B.C. Rich Mockingbird
| B.C. Rich Mockingbird | |
|---|---|
|
Slash playing a B.C. Rich Mockingbird | |
| Manufacturer | B.C. Rich |
| Period | 1976 - present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Neck Through |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany / Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Locking tremolo / Fixed |
| Pickup(s) | H-H |
| Colors available | |
| (varies with sub-model) | |
The B.C. Rich Mockingbird is a classic guitar and bass design by B.C. Rich, designed around 1976. There have been several variations on the Mockingbird model. As of 2009, the current models include Pro X, Masterpiece, Special, Special X, Exotic Classic, ST and Heritage Classic (Bass).[1]
Origins and history
The Mockingbird model was designed by B.C. Rich in around 1976.[2]
The September 2010 issue of Guitar World ranked the Mockingbird as "the coolest guitar of all time", ahead of guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster.[3]
Mockingbird users
- Dick Wagner one of the first to use the Mockingbird
- Eric Melvin
- Steve Hunter
- Nils Lofgren
- Chuck Schuldiner
- Josh Homme
- Mieszko Talarczyk of Nasum
- Jake Pitts
- Jarrko Aaltonen of Korpiklaani
- Kerry King of Slayer
- Slash[4]
- Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium[5]
- Rick Derringer
- John Konesky
- Craw Clark
- hide of X Japan[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Welcome to BC Rich Guitars
- ↑ "History of B.C. Rich".
- ↑ Guitar World, September 2010
- ↑ "Slash paradise: Slash's guitars". Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ "Trivium: Paolo Gregoletto". Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ "hide Birthday Party 2013".
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