Epiphone 1985 BC Rich Bich copy

[BULLITT 0]

I own this guitar since 1985, it was offered to me. I would like to learn more about this model. Thank you in advance. Sory for my bad english cause I'm french

[Bender 4 Life 324]

Pro FX copy w/an epi neck?

[rct 1,667]

Looks vaguely Aria-ish. It also could be a Rico with an Epi neck on it. Odd indeed.

 

rct

[vomer 70]

Found another one, looks like it is a real Epi. Never seen one before. This from google, I'll see if I can find any more info. That strat-type bridge with the horrible square corners and the 70's style chunky cast saddles looks exactly like one which was on an early 80's Hondo Flying V I had, same round string trees as well.

 

[vomer 70]

Here's Hondo's version, same guitar different headstock shape? So it looks as if Bullitt's Epiphone is probably early-mid 80's Korean, made in the same factory that made Hondo.

 

[vomer 70]

Apart from a couple of mentions on google from people who have owned them, I can't find anything else. Nothing on youtube or harmonycentral, haven't looked any further. Apparently these are set neck, so that probably rules out the neck swap theories. And active electronics. Can you confirm, Bullitt?

[BULLITT 0]

Apart from a couple of mentions on google from people who have owned them, I can't find anything else. Nothing on youtube or harmonycentral, haven't looked any further. Apparently these are set neck, so that probably rules out the neck swap theories. And active electronics. Can you confirm, Bullitt?

HI and thank for your help . Yes for the electronic active . i think it"s only a preamp with hi gain

[Guitar God 68]

Odd. I know Epiphone made some Fender copies, but I have never seen an Epiphone B.C. Rich copy. Interesting.

[bloozeguy 1]

Odd. I know Epiphone made some Fender copies, but I have never seen an Epiphone B.C. Rich copy. Interesting.

Greatgawdamighty, don't give 'em any ideas!

[Bender 4 Life 324]

Greatgawdamighty, don't give 'em any ideas!

 

why?

 

i'd LOVE an Epi copy of George Kooymans'(Golden Earring) old Pro FX.

[Shonita & Los Gatos 0]

I own this guitar since 1985, it was offered to me. I would like to learn more about this model. Thank you in advance. Sory for my bad english cause I'm french

 

 

I don't know if it's real or not, but it's really cool does it sound as good as it looks? Can you give us an mp3? :)

[RobinTheHood 578]

Yes, this is a real Epiphone! I have known about these guitars for quite a few years, but have never found info on them. I see them crop up every so often, but I still dont know the name of them. They are similar in construction, hardare & electronics to the Model 1140 Flying-V and the early S-Series models all from around 1984-1985. Yours is the first one I've seen in white. I've seen black and metallic red before, but not white.

 

Your best bet is to contact Epiphone customer service and ask if they have any info on this model.

[BULLITT 0]

I don't know if it's real or not, but it's really cool does it sound as good as it looks? Can you give us an mp3? :)

HI if you want to hear it I send you a link , I'm only amateur and not a real musician !!!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/481889361831755/

[BULLITT 0]

Hondo made guitar for Epiphone in 80's ? Hondo Formula 1 Series H785 B/BR . Strange !!!!!! Hondo made for Epiphone?

[vomer 70]

I think the link is that the Korean firm Samick made guitars for both.

 

Edit to add: Hondo and Samick have pages on Wikipedia with more information.