BC Rich Legacy Series Widow 5 Bass Guitar in Black

£1,149.00

BC have impressed us with this New BC Rich Legacy Series Widow 5 Bass Guitar in Black in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The aggressive and angular BC Rich Widow bass, originally released in the ’80s, is one of the most extreme-looking musical instruments you can buy! This 5-string Widow delivers the depth and sustain you’d come to expect from a neck-through bass, equipped with punchy…

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BC have impressed us with this New BC Rich Legacy Series Widow 5 Bass Guitar in Black in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The aggressive and angular BC Rich Widow bass, originally released in the ’80s, is one of the most extreme-looking musical instruments you can buy! This 5-string Widow delivers the depth and sustain you’d come to expect from a neck-through bass, equipped with punchy P-style pickups and a 2-band EQ circuit that allows you to sculpt a variety of heavy sounds.

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.
  • Indian Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material, featuring a playable 12″ radius and 24 frets.
  • BC Rich P-Style Pickups — The P split-coil pickup is renowned for its warmth and incredible low-end “thump”, and with two installed in the Widow bass, you’ll be able to deliver the thunder!
  • BCR Active Tone Controls — Treble and bass tone knobs allow you to tailor your sound to perfection.
  • Great For – Rock, Heavy Metal

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Widow
  • Body Wood: Mahogany (Nyotah Palaquium)
  • Body Binding: White

Neck

  • Neck Wood: North American Maple
  • Neck Shape: “Shredzilla” Ultra Slim Countour
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Scale Length: 35″
  • Construction: “No Heel” Neck-Through-Body
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12″
  • Fret Size: Jumbo
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Headstock: Widow
  • Nut: Graph Tech
  • Nut Width: 1.77″
  • Truss Rod: Dual Adjust

Hardware

  • Bridge: Adjustable Stop with Locking Saddles
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Bass Rotomatic
  • Strings: D’Addario NYXL (45-130)
  • Hardware Colour: Black

Electronics

  • Pickups: BCR P-Style (Passive)
  • Controls: Volume (x2), Bass, Treble
  • Preamp System: BCR Active 2-Band EQ
  • Active EQ: Yes

Additional information

Weight 26 kg

Stuff About Bass Guitars

Bass guitars form the backbone of a band’s sound, sitting between rhythm and harmony to give music depth, weight, and movement. Available in electric and acoustic forms, they focus on delivering strong, controlled low frequencies while remaining clear and responsive to playing dynamics. Factors like scale length, string type, and pickup design all influence tone and feel, allowing bass guitars to suit a wide range of styles and techniques. Whether laying down solid grooves or exploring more melodic lines, a good bass guitar anchors the music and brings everything together.

Stuff About Electric Bass Guitars

Electric bass guitars provide the low-end foundation that supports rhythm, harmony, and groove within a band. Designed for clarity, punch, and control, they translate string vibration into a focused, amplified signal that locks in with drums and drives the music forward. Different scale lengths, pickup configurations, and electronics influence feel and tone, from deep, rounded lows to tight, articulate attack. Whether used for simple supportive lines or more expressive playing, electric bass guitars are essential for shaping the feel and energy of a track.

The Important stuff

Black — Black instruments and gear offer a timeless, understated look that fits almost any style of music or setup. Whether it’s a guitar, pedal or accessory, a black finish is often chosen for its clean appearance, practicality and stage-ready feel. If you prefer gear that looks focused, professional and never goes out of fashion, black options deliver a classic aesthetic with no distractions..

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