shred_head are you a fucking fucked up retard or something STOP FUCKING BRINGING UP 3 YEAR OLD THREADS YOU COCK SUCKING ORANGATANG

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I couldn't have said it better..

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I own the Platinum Pro Warlock with a floyd rose trem...

Even though it is a cheaper version of the guitar, $500, it still sounds really good...

The looks are killer and the stock BDSM Humbuckers really ain't that bad. I get an amazing tone with them when using D'addario Strings through a Marshall Amp...

Haha!

i wouldnt recomend getting a new bc rich, quite frankly they are extremely overpriced ($1000 for a guitar thats made in korea, liscensed floyd and shit pickups - fuck that)

get a 90s or 80s japanese or usa bc rich

the japanese are fucking sick and hugely better made than the koreans,
obviously get a usa one if you can........

as for shape, there is nothing different about the beast to the warlock except that it is total overkill and as someone said it is for posers.

bc rich dont suck, but their new korean made guitars do.

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You can buy mine if you want.

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I own both a Bronze Warlock which I dont play anymore and an NJ Beast which I love!! For you who said that the beast looks like it was drawn by a 5th grader, it was actually designed by Brian Hoffman (ex-Deicide). I own a BC Rich and in NO way do i think im rebellious like one of you fucktards inferred about bc rich owners.

to the original thread starter:

the difference between the warlock and beast is obviously the shape, play both and decide for yourself which is better, more comfortable, etc... Personally I think the beast is much more comfortable, i have a Dimarzio X2N in the bridge and a Dimarzio PAF Pro in the neck, sounds awesome. i'll post pics of my guitar in that other thread pretty soon in cae y'all wanna see it.

PS bc rich's dont have to be altered to soud good, look around and actually play one, not a bronze one though, a lot of people bitch about bc rich but they probably only have played the bronze series. play a good one and then bitch about it

EDIT: i dont think bc rich guitars are over done, if you look around there are other guitars that are far crazier looking. check out neal moser's guitars. For those of you who like that plain look, the strat body is fine for you, but some like the absract look of bc rich guitars and other guitars like 'em. we all have different opinions, stop bitching.

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heres the only answer you need. even though its been answered many times. if you get a crap one its gonna be crap. more money the better instrument with those. if you get a cheap one you sohuld invest in new pickups and maybe a bridge.
but id get the virgin!

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exactly.

I actually love the Licenced floyd on my NJ Warlock. A new bridge pikcup and it's great. Although when the time comes for a refret, I'll get jumbo frets put in, the current ones are a little small.

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They are killer looking guitars, id just swap out the pickups if i had one, their stock pickups are pretty lame

Shouldnt this thread be closed since this topic relates to the "I need help buying a new guitar" thread?

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as long as it's a platinum you should buy it

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I dont think that thread was around 3 years ago when this thread was made

i meant these days when this thread was being used

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I can't speak on the newer models, but if you can find an older model ( mine is an 1984 NJ Warlock) buy it. Low action, good tone, just switch out the stock pickups and you're golden. I put an Invader in the bridge and it's a dream.

Actually platinums aren't too great, but if you get them cheap(200$ ish) you still got some spare cash to upgrade(pickups, tuners, etc.).

The year and model of production will make HUUUUUUUUUUUGE difference on the build quality. I had an NJ Ironbird from 2000 with a NJ Warlock's neck and though it sustained ok, the playability was pretty lame, neck was bulky as fuck, not to mention the quality of the wood was laughable. And stock BC rich pickups will sound like absolute gobshit no matter what you do, you might as well take a paperclip and coil it around a refrigerator bar-shaped magnet and toss it in your guitar.

But now I have a new NJ Ironbird, apparently older than my previous one. Has an uber-thin neck, Ibanez-style all-access-neck-joint. Nice looking cosmo black hardware, EXCELLENT playability upon setup, and the crappy corroded licensed trem it has will be replaced with an OFR in a matter of weeks. It doesn't hurt to add that it has an EMG 81/85(installed by previous owner and came with a case, got it all for 350$ in nearly immaculate condition. This guitar is CERTAINLY not all about the looks, it has the playability and solid construction to back it up. Unfortunately this can't be said for most of the more recently made import BCR's.

If you want good BCR's, shop around for 80's models or heavily upgraded more recent models. Or of course USA made BCR's, if you've got the cash. But for more money efficient and easier to find instruments you'd best go buy something from Washburn, Ibanez, used Jacksons, etc.

I fucking love my Ironbird. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

and the pics don't do it justice, it's way better than in those pics. I'm selling the EMG pups btw, going passive on this axe.

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I do think it depends heavily on the individual guitar. It all seems pretty hit and miss with BCR.

Although it must be said, if you buy into the cheaper ranges (Bronze, Platinum), you know it's going to miss...

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Getcha a Warlock...Im telling you man, Getcha a Warlock!!!!

Not only is it the Sexiest guitar I've ever seen, along with the Jackson RX10D, but its also very versatile...You can play it comfortable between the legs, side legged, and standing up...Its PHENOMENAL!!!!


But thats just my opinion...


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But Dude, Getcha a Warlock!!!

BUY A FUCKEN BANJO THOSE ARE THE GREASET THINGS TO SOLO ON.

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No...the noob that bumped this thread after THREE years to toss in a one line answer needs to get deleted.