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Description

The B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar is a high-caliber instrument crafted for discerning musicians who demand both exceptional performance and striking aesthetics. This solid body electric guitar blends classic design with modern innovation, delivering a powerful sound suitable for any genre. Built in the USA, it showcases meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that B.C. Rich is renowned for.

Equipped with a set neck construction, the Assassin offers enhanced sustain and resonance, allowing for expressive playing across all frets. The guitar features dual humbucker pickups, providing a versatile tonal range from warm, clean tones to aggressive, high-gain distortion, making it ideal for both studio recording and live performance. The 24-fret fingerboard offers a wide range for solos and complex chord progressions, ensuring no musical idea is out of reach.

The Assassin's sleek, contoured body and smooth neck profile provide exceptional playability, minimizing fatigue during long sessions and gigs. High-quality hardware, including a reliable bridge system and precision tuning machines, ensures stable tuning and intonation, so your sound remains consistent and true.

Key Features:

  • USA-made solid body electric guitar
  • Set neck construction for enhanced sustain
  • Dual humbucker pickups for versatile tone
  • 24-fret fingerboard for extended range
  • Contoured body for comfortable playability
  • High-quality bridge and tuning machines for reliable performance

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar.

Build quality

  • Owners report that early 2000s NJ models have uneven frets and poor bridge design, leading to intonation issues.

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  • The Warlock from the early 90s reportedly has a noticeably better build compared to later models with similar shapes.

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Features and functionality

  • The BC Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar often requires strap button relocation to address neck dive issues.

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  • The "R" logo on artist import guitars from 2008-2014 is noted as a cool feature, reminiscent of custom shop models.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some users recommend adding wheel weights to the electronics cavity to balance neck dive in Mockingbird models.

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  • It's been suggested to opt for Neil Moser models for a handmade experience similar to 70s and 80s B.C. Rich guitars.

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User experience

  • One owner mentioned better palm muting and pitch harmonics feel on a BC Rich Warlock compared to other guitars.

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  • Some owners of the Korean NJ series guitars from the Hanser era (1999-2010) recall them as comparable to custom shop quality.

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Comparisons

  • Korean-made BC Rich models are compared favorably to Gibson Explorers by some owners, citing similar quality.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite their polarizing looks, BC Rich guitars, especially older models, are praised for metal music performance.

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Other

  • BC Rich's reputation suffered due to focus on low-quality models in the 2000s, but recent models are reportedly high quality.

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Setup and maintenance

  • An NJ series Beast was found too heavy for regular use, highlighting weight as a consideration for buyers.

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Value and pricing

  • Recent collaborations, like the Stranger Things Warlock, are criticized for high pricing, with imports around $899 lacking quality.

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See how Jim Root uses B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar

Jim Root

Guitarist

Slipknot

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Third photo from this instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qrPrchm7p/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Custom B.C. Rich Assasin displayed in Hard Rock Café Foxwoods, guitar also appears in Disasterpieces DVD

See how Mick Thomson uses B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar

Mick Thomson

Guitarist

Slipknot

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At 0:16, 0:31 and 0:40 You can see mick with a custom shop USA B.C. Rich Assassin/ASM prototype with his signature specs at the time.

See how Frederick DeLillo (Rick Rozz) uses B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar

Frederick DeLillo (Rick Rozz)

Guitarist, Composer

Death (Metal Band)

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Frederick DeLillo, known as Rick Rozz, used the B.C. Rich Assassin USA Custom Electric Guitar during the 1980s, as shown in the user-uploaded photo on Twimg.

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Fallon Bowman

Guitarist

Kittie

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On this picture, you can see Fallon's 2000 BC Rich Assassin, with a custom sparkle paintjob

Probably used alongside the sparkle ESP Viper

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