I have always had a lot of love for the B.C. Rich Ironbird. I usually don't like "metal" guitars but this one has always caught my attention. I have had a google and it looks like nobody is doing a kit of this..... What are the chances?
I have always had a lot of love for the B.C. Rich Ironbird. I usually don't like "metal" guitars but this one has always caught my attention. I have had a google and it looks like nobody is doing a kit of this..... What are the chances?
It looks pretty good tiltbell. PBG have the BC-1 which is someways similar, but this is still very unique to it's own style and would be a cool addition.
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
Hi Tiltbell,
I doubt Adam will add another BC style guitar to the range as there are so many different metal guitar shapes. You could email Adam about a custom order or modify the BC-1 kit although the shape is quite a bit different and headstock nothing like the Ironbird.
Otherwise maybe search for other kit guitar suppliers around the world I'm sure someone would have a similar shaped kit.
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
I reckon you could hack an EX style guitar into a shape similar to that.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
My thoughts too Fretty.Originally Posted by Fretworn
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Please consider making an ironbird guitar and/or bass kit! Yes, that is a popular and yet rare body shape. The design could be greatly improved from what BC Rich made. Their Ironbird guitar was a shorter Gibson Les Paul scale, 24 fret 6 string guitar. You guys should release an improved longer Fender 24.5" scale 7 string ironbird!
How about a 5 string 35" scale Ironbird bass? I know a lot of players who want an ironbird bass but can't afford one as they're no longer made.. They're rare, and the ones you find are expensive and vintage.
You could even mod the body a little to make it more unique. I can't believe nobody makes an ironbird kit!
Last edited by MusicStudent1; 26-01-2017 at 10:30 AM.
I think the challenge is that Pitbull already have somewhere over 60 odd kits - that number climbs to over 100 with the lefties. There are only so many kits that they can run with given there are minimum order numbers for each type of kit.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Asolutely. That is understandable from a business standpoint. I am happy that Pit Bull Guitars makes instruments you can't get anywhere else like the 5 string explorer-type basses, basses styled after the Gibson ES-275, etc.
However....you'd be taking it to the next level if you did an Ironbird or Frehley Washburn kit!!!!!!
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