2001 B.C. Rich “Japan Monster” Warlock Trans Purple Set Neck w/ EMG
Up for sale, a 2001 B.C. Rich “Japan Monster” Warlock in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare guitar was crafted as part of B.C. Rich’s “Japan Monster” series, a premium line designed exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, featuring top-notch components including EMG pickups, a Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, and a curly maple top highlighted by a gloss Trans Purple finish. Notably rare among the various Japanese-made B.C. Rich series, sparingly few Japan Monster Warlocks were ever produced.
This Warlock features mahogany set-neck construction, ensuring plenty of natural midrange warmth and sustain. The pair of EMG 81 pickups utilize ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, designed for optimal note detail, enhanced high end cut, and fluid sustain, engineered so that lead work will slice through even the densest mix with an aggressive snarl. This Japan Monster Warlock weighs 7lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium D, measuring .850” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24 fret, 12” radius, diamond inlay at 12th fret
-Frets: Jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Headstock: Flame maple veneer
-Tuners: Gotoh SG381
-Serialization: “JM Made in Japan,” inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Curly maple, mahogany
-Pickups: EMG 81 x2, “JA” stickers on baseplates translate to 2000
-Harness: Pickups powered by 9V battery
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Trans Purple finish has some small finish chips along the perimeter, buckle rash across the bass side of the back, and a few small dings on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a couple shallow nicks.
A Japanese-made Gig Bag-brand premium faux leather padded gigbag is included.
This Warlock features mahogany set-neck construction, ensuring plenty of natural midrange warmth and sustain. The pair of EMG 81 pickups utilize ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, designed for optimal note detail, enhanced high end cut, and fluid sustain, engineered so that lead work will slice through even the densest mix with an aggressive snarl. This Japan Monster Warlock weighs 7lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium D, measuring .850” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24 fret, 12” radius, diamond inlay at 12th fret
-Frets: Jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Headstock: Flame maple veneer
-Tuners: Gotoh SG381
-Serialization: “JM Made in Japan,” inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Curly maple, mahogany
-Pickups: EMG 81 x2, “JA” stickers on baseplates translate to 2000
-Harness: Pickups powered by 9V battery
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Trans Purple finish has some small finish chips along the perimeter, buckle rash across the bass side of the back, and a few small dings on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a couple shallow nicks.
A Japanese-made Gig Bag-brand premium faux leather padded gigbag is included.
$595.00
Original: $1,699.99
-65%2001 B.C. Rich “Japan Monster” Warlock Trans Purple Set Neck w/ EMG—
$1,699.99
$595.00
Description
Up for sale, a 2001 B.C. Rich “Japan Monster” Warlock in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare guitar was crafted as part of B.C. Rich’s “Japan Monster” series, a premium line designed exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, featuring top-notch components including EMG pickups, a Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, and a curly maple top highlighted by a gloss Trans Purple finish. Notably rare among the various Japanese-made B.C. Rich series, sparingly few Japan Monster Warlocks were ever produced.
This Warlock features mahogany set-neck construction, ensuring plenty of natural midrange warmth and sustain. The pair of EMG 81 pickups utilize ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, designed for optimal note detail, enhanced high end cut, and fluid sustain, engineered so that lead work will slice through even the densest mix with an aggressive snarl. This Japan Monster Warlock weighs 7lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium D, measuring .850” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24 fret, 12” radius, diamond inlay at 12th fret
-Frets: Jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Headstock: Flame maple veneer
-Tuners: Gotoh SG381
-Serialization: “JM Made in Japan,” inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Curly maple, mahogany
-Pickups: EMG 81 x2, “JA” stickers on baseplates translate to 2000
-Harness: Pickups powered by 9V battery
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Trans Purple finish has some small finish chips along the perimeter, buckle rash across the bass side of the back, and a few small dings on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a couple shallow nicks.
A Japanese-made Gig Bag-brand premium faux leather padded gigbag is included.
This Warlock features mahogany set-neck construction, ensuring plenty of natural midrange warmth and sustain. The pair of EMG 81 pickups utilize ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, designed for optimal note detail, enhanced high end cut, and fluid sustain, engineered so that lead work will slice through even the densest mix with an aggressive snarl. This Japan Monster Warlock weighs 7lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium D, measuring .850” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24 fret, 12” radius, diamond inlay at 12th fret
-Frets: Jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Headstock: Flame maple veneer
-Tuners: Gotoh SG381
-Serialization: “JM Made in Japan,” inked
Body Specs:
-Wood: Curly maple, mahogany
-Pickups: EMG 81 x2, “JA” stickers on baseplates translate to 2000
-Harness: Pickups powered by 9V battery
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Schaller 455 wraparound tune-o-matic bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Trans Purple finish has some small finish chips along the perimeter, buckle rash across the bass side of the back, and a few small dings on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean save for a couple shallow nicks.
A Japanese-made Gig Bag-brand premium faux leather padded gigbag is included.
