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Bernardo Chavez Rico (born October 13, 1941 – December 3, 1999) was an American luthier specializing in guitars. Known as Bernie Rico Sr. or simply B.C., Rico was born in East Los Angeles, California. Working with his father, Rico began his career building Flamenco, Classical guitars, banjos, and ukuleles in the 1950s.
May 16, 2014 · When Bernardo Chavez Rico started working in his father’s East Los Angeles guitar shop in the mid-1950s, he specialized in flamenco guitars. Eventually he branched out into repairing and building steel-string acoustics and banjos as folk music gained popularity in the '60s.
Learn how Bernardo Chavez Rico, a Flamenco and Classical guitarist, created his first electric guitar in 1969 and launched B.C. Rich Guitars. Discover the iconic models of B.C. Rich, such as the Mockingbird, the Bich, and the Warlock, and their impact on rock and metal music.
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B.C. Rich is an American brand of acoustic and electric guitars and bass guitars founded by Bernardo Chavez Rico in 1969. History. The company started making electric guitars in the 1970s. In the following decade B.C. Rich gained a broad exposure with the popularity of heavy metal and has often been linked to that music scene.
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Learn about the history and evolution of B.C. Rich guitars, from the flamenco and classical influences of Bernie Rico to the metal and shred styles of his son Bernie Jr. See photos and stories of the iconic instruments and players who used them.
Sep 18, 2009 · The Final Mojo The 40th Anniversary Eagle was inspired by the renowned designs and construction techniques worked out by Bernie Rico decades ago, and it is a fitting tribute to the man who helped pioneer a movement in the industry. The solid construction, smooth fit and finish and massive array of tones are all useful and unique, but the ...
Bernardo Chavez Rico (born October 13, 1941 – December 3, 1999) was an American luthier specializing in guitars. Known as Bernie Rico Sr. or simply B.C., Rico was born in East Los Angeles, California. Working with his father, Rico began his career building Flamenco, Classical guitars, banjos, and ukuleles in the 1950s.
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