2015 BC Rich Mockingbird FR Ultra Mod - Clip 1 - Unboxing - Guitar is brand new??

I was looking for next inexpensive candidate for modification project, and discover this "used" Mockingbird guitar for sale on website of Music Go Round in Duluth, Minnesota for 239.99USD. In advertising photos, it appeared that protective plastic film remained on pickups, cavity covers, and truss rod covers. Serial number suggest it was 2015 model, so I looked at 2015 BC Rich catalog, which lead me to believe this is 2015 model Mockingbird FR, with retail price of 249.99USD. Curiosity got best of me...I purchased and crossed fingers. I open box, and find that it is in mint condition...aside from very minor scratches in finish from normal handling. Frets look like it has never even been played...not even normal corrosion. Aside from missing tremolo arm, everything is in perfect condition...and I would almost feel bad to strip off all components and replace them...but I will do this anyway...because that is what I do. 😂 In next episodes, I will assemble a new Floyd Rose Original tremolo from individual components (came with Floyd Rose "Special" installed...which is better than "licensed" version but still not as good as "Original" model in my opinion). I will also replace pickups with DiMarzio, most likely...something extreme in bridge position and vintage sound in neck position...just to make it interesting. New electronics will include CTS pots, Switchcraft toggle, Orange Drop cap, and Pure Tone jack (if it will fit in routing). New metal pickup rings, knobs, and maybe some Gotoh extra large strap buttons may be installed. I will also replace tuners with locking tuners. Yes, I know this is overkill with a locking tremolo, but it sure makes string changes and initial tuning a lot easier! This is a beautiful guitar, with translucent red finish...with matching finish on neck...very exciting to get start on project! 😈

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