Monday, May 11, 2009

Quick Report: The Kerry King Beast V

Was at Davis today to try out some new BC Riches, the above Beast V was one of them. Here's a quickie:
  • QC: Great for the money, especially for an entry-level unit like this. Expect some finish stains at the neck/ headstock area, the test model had some at the nut's flip side.
  • Playability: Neck profile is grab-friendly, nothing shred inducing. the Beast cutaways make this V-type guitar the most playable in a sitting down position. Default action isn't exactly immaculate.
  • Tone: Despite being basswood, the guitar is rather hefty. The default tone is bass inclined which isn't appealing if one is looking for some clarity under lots of drive/ distortion especially from the neck humbucker, nevermind the BSDM models which the manufacturer touted to be above-average. Great guitar to get if you peddle bass notes.

BC Rich The Kerry King Beast V

  • List: $380
  • Availability: Davis GMC

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

heyy. im from brunei. just wanna ask how much is the kerry king beast v with floyd rose? ill be going to singapore this 8th sept =) by the way i love your blog