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i wants a B.C. Rich

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Cliff 092786

Oct 11, 2008
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#1
I am extremily sad today. I fret literally popped out of the neck on my beloved California:crying:.
I am now looking at getting either a B.C. Rich Zombie Exotic Classic, or a Warlock Paolo sig.
I'm torn between choices and need some advise. Price is a huge concern to me.
 
#8
at least try one out, looks are subjective, just as 'good' tone is, so don't listen to anyone else, but find something and try it out with your eyes closed. Sucky basses suck no matter what. Good bass rock all the time too.
 
#12
steve21 said:
That? That just looks like the spirit of the music. If you disagree, you're WRONG.


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Actually no, if he disagrees, he has an opinion.

This is supposed to be the most open minded forum on the Internet, where people don't care what you play, how you look, and where you're from.

So suck it up, and start respecting people's opinions, and they might start respecting yours.

My opinion is that BC Riches have their place, but I do not like how most of them look, how they play or sound.
 
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Cliff 092786 said:
I am extremily sad today. I fret literally popped out of the neck on my beloved California:crying:.
I am now looking at getting either a B.C. Rich Zombie Exotic Classic, or a Warlock Paolo sig.
I'm torn between choices and need some advise. Price is a huge concern to me.
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I'd go with the Zombie Exotic Classic because I like the body better and the woods look good together.

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#16
If you want a B.C. Rich and you know that's what you want, then go for it

...BUT, a lot of other people here would advise you otherwise because there are some very fine basses out there that are built better than the B.C. Rich basses are for around the same price. As with ALL advice, you need to try the basses out for yourself and make sure you are testing them against other basses in person.

Some of the suggestions I would make, if you still want a "Metalesque" or aggressive look to your basses would be some Ibanez or Schecter basses. While they might not be as drastic aesthetically as the BC Rich, they still have an unconventional look and the tone is pretty harsh if you want it to be. I have an Ibanez SR500 and to be totally honest the tone is so awesome on it, it could be pink and I'd still play it. But a lot of the SR (the 500 and up, 400 and below suck IMO) and SRX series basses by Ibanez are pretty awesome ones. Schecter has the Omens, Damiens and Stilettos which are good basses as well for a beefy metal tone.

But again, this is all just advice or suggestions because most people in here just want you to get the bass that will work best for you. If you plan on getting the BC Rich and then changing the pickups in it or something, then just go for the one that feels best and plays best....but I would still recommend checking out the Ibanez SR500's, the necks are super nice, strong and fast which will make playing those really fast metal basslines much easier on your hands and give you more stamina to play longer and faster....which means more solos, right?? :bassist:


Best of luck in your bass hunt!
 
#17
What about an ESP F-4E?

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