B.C. Rich ASM 1 Review

B.C. Rich ASM 1 options:

ASM1PBK

Pearl Black

ASM1WHT

White

ASM1RD

Metallic Red

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Overall Rating 4.8

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Features 4.5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.69''  
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  • Tuners: Die-cast  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

B.C. Rich's ASM 1 is well worth your time and money, because it will give you great playing experience. It's both comfortable to play, and sounds great. You should have no doubts that this guitar will perform great 'cause it will. A job well done.

This guitar is fitted with all the features you could possibly wish for, for a playing style that goes with this kind of instrument. Carefully chosen features leave no guitar player's desire unfulfilled, which makes B.C. Rich's ASM 1 an extremely well featured guitar with which you'll be thoroughly pleased. Highest grades for ASM 1's features!

This beauty has virtually no flaws. B.C. Rich surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. ASM 1 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

ASM 1 is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. B.C. Rich did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!