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Description

Unleash your inner rock star with the B.C. Rich Warlock Widow, a solid body electric guitar that commands attention with its striking design and ferocious tone. Known for its aggressive body shape and edgy character, this guitar is a staple for musicians who are serious about making an impression on stage. Whether you're shredding high-octane solos or laying down heavy riffs, the Warlock Widow is engineered to deliver.

Equipped with high-output humbucker pickups, this guitar produces a bold and powerful sound that's perfect for rock and metal genres. The bolt-on neck construction provides the ideal balance of flexibility and sustain, allowing for smooth playability and dynamic expression. The Warlock Widow's rosewood fretboard offers a comfortable playing experience, while the 24 jumbo frets provide ample space for intricate fingerwork and fast-paced solos.

Designed for musicians who thrive on performance, the B.C. Rich Warlock Widow features a unique Widow headstock that complements its distinctive body shape. The fixed bridge ensures stable tuning, making it a reliable choice for both studio recording and live performances.

Key Features:

  • Solid body electric guitar with a distinctive Warlock shape
  • High-output humbucker pickups for powerful sound
  • Bolt-on neck construction for enhanced playability
  • Rosewood fretboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Unique Widow headstock design
  • Fixed bridge for stable tuning
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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 Warlock Widow.

Build quality

  • The pointy headstocks are prone to chipping and dings due to their shape, often resulting in finish loss.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Cosmetic cracks in the lacquer near controls can be left as is, or filled with putty, though repairs may worsen appearance.

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Comparisons

  • Two Precision pickups offer a powerful sound with versatile tonal options, distinct from other pickup configurations.

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this was a gift from a rich guy my dad knew and it was my first guitar, I like playing really pretty stuff on it bc its funny

danielmetchells

Mine's actually a late 80s/early 90s Platinum series...

...and it was my first "proper" guitar (if I exclude the Squier I learned on). Sadly it fell into disrepair over the years, although I recently put her back together and she really does play as well as I remember. Lovely low action, wide fretboard and easy access to all 24 frets: she is a shredder's delight! Now sadly, I won't be able to crack her out at the weddings I play (unless the couple who had Slayer as their first dance ask us to play an anniversary party), but from a sound perspective, she is more than versatile enough. Both humbuckers are coil-tapped, and so with a couple of tidy Duncans in there, I'm certain she'll definitely be studio-ready!

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DJENT

when i got the axe i was drunk and i djented on in next day hungover but still djenting on the thing now it has a bil lawrence in the bridge position and a couple wwe stickers

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Huuuuuummmmmmbuuuuccckkkerrrrr!!!!!!

This guitar is brilliant. Got it second hand for £99.99. The humbuckers are amazing and it sounds brilliant. I am going to restring it and maybe put a Floyd rose on it as well.

chuck_hughes_jr

I use 2

I have 2 different older B.C. Rich Warlocks. A red one with EMG pickups and a floyd rose, and A black one with the Standard pickups tuned down to 7 string tuning.

gijs_van_den_bungelaar

Headstock change

This one, only then with the normal headstock

mejachuaska

2001

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Artist usage

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See how Slash uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Slash

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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A B.C. Rich Warlock was one of the first Slash guitars as well which he used in his early days.

See how Dave Mustaine uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Dave Mustaine

Guitarist, Singer

Metallica

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Dave used this guitar at early period of Megadeth. It had a Kahler tremolo system and shark fin headstock.

See how Joey Jordison uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Joey Jordison

Guitarist, Drummer

Slipknot

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Verified via YouTube

This was used in videos like Nowhere by Murderdolls.

See how Nick Reinhart uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Nick Reinhart

Singer, Guitarist

Death Grips

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Verified via Photo

On the Tera Melos facebook photo post Nick writes "howdy strangers- wanted to give ya the inside scoop that i'll be playing guitar in Rob Crow's Goblin Cock on this tour that starts next week. i had to learn to play in some weird drop A alternate tuning while not really being able to see anything. gonna be super fun and special" He can be seen sporting a black cloak and full-face hood while holding a very cool looking B.C. Rich Warlock with Floyd Rose and Locking Nut.

See how Steve Terryberry uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Steve Terryberry

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "First Song I Ever Wrote," Steve Terreberry is shown using a B.C. Rich Warlock Widow, which he mentions was one of his first guitars used in recording his debut album with his initial band.

See how Takeshi Ohtani uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Takeshi Ohtani

Singer, Guitarist

Boris

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In the video titled "Boris 'HUGE' at Koenji High 20221218" on YouTube, Takeshi Ohtani is seen playing a B.C. Rich Warlock Widow guitar during the performance of the song "Huge" on December 18, 2022. This song is from their first album, "Amplifier Worship."

See how Lita Ford uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Lita Ford

Guitarist, Singer

The Runaways

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In this video Lita plays the Warlock

See how Teloch uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Teloch

Guitarist

Mayhem

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In a photo from a Gear Gods article, Teloch is shown with two B.C. Rich Warlock Widow guitars, highlighting his ownership of the instruments.

See how Oliver Tree uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Oliver Tree

Singer, Guitarist

Good Luck Have Fun

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Oliver Tree’s guitarist frequently plays a B.C. Rich Warlock Widow on stage, as shown in user-uploaded photos.

See how Brian Hoffman uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Brian Hoffman

Guitarist

Deicide

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Brian playing a B.C. Rich Warlock guitar with a Widow headstock live with Deicide (1998).

See how Micke Svanberg uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Micke Svanberg

Guitarist, Composer

Dark Funeral

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Micke Svanberg is shown playing a B.C. Rich Warlock Widow guitar in a photo from Skullsnbones.

See how Rune Eriksen uses B.C. Rich Warlock Widow

Rune Eriksen

Guitarist

Mayhem

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Verified via Photo

Rune Eriksen is pictured using a B.C. Rich Warlock Widow guitar in a Wikimedia Commons image, showcasing it as one of his regular instruments.

Album Usage

The B.C. Rich Warlock Widow has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

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