7-string mockingbird?

aaronbagby · 02-29-2012, 10:22 PM

I just found a 7-string Mockingbird in a local pawn shop tagged at $599 US, and talked them down to $325. I haven't been able to find any info about the guitar on the internet, and even e-mailing BC Rich hasn't resulted in any info. I'm hoping to find out when/where it was made, what kind of pickups are in it, any specifics I can find. I'm sure it's nothing too special, but I'd never seen a Mock 7 and just had to have it. It looks great, and feels decent enough. If nothing else, it feels like a solid guitar I'm going to turn into a radical workhorse. Any info you may know is appreciated!

brynotherhino · 02-29-2012, 10:29 PM

Thats pretty slick dude!

aaronbagby · 02-29-2012, 10:36 PM

yeah i really like it. just hoping to find out a little more about it, and no one seems to have any info!

brynotherhino · 02-29-2012, 10:38 PM

Sorry man, I am a fan of Mocks but I dont know a darn thing about them haha.

DslDwg · 02-29-2012, 10:43 PM

Ask here - there are guys on this site all knowing about everything BC Rich.

BC Rich Players - An Online Community and Gallery Showcase

I'm no expert but the Headstock might suggest CS.

aaronbagby · 02-29-2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DslDwg

Ask here - there are guys on this site all knowing about everything BC Rich.

BC Rich Players - An Online Community and Gallery Showcase

I'm no expert but the Headstock might suggest CS.

thanks man! just made a thread there. here is the link if you're curious to know anymore.

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charlieshreds · 02-29-2012, 11:21 PM

I could be completely wrong but I thought B.C Rich just started making 7 string birds this year.
I could be wrong so dont take my opinion to heart just seems like it could be a really good fake or the real thing i dunno.
Either way good luck!

DslDwg · 02-29-2012, 11:28 PM

There were some pictures of a white 7 string mock posted on BC Rich's Facebook page - however I don't remember seeing anything in the NAMM pictures and nothing in the new catalog.

They are taking suggestions for a ltd model based on Facebook subscribers input right now. A bunch of us put sevenstring models up and they did mention that there would be more new sevenstring models later this year.

TMM · 02-29-2012, 11:36 PM

I had a 7-string Mockingbird a few years ago, and it was years old at that point, so they didn't just start making them. Mine was USA, and had the pointy headstock, though, was totally black, had ebony board & diamond inlays, etc, etc, so totally different. This looks like a 7-string version of the nicer overseas 6-string MB they have... the R logo is throwing me off, though, because I thought they only had that on USA CS guitars.

cardinal · 03-01-2012, 12:00 AM

Interesting guitar, to say the least. Where's the serial number? At the end of the fret board? What are the first two numbers?

HeHasTheJazzHands · 03-01-2012, 12:07 AM

I'm gonna have to agree on it possibly being a custom. The "R" supports that claim, IMO.

aaronbagby · 03-01-2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardinal

Interesting guitar, to say the least. Where's the serial number? At the end of the fret board? What are the first two numbers?

there's no serial number printed. there's sticker residue on the back of the headstock that seems like it couldve been a serial, but idk. i'm lost at this point. if it's a fake, it feels like some real work went into it. the guitar is heavy in all the right ways, and feels generally solid

Seventary · 03-01-2012, 01:52 AM

Looks good. Always liked the Mockingbird shape.

thrashcomics · 03-01-2012, 03:05 AM

i also always thought the r meant cs or at least usa

UnderTheSign · 03-01-2012, 03:43 AM

I see Lorne is already on to it on the BCR BB so you'll get your answer, heh.

jarnozz · 03-01-2012, 04:22 AM

looks great! but good luck with reaching the 20/24th fret xD for me those must be easy accessible

Goatchrist · 03-01-2012, 04:28 AM

Man, I wish something like this would happen to me!

Congrats, what a steal!

aleXander · 03-01-2012, 08:17 AM

I dont know anything about this man but if i were you I'd pick it up immediately... its classy as hell. Even if it is a fake it's a damn good one.

aaronbagby · 03-01-2012, 08:38 AM

yeah i picked it up the day i saw it. glad to see the surprised responses. i knew i couldn't be the only guy who'd never seen one.

DslDwg · 03-01-2012, 08:44 AM

I'm not much of a Mock guy - more of a Warlock fan but that is a very nice looking guitar. If BC made something like that today I'd buy it in a second. Love to have that set of features on a Warlock just not going to pay $5000 to get it.

Shawn · 03-01-2012, 09:05 AM

Nice score!

Rev2010 · 03-01-2012, 09:06 AM

Highly doubt it's a custom. I've seen many BC Rich production Mockingbirds with the single R logo. Even MusicFarm has one with a quick search:

The Music Farm - BC Rich Neil Boshart Signature Mockingbird Koa Guitar

Congrats on the find man!! $325 is a major steal. Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? Something about it looks a little suspicious, I see the upper fret access is a bit limited judging by where the frets meet the cut away.

Rev.

DslDwg · 03-01-2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev2010

Highly doubt it's a custom. I've seen many BC Rich production Mockingbirds with the single R logo. Even MusicFarm has one with a quick search:

The Music Farm - BC Rich Neil Boshart Signature Mockingbird Koa Guitar

Congrats on the find man!! $325 is a major steal. Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? Something about it looks a little suspicious, I see the upper fret access is a bit limited judging by where the frets meet the cut away.

Rev.

I'm not saying BC never made imports with the "R" on the headstock. But the guitar you are describing is a new model and BC Rich has been doing it on Sig Models starting in 2011. See Smyth's Sig - Joey's Sig etc.

aaronbagby · 03-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev2010

Highly doubt it's a custom. I've seen many BC Rich production Mockingbirds with the single R logo. Even MusicFarm has one with a quick search:

The Music Farm - BC Rich Neil Boshart Signature Mockingbird Koa Guitar

Congrats on the find man!! $325 is a major steal. Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? Something about it looks a little suspicious, I see the upper fret access is a bit limited judging by where the frets meet the cut away.

Rev.

thanks man.

Rev2010 · 03-01-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DslDwg

I'm not saying BC never made imports with the "R" on the headstock. But the guitar you are describing is a new model and BC Rich has been doing it on Sig Models starting in 2011. See Smyth's Sig - Joey's Sig etc.

Right, but there is no serial number engraved under the last fret. Judging from the latest pics it appears almost certain IMO that it is a chinese fake. I have never seen BC Rich not have a serial listed somewhere nor ever use that type of heel. However, I am no expert, just a long time BC Rich user.

Rev.

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02-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
aaronbagby ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 32 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	7-string mockingbird? I just found a 7-string Mockingbird in a local pawn shop tagged at $599 US, and talked them down to $325. I haven't been able to find any info about the guitar on the internet, and even e-mailing BC Rich hasn't resulted in any info. I'm hoping to find out when/where it was made, what kind of pickups are in it, any specifics I can find. I'm sure it's nothing too special, but I'd never seen a Mock 7 and just had to have it. It looks great, and feels decent enough. If nothing else, it feels like a solid guitar I'm going to turn into a radical workhorse. Any info you may know is appreciated! Shawn and rekab like this.

02-29-2012, 11:36 PM	#9
TMM UUDDLRLRBAStart Join Date: May 2006 Location: NH, USA Posts: 4,290 Thanked: 85 Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I had a 7-string Mockingbird a few years ago, and it was years old at that point, so they didn't just start making them. Mine was USA, and had the pointy headstock, though, was totally black, had ebony board & diamond inlays, etc, etc, so totally different. This looks like a 7-string version of the nicer overseas 6-string MB they have... the R logo is throwing me off, though, because I thought they only had that on USA CS guitars. thrashcomics likes this. Oni 8 ISP Decimator <-- TC NDR-1 Nova Drive <-- VHT GP3 / AMT SS-30 Bulava <-- Two-Notes PI-101 WoS <-- Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP <-- Starr Labs Mini-Z <-- Apple MBP 15 <-- Two-Notes PI-101 WoS Demo THEMAMMONMACHINE

03-01-2012, 12:07 AM	#11
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,788 Thanked: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm gonna have to agree on it possibly being a custom. The "R" supports that claim, IMO. thrashcomics likes this.

03-01-2012, 01:52 AM	#13
Seventary Norwegian metalhead Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Drammen. Norway Posts: 380 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks good. Always liked the Mockingbird shape. Check out my band: www.myspace.com/profaniametal

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02-29-2012, 10:29 PM	#2
brynotherhino Reformed Redneck Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 540 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thats pretty slick dude!

02-29-2012, 10:36 PM	#3
aaronbagby ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 32 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i really like it. just hoping to find out a little more about it, and no one seems to have any info!

02-29-2012, 10:38 PM	#4
brynotherhino Reformed Redneck Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 540 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Sorry man, I am a fan of Mocks but I dont know a darn thing about them haha.

02-29-2012, 10:43 PM	#5
DslDwg SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 445 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ask here - there are guys on this site all knowing about everything BC Rich. BC Rich Players - An Online Community and Gallery Showcase I'm no expert but the Headstock might suggest CS.

02-29-2012, 11:21 PM	#7
charlieshreds SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 176 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I could be completely wrong but I thought B.C Rich just started making 7 string birds this year. I could be wrong so dont take my opinion to heart just seems like it could be a really good fake or the real thing i dunno. Either way good luck!

02-29-2012, 11:28 PM	#8
DslDwg SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 445 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There were some pictures of a white 7 string mock posted on BC Rich's Facebook page - however I don't remember seeing anything in the NAMM pictures and nothing in the new catalog. They are taking suggestions for a ltd model based on Facebook subscribers input right now. A bunch of us put sevenstring models up and they did mention that there would be more new sevenstring models later this year.

03-01-2012, 12:00 AM	#10
cardinal SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 614 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Interesting guitar, to say the least. Where's the serial number? At the end of the fret board? What are the first two numbers?

03-01-2012, 03:05 AM	#14
thrashcomics Guitar Center Mngmnt Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AUSTIN tx Posts: 656 Thanked: 20 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i also always thought the r meant cs or at least usa This is me, I work at Guitar Center Ibanez RG550 (89 Desert Sun Yellow)(Blackouts AHB1 set) BBE Green Screamer(modded) Boss HM2 Heavy Metal MXR 10 Band MXR SmartGate Marshall JCM 800 2203(Brown Eye Mod) Mesa Rectifier 412OS

03-01-2012, 03:43 AM	#15
UnderTheSign SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast, The Netherlands Posts: 1,417 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I see Lorne is already on to it on the BCR BB so you'll get your answer, heh.

03-01-2012, 04:22 AM	#16
jarnozz Let´s Get Wasted! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: maasbracht, netherlands Posts: 733 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	looks great! but good luck with reaching the 20/24th fret xD for me those must be easy accessible heaven's closed, hell's sold out. So I walk on the earth.

03-01-2012, 04:28 AM	#17
Goatchrist Jebus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baden, CH Posts: 1,640 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man, I wish something like this would happen to me! Congrats, what a steal! You must unlearn what you have learned.

03-01-2012, 08:17 AM	#18
aleXander BlackByPopularDemand Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 942 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I dont know anything about this man but if i were you I'd pick it up immediately... its classy as hell. Even if it is a fake it's a damn good one. Check out my new band ClockWork Debut track will be out soon! ClockWork Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ClockWork/183811201665419

03-01-2012, 08:38 AM	#19
aaronbagby ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 32 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i picked it up the day i saw it. glad to see the surprised responses. i knew i couldn't be the only guy who'd never seen one.

03-01-2012, 08:44 AM	#20
DslDwg SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 445 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not much of a Mock guy - more of a Warlock fan but that is a very nice looking guitar. If BC made something like that today I'd buy it in a second. Love to have that set of features on a Warlock just not going to pay $5000 to get it.

03-01-2012, 09:05 AM	#21
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 24,506 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Nice score! My Guitar Videos

03-01-2012, 09:06 AM	#22
Rev2010 SS Contributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,205 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Highly doubt it's a custom. I've seen many BC Rich production Mockingbirds with the single R logo. Even MusicFarm has one with a quick search: The Music Farm - BC Rich Neil Boshart Signature Mockingbird Koa Guitar Congrats on the find man!! $325 is a major steal. Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? Something about it looks a little suspicious, I see the upper fret access is a bit limited judging by where the frets meet the cut away. Rev.

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