Release the Beast of Bass!
B.C. Rich’s reputation as the premier purveyor of razor-sharp sonic weapons is indisputable, but its commitment to ensuring the low-lend lovers of the world don’t miss out on the fun has always set them a cut above the rest. Enter the Widow. While this Legacy-series bass guitar’s arachnid aesthetics have occasionally been used for electric guitars, it’s one of the few silhouettes from B.C. Rich to enjoy almost-exclusive deployment as a battle-ready bass. The Widow is outfitted with the necessary appointments to plunder the furthest depths of the spectrum, from its 24-fret, onyx-black, ebony fingerboard to its mahogany body and no-heel maple neck. Its pair of P-style humbuckers and 2-band EQ are both active, joined by a comprehensive array of tone-crafting tools to dial in diverse, thundering lows with excellent articulation, much to the delight of Sweetwater’s barons of bass.
Optimized for rich, articulate tones
Luthiers at B.C. Rich have long honed the art of balancing aural aesthetics with optimal construction, sparing no effort with this Widow Legacy bass. Its tonal offering is anchored in a sonorous mahogany body, known for its harmonic-rich mids, dynamic range, and balance throughout the spectrum. The maple neck imparts a brightness to your tone bolstered by its naturally fantastic note separation. Up top, an ebony fingerboard introduces nigh-endless sustain with resounding clarity and articulation, remaining tight and present in every register.
Punishing pickups and superior sound shaping
Premier tonewood selections are the foundation of this metal-minded bass, but they won’t take you far without the right electronics. Thankfully, B.C. Rich has this Widow wired to whip up a brutal array of booming riffs. A pair of active BDSM P-style pickups serve scorching sonics with unrelenting clarity along the fretboard. Superlative circuitry comprises an active 2-band EQ and a 4-point tone-crafting control center: two knobs for volume, one for bass, and one for treble. The result? A versatile machine with tones as flexible as they are menacing.
High-octane sonics from neck to knave
When you’ve got a decorated history like B.C. Rich, you pick up some tricks along the way. This Widow’s neck-through construction includes the company’s “No Heel” design, engineered for uncompromising access to all 24 frets of its 34-inch scale. A 12-inch fingerboard radius and slick “C”-shaped neck profile pair for a premium blend of speed and comfort that will have any player feeling at home and inspired. Grover Bass Rotomatic tuning machines are accompanied by a Graph Tech nut, while an adjustable-stop bridge bookends the strings down below. Did we mention it has locking saddles? Taken together, you can rest assured that your buzz-free tones stay in tune, no matter how much of a beating this bass can bare.
B.C. Rich Widow 4 Legacy Bass Guitar Features:
- Iconic Widow silhouette delivers classic B.C. Rich aesthetics in a bass-optimized profile
- Mahogany body enriches tones with blooming harmonics and sonorous overtones
- Maple neck supplements your sonics with brightness and warmth for spectrum-spanning clarity
- Ebony fingerboard means serious sustain with fantastic note separation for unimpeded riffage in every register
- 12-inch fingerboard radius and 34-inch scale provide ample room for performance across 24 Jumbo frets
- “No Heel” design and slick neck profile masterfully meld speed and comfort to accommodate most playstyles without impeding upper-fret access
- Active BDSM P-style humbuckers make for menacing, articulate tones with an unrelenting presence
- Premium electronics include 2 volume controls, a bass knob, and a treble knob, alongside an active 2-band EQ for versatile tone crafting
- Graph Tech nut, Grover Bass Rotomatic tuning machines, and a locking saddle-equipped bridge ensure buzz-free tones that reliably stay in tune
