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Description

The B.C.Rich JRV Icon Electric Guitar is a screamer through and through with an onyx finish and red painted bevels. Pearl diamond inlays mark up the glorious maple neck. The guitar also features B.C. Rich neck-through construction for great tone and massive sustain, 25-1/2" scale length, Floyd Rose Original tremolo bridge, and a single EMG 81 pickup.

The Floyd Rose Tremolo System is used by more professionals throughout the world than any other. No copy can duplicate the patented double-locking design of the Floyd Rose Tremolo System that allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge. The Floyd Rose Tremolo System is engineered like no other tremolo system. Its high quality steel parts are manufactured to exacting specifications.

The EMG-81 bridge pickup is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you're playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there's a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you're looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.

This B.C. Rich body styles employs a beveled edge around the shape. In many ways bevels on a top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the instrument more of a three dimensional look. Some of the B.C. Rich top bevels are extreme and wide while others are subtle and narrow. The shape of the JRV Icon is accented by painting the bevels with a blood red trim.

Other appointments on this awesome shredder include C neck shape, 24 frets, 1-11/16" nut width, 12" radius, and a gloss finish.

Case sold separately.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about B.C. Rich JRV Icon Electric Guitar Black Red Ebony Fretboard.

Build quality

  • Some owners find B.C. Rich guitars like the 90s Korean models to have excellent sustain and neck-through construction, contrasting with issues in recent low-end models.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Specific ergonomic issues noted include awkward output jack placement on Warlocks, making seated playing uncomfortable.

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Features and functionality

  • Users appreciate the ease of palm muting and pitch harmonics on some B.C. Rich models due to the design of the picking area.

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  • The Epiphone Prophecy V is noted for its thin neck and satin finish, suitable for players seeking a sleek, fast-playing experience.

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  • The Kerry King Dean V features EMG pickups and a red X fret inlay, appealing to players into heavy styles while offering a thinner satin neck similar to Ibanez Wizard necks.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners recommend relocating strap buttons to improve balance and reduce neck dive, especially on Mockingbird models.

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User experience

  • A 2012 JRV 7 Trans purple model was praised for exceptional playability, but availability is limited as it's discontinued.

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  • The 1997 Epiphone 67 V from the Samick factory is highlighted as one of the best playing and sounding guitars, despite mixed reviews from some YouTube critics.

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Comparisons

  • Recent models are compared to LTD and Schecter guitars, with owners noting similar build quality due to shared manufacturing facilities in Korea.

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  • The Dean King V is praised for a balanced feel due to its large headstock, contrasting with Jackson's thinner necks.

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  • The Schecter Evil Twin series is considered higher quality than similarly priced Jacksons, according to owners who have tried multiple guitars.

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Use cases and applications

  • The B.C. Rich Warlock is noted for its thick neck, likened to a Gibson in feel, though tone opinions vary.

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See how John Stuart "Rage" Dixon uses B.C. Rich JRV Icon Electric Guitar Black Red Ebony Fretboard

John Stuart "Rage" Dixon

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At the Bloodstock Festival, John Stuart "Rage" Dixon is pictured using the B.C. Rich JRV Icon Electric Guitar in Black with a Red Ebony Fretboard.

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