BC Rich ASM Zoltan Bathory Signature, Maple

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Now, B.C. Rich proudly introduces this Zoltan Bathory Signature ASM model guitars. It reflects Zoltan's specific technical requirements and keen design aesthetics. From the 25-1/2-inch scale length and Floyd Rose Original Tremolo systems to the "Standing Lion" inlay and Neck-Through construction, each of these new models will go a long way to bring out the best in any player.

As guitarist, songwriter and a founder of Five Finger Death Punch, Zoltan Bathory has taken the Metal community by storm. His intense playing and the group's meteoric rise to popularity are astounding. But in reality, the band has worked hard to develop a following, spending more than two years on the road performing with many of the world's biggest bands. Through it all, Zoltan has relied on his B.C. Rich guitars to deliver the aggressive tone, playability and dependability required for continual use on the road and in the studio.

Neck-Through Construction

B.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in Neck Through construction. They utilize it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high end guitars. This construction starts with premium North American maple or Mahogany and runs from the tip of the headstock to the end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows us to cut away more of the body and neck at the neck joint which provides comfort that no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all of our top of the line B.C. Rich models.

Rockfield Pickups - Mafia

    Bridge Pickups:

BC Rich guitars called and asked Rockfield, "We like the turbo series but can you do them with a ceramic magnet also?" they replied, "That's a great Idea! Sure we can, but you have got to use them in everything!" (Rockfield didn't win that battle but it was worth a shot) The use of a ceramic magnet gives any pickup extra power due to the increased magnetic field that they provide. This feature makes the mafia pickups produce a hotter and thicker tone that's really aggressive and full. The increased low end and thick mids and in your face highs is what rock and roll was built on! Balanced and full of sustain this pickup is a great representation of its namesake, a truly intimidating killer.

    Neck Pickups:

We wanted to make sure the neck version of the mafia pickup was just as full sounding as the bridge position. We wanted to do this without taking away from what we had already accomplished. So we again we went into the wood shed and made very minor modifications to the overall design and design concept of this pickup. When we came out we were confident that the Mafia neck pickup had that punchy bold tone with the same aggressive characteristics as the bridge version. A tad brighter with a little less output really takes this pickup into the smooth and warm realm of the tonal spectrum. All while maintaining that balanced bite and in your face aggressive tone that the mafia is known for!

Deep Arched Top

A deep arched top is used on several B.C. Rich models. The deep arch is achieved by increasing the body center by approximately 5/8" and then gently sloping the arch toward the side of the instrument and leveling out just as the slope reaches the edge. A deep arch top when applied to a B.C. Rich shape gives an air of elegance and sophistication. Many of the B.C. Rich Handcrafted instruments are requested with a deep arch top style. This year B.C. Rich is offering more deep arch tops in their production models in a variety of shapes and colors.

Features/Specifications:

Body & Bridge:

• Construction: Neck Though
• Body: Mahogany
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Series Tremolo
• Colour: Maple

• Neck: Maple
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Fretboard: Maple
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Scale: 25.5"

• Pickups: Rockfield Mafia (chrome covers)
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 push-pull tone for coil tapping, 1 three way toggle