B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature V Generation 2

I exchange my CORT vx4X against this thing and I do not regret. BC RICH for this price it has a lot of interesting features ...

Features:
_corps == mahogany
_manche maple bolt ==
_touche == 24 frets Ebony
_micros == 2X BDSM active
_chevalet == x-hybrid KAHLER tremolo
_mécaniques == mechanical BC RICH
_controles == 2X volume, 1 tone

ERGONOMICS
Well it's a V, comfort is not optimal. In addition, it is larger than a flying v "classic". So it will take some time to adapt to the game but sitting upright, because it takes up space.
At the handle is nice. I like this kind of round and handle end. It is a little bigger than my LTD. Access to acute is great (the same time it is a V). The heel does not feel, despite the fact that he look imposing. In terms of the key that slides alone: ​​ebony thank you! The only real downside is its weight. the mahogany it's still heavy. A good strap solve this problem, but if you are used to Ibanez guitars and other featherweight, it will make you a shock.

SOUND QUALITY:
This is where the view will be a little spice ... The BDSM pickups are not bad (certainly less than their passive cousins) but not outrageous either. It's no big identity is happening everywhere. In fact it looks like a lot of EMG. Probably because of the active preamp. We had to sustain, harmonics come out easily. In terms of versatility, it really is not their strong point. It's crunch all the time, there is no real clean. Or you really put the gain to 0. This is really a guitar made for metal, and not for anything else.

KAHLER
Yes I am a paragraph dedicated to KAHLER because he deserves it. This is for me the best tremolo that I used, and I've used a lot (different pro edge of Ibanez, vintage tremolo, PINK FLOYD special of LTD and JACKSON, PINK FLOYD original ,. ..) .dropoff window The system is just great: the strings "slide" on bearing bridges, not all the trem block that moves. Optimiale which guarantee stability. And also to make it move like a nag. It is made for that, do not be afraid to shake the rod! I also find that it is much more flexible than FLOYD, you can have more variations. And then the fact that you can switch it to just fixed mode by turning a small screw, it makes a monster versatility. In addition, the settings are so quick and easy ... In short, this tremolo is pure happiness.

GENERAL NOTICE:
In conclusion, I would say that BC RICH really not bad qualities (woods, tremolo) and a look that must be assumed. But there are some "mistakes" as the microphones to be corrected at home to make it a perfect guitar. It is a bit of an exception because at this price (about 500 € new) has not as good at guitar BC RICH.

That is my first Bc Rich, I knew the brand for trying to form some nice guitars but the equipment and versatility was not always with return.
But this guitar seemed to have a good V guitar a bit special in my arsenal of guitars.

Solid mahogany guitar
Active pickups Bc Rich BRCA
Kahler Hybrid tremolo X
Mechanical Bc Rich
Asian manufacturing
Channel 24 cases
Medium jumbo frets
Ebony
Maple neck
Home graphik kerry king

UTILIZATION

The first impression when you have the guitar is its weight (6.5 pounds!) Has the use of solid mahogany but oddly do not feel is really on the back that from 20 minutes of play or more.
The guitar is very well balanced, the handle is very comfortable and the back of the neck finish is quite nice and let slip the palm of the hand.
Access to acute is fabulous (of the form).
The finish is very correct, the s chart is realized not much difference at this point with the handcrafted style.
The pickups are pretty cool BRCA compared EMG has held it as well but the problem is they crunchent a bit even in its clear what can not with EMG.
Kahler vibrato when he does go out of tune has almost no fixed mode but in floating mode after a dozen large Divebomb guitar goes out of tune but hey not much more than Floyd.
The handle is a motorway he slips easily under the fingers.


SOUNDS

I play mostly metal and the guitar is perfect for her.
Sound in disto is very correct, its clear the sound is warm with the neck pickup but a little crunch, solo sound is excellent!
I play with a Boss DS-1 amp Peavey vypyr lamps with simulated sound is really nice but I think on a Marshall class 5 the result will be even better.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the guitar for 2.3 days before I played on a custom Peavey PXD tomnb.
I tried many before that the Bc Rich and is the best jai tried from the beginning.
The V-shape, neck and equipment are assets for this guitar but the decor and the weight will not be able to please everyone.
The price / quality ratio is unbeatable when it has!