The new BC Rich Mk3 Villain is a modern twist on a classic body style. Available in translucent black or red finish, the highly flamed Maple veneer and unique body carve with full neck access is perfect for long sets…
Fast necks mean searing riffs, and the Mk3 Villain bolt-on series delivers in spades. The BC Rich Mk3 Villain features a Basswood body with a flamed Maple veneer top, 25.5″ scale length bolt-on Hard Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard. The pickups are BC Rich High-Output Humbuckers. Satin finished Maple Necks with Diamond inlaid rosewood fretboards make these comfortable, body hugging guitars, a shredders delight.
This year, the BC Rich range are divided into 3 major groups: Group 1- Mk1/ Mk3 Group 2- Mk5/ Mk7 Group 3- Mk9/ Mk11. Group 1 instruments represent the manufacturer’s starter models. Group 2 instruments are mid-tier offerings while Group 3 models are top of the line selections.
- Body Style: Villain
- Body Wood: Basswood
- Body Top: Flamed Synthetic Maple Veneer
- Neck Joint: Bolt-On
- Neck Material: Hard Maple
- Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 13.75” (350 mm)
- Number of Frets: 24
- Nut Width: 1.65″ / (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Diamond
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Pickups: High Output Humbucker (Neck & Bridge)
- Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Position Selector
- Bridge: B.C. Rich Double Locking Tremolo
- Tuning Machine: Die Cast
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Colors: Transparent Black Cherry, Transparent Black
