BC Rich Bich Quilt Maple 1986 Pearlescent Cherry Burst

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The BC Rich Bich is one of the company's most iconic designs, and this mid-’80s example captures the spirit of the era perfectly—flashy, powerful, and built for players who want a guitar that commands attention both visually and sonically.

This example is in excellent condition with full frets and just a few small dings.  It set up perfectly with killer, low action. It’s a true statement piece that represents an important chapter in electric guitar history.

The original warranty card is in the original case.  This one is a complete package!

The quilt maple top adds snap and clarity to the voice, while the overall construction delivers tight lows, aggressive mids, and cutting highs that excel for hard rock, metal, and high-gain lead work. Single notes sing with sustain, harmonics jump out easily, and chords stay defined even under heavy distortion. The neck is fast and comfortable, encouraging fluid lead playing and precise rhythm work, and the guitar responds well to pick attack and volume changes for expressive control despite its high-output nature.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

“BC Rich Bich guitars are pure ’80s rock machines.” – The Gear Page
“Endless sustain and great upper fret access.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for big riffs and screaming leads.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Iconic shape with serious tone.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Built for stage presence and high-gain performance.” – TDPRI

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SPECS:

• Color: Pearlescent Cherry Burst
• Weight: 8lbs 4oz
  
• Body: Quilted Maple
  
• Neck: Maple
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
  
• Inlays: Pearl Clouds
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 24
  
• Nut: Original Locking
  
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 24.75"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .815"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: 1.10"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 38-3/4"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-1/2"
• String gauge: 9-46
• Hardware Color: Black, Chrome
  
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: DiMarzio
• Pickup Reading: Active
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: DiMarzio
• Pickup Reading: Active
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original Kahler Trem
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: Many switches... Full Active Electronics.
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

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