Class Axe era BC Rich

[RR_YJMFAN]

I know absolutely nothing about BCR and was wondering if any one could tell me if this is a good deal or not. I got a line on a Class Ax era Gunslinger for $750 and was wondering how they compare to USA Jackons.

[Accept2]

I've heard that Class Ass did in fact make some good guitars. Unfortunately good wouldnt be a word I would use to describe the one I had. You may want to inspect it thoroughly before grabbing it. I had an Eagle, it looked really great, and had great hardware. The secret to its crappyness though was when you looked at the back of the headstock and saw how they built it................

[RR_YJMFAN]

The secret to its crappyness though was when you looked at the back of the headstock and saw how they built it................

What do you mean?

I can't really inspect it because it's not local. An online dealer has it.

[Johnnyryche]

I'm no expert on gunslingers but for that price it better be in mint shape, with a graphic and hard shell case. Can you tell us some more details like the serial #, color/graphic, condition, maple or rosewood fingerboard, reverse headstock, etc? And some pics would be nice too. I'm sure a few others will be stopping in soon to add their thoughts.

[Accept2]

I got mine through a dealer as well. The headstock was about 4 pieces of wood glued together in an abnormal way. Its like they were using up scrap wood to make the neck............

[RR_YJMFAN]

This is the one I'm looking at. I don't have any other info on it other than what's on the web site.

http://www.jcguitars.com/bcli1.JPG

[chrisolson]

Overpriced - and he's had it forever. He bought most of mine years back, and I bought them back (some of them anyway) for double what he paid me. I guess that's his business though, and once they are his, he can do whatever the heck he wants. That's his choice as a businessman. I don't really deal with him much at all anymore, but I don't really buy guitar stuff much anymore either.

Have you talked to Justin about it? It may not even be around anymore. Since he opened his store, his website has been pretty idle. With that said, a "true" Gunslinger will have a reverse headstock. Most of them have maple necks too. I've had a bunch of them. 2 of the guitars I bought back from him had the necks switched out on them, so you can draw your own conclusions there. He is a very honest guy though, and very up front with everything. I doubt that guitar is all original though. Personally, I wouldn't pay more than $500 for a ClassAxe 'Slinger, because ALOT of the vibe/mojo of the originals was lost. The necks don't compare to the pre-CA guitars, which I put right up there with SD Charvels & Jacksons.

Good luck.

[RR_YJMFAN]

Thanks Chris. No I haven't talked to him yet, I thought I would try to get some feedback on the guitar first to see if it was even worth looking into any further.

[Lorne]

Nice paint,but too expensive IMHO

[zeegler]

Much too expensive.

[Razor]

Way too expensive. If you want a Gunslinger then keep an eye on evilBay, they show up fairly often.

[Psh511]

http://cgi.ebay.com/BC-Rich-Gunsling...QQcmdZViewItemthere are two on ebay right now...neither completly origianl...but starting bid is way lower than 750....http://cgi.ebay.com/BC-Rich-Gunsling...QQcmdZViewItem


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[superduty01]

That black one looks really nice. I always liked the one Spike from DRI played in the video for Acid Rain.

[RR_YJMFAN]

Yeah I saw those two on ebay. I was looking at the one at JC's because I liked the graphic.

[5074charvel]

Thers´s a member here - Sanctuary - who´s into BCR´s. You might PM him.