B.C. Rich Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin Review

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Overall Rating 2.75

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Features 2.25

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Quality 3.38

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Reliability / Value 2.5

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Binding: Multi-ply  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.69''  
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B.C. Rich's Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin is fairly good guitar. Not a brilliant one, but Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin will serve you until you decide it's time to go for a bit more expensive guitar. You will not go wrong if you go ahead with Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin.

Some say that the average is golden, and maybe that is true for B.C. Rich's Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin as well. There are musicians who would like to see more features on Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin, but B.C. Rich felt that Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin provides enough features for a given price and the market that B.C. Rich aims for. Perhaps there are better equipped guitars then this one, but Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin will deliver what it's built for.

If you try playing Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin after an average guitar, it becomes obvious that this B.C. Rich deserves to be proud of making it sound so beautifully. It delivers great tone when plugged in to most amps and, versatile as it is, it will allow you to find your own tone that you will be proud of as well. B.C. Rich's Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin is surely a world class sounding instrument.

Though it could be better, action of B.C. Rich's Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin is not that bad at all. It may go out of tune when mistreated, but it's easily tuned back in no time. You won't be let down while playing Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin's neck. Guitar does feel a bit cheaper, but it will last you a long time, if you handle it with care that each instrument should be getting anyhow.

Some might say that B.C. Rich didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel Exotic Classic Deluxe Assassin might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.