New Warlock with FR Speedloader

[Swillmaster]

Got a good deal (I think) on a new Warlock off of evilBay. So far, I don't see why the trem gets so much bad press. (Other than the strings are expensive) I downloaded the instructions and took the strings off and put 'em back on... pretty easy. It arrived in tune/intonated and the action is just to my liking. Fit and finish is top notch, no bum frets or discrepancies otherwise. (these are Made In Korea BTW) The quilt top is so-so but no big deal. The dealer shipped it in a BCR gig bag that wasn't mentioned in the auction, so that was a nice bonus. I picked up a set of 11-52s to see how the trem handles some lower tuning. (Strings are $8.99 via MF)
Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

Nice. I wonder if these trems will ever take off like the original.

[bsteff666]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

Looks nice.......but that's just too weird having no tuning pegs on the headstock.

[Budman68]

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Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]



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<font color="aqua">Well yeah, I guess so! It's beautiful, I really have to do something in that blue! </font>

[hippietim]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

I keep thinking about one of these.

I think they're great myself. I've always liked the Warlock and Mockingbird shapes too.

Congrats O' Master of Swill!

[guitarsjb]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

That color is awesome, but I can't get used to no tuning pegs..I know..it's kinda dumb, but it bugs me. Other than that..that is one killer looking axe. Congrats.

[RR05xx]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

That is a very nice looking guitar. I personally think that the trem is crap (but I like Kahlers so what do I know!). My cousin just returned a "Beast" in red just like that because he could not adjust to the trem (he is a Floyd man going back more than a few years).

It is very attrative though. Good luck with it.

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

I've heard that B.C. Rich has apparently really beefed up the quality of the NJ Series recently... how correct is that? Looks like a pretty nice guitar. How much did you end up paying for it?

[Swillmaster]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

$295 with shipping.
Mahogany body/maple neck/ebony board.
My thought is that some have trouble adjusting the trem, it is way different than the OFR.

[Venomboy]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

The BCR NJ's supposedly have always been pretty decent. It's those bronze and platinums you have to watch out for.

[pedalGEEK]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

What is different about that trem? It looks in the pics fairly similar to an OFR.

[zeegler]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

The headstock looks bizarre without tuners, but I'll bet it balances better.

[Swillmaster]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

Other than the string loading being different, tuning is set by a set screw in the "nose" of each saddle. There is also a trem stop screw in the trem cavity effectively blocking the trem from pulling up. Intonation is still the same.
If time permits, I'll be changing strings today and trying some drop tuning.

[quiksilver]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

Looks great. I like the idea of the Speedloader, along with most other advances (e.g., Buzz Feiten tuning, Stephens Extended Cutaway, Ibanez' piezo-equipped locking trems, etc.). Hope it is successful. I think that "Widow" headstock looks good without tuners, too. Still getting used to a Jackson headstock without 'em.

[Budman68]

Re: New Warlock with FR Speedloader

<font color="aqua">Hey Brian, I just noticed something. You didn't take this pic in your usual "picture location". I always thought your guitars looked so nice against that background- [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] </font>