warlock Bass Electric Guitar. B.C. Rich Paolo Gregoletto Signature Warlock Bass. B.C. Rich Warlock NJ Deluxe 4-String Bass….

How can you tell where BC Rich guitar was made?