BC Rich Extreme Series Mockingbird Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose in Matte Black

£1,499.00

The Mockingbird is one of BC Rich’s flagship electric guitars, designed all the way back in 1976! Made famous by the likes of Slash (Guns N’ Roses) and a multitude of metal artists, the gothic-inspired Mockingbird still looks modern and cutting-edge almost 50 years later. This particular model, from BC Rich’s Extreme Series, is a […]

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The Mockingbird is one of BC Rich’s flagship electric guitars, designed all the way back in 1976! Made famous by the likes of Slash (Guns N’ Roses) and a multitude of metal artists, the gothic-inspired Mockingbird still looks modern and cutting-edge almost 50 years later.

This particular model, from BC Rich’s Extreme Series, is a Mockingbird pushed to the absolute limit — sporting a wealth of contemporary features aimed at guitarists who seek premium performance and massive tone! Ultra-hot Fishman Fluence humbuckers, a recessed Floyd Rose tremolo, reliable Grover tuners, locking strap pins, and an elegant neck-through-body construction make this one of the most forward-thinking, kitted-out electric guitars that money can buy!

Key Features

  • Neck-Through-Body Construction — Yields piano-like sustain, with heel-less design and “Shredzilla” deep cut enabling effortless access to the highest frets.
  • Mahogany Body/Wings — A rich-sounding tonewood that adds deep lows and warm mid-range into the sonic mix.
  • 5-Piece Maple/Wenge Neck — Layered design ensures maximum strength, for incredible tuning stability. Features ‘Ultra Slim’ profile and slippery satin finish for ultra-fast playability.
  • Indian Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material, featuring a modern 14″ radius and 24 frets.
  • Extra Jumbo Frets — Large size offers a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
  • Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers — The go-to pickups for modern metal players! These active noise-free humbuckers deliver pure and musical tones, with the Alnico neck pickup perfect for full chords and fluid solos, and the Ceramic bridge humbucker optimised for aggressive rhythm playing.
  • Push/Pull Volume Knob Voice Selector — This versatile feature allows you to switch between passive-inspired and active pickup voicings, for a mix of old and new!
  • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking Tremolo — Dip and dive-bomb to your heart’s content without losing tune. Recessed design allows you to pull up on the bar to raise the pitch too, as well as create choatic “flutter” effects!
  • Locking Strap Pins — Prevent the guitar from coming loose from your strap. Essential for live performances!
  • Great For – Rock, Heavy Metal

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Mockingbird Extreme
  • Body Wood: Mahogany (Nyotah Palaquium)
  • Body Binding: Abalone

Neck

  • Neck Wood: 5-Piece Maple/Wenge
  • Neck Shape: “Shredzilla” Ultra Slim Countour
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Construction: “No Heel” Neck-Through-Body
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 14″
  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Inlays: “Extreme” Abalone at 12th Fret
  • Headstock: 6-In-Line Reversed with Abalone Binding
  • Nut: Floyd Rose Locking
  • Nut Width: 1.625″
  • Truss Rod: Dual Adjust

Hardware

  • Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking Tremolo
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic (18:1 Ratio)
  • Strap Pins: Locking
  • Strings: D’Addario NYXL 09-46
  • Hardware Colour: Black Chrome

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (Ceramic)
  • Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (Alnico)
  • Controls: Volume (with Push/Pull Voice Selector), 3-Way Pickup Toggle Switch and Push-Button Killswitch

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Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Floyd Rose

A Floyd Rose is a double-locking tremolo system designed to allow extreme pitch modulation while keeping the guitar in tune. By locking the strings at both the nut and the bridge, it prevents string slippage, making it possible to perform deep dive-bombs, pull-ups, and vibrato effects without the tuning instability associated with traditional tremolo systems.

Floyd Rose systems are most commonly found on rock and metal guitars, where aggressive tremolo use and precise tuning stability are essential. They offer a wide expressive range but require more setup and maintenance than fixed bridges, including string balancing and fine tuning at the bridge, making them best suited to players who actively use the tremolo rather than occasional vibrato.

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