When Kerry King picks up his axe, this is one of the distinctive B.C. Rich weapons he reaches for. The hand painted graphics are a highlight of this unique guitar. A tribal pattern inspired by Kerry's own tattoos overlays realistic leaping flames that extend over the sides of this Speed V. As with all B.C. Rich Handcrafted Signature Shop guitars, all the goods are specified by the artist, which means that all the equipment that assists Kerry in creating his signature tone is present: EMG 81/85 active pickups, PA2 pre amp, and a Kahler 2315 Tremolo. If you must play the closest thing to what Kerry King plays, this Speed V is for you.

B.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in Neck Through construction. They utilize it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high end guitars. This construction starts with a long piece (or pieces) of premium North American maple. That piece runs from the tip of the headstock to the strap button on the opposite end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows us to cut away more of the body and neck at the neck joint which provides comfort that no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all of our top of the line B.C. Rich models.

EMG introduces the EMG-KFK Kerry King (Slayer) signature model for 2005. The combination of the EMG-81 and EMG-85 along with the PA2 (20db gain booster) delivers maximum distortion for Kerry and Slayer's bone crushing tones. This is his exact configuration used for live and studio action.

Package Includes: EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect™ cables (2), 25k split shaft volume/tone (standard) controls (2), screws & springs.

Most of B.C. Rich body styles employ a beveled edge around the shape. In many ways bevels on a top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the instrument more of a three dimensional look. Some of the B.C. Rich top bevels are extreme and wide while others are subtle and narrow. Occasionally the shape of the instrument is accented by painting the bevels a contrasting color.

Construction: Neck-through
Body wood: Maple
Top style: Beveled
Tuners: Grover Super Rotomatics

Fretboard: Ebony
Frets: 24 jumbo
Scale: 24 5/8"

Bridge: Kahler 2315 Tremolo
Pickups: EMG 81/85, PA2 Pre Amp

Colors: Generation 2 Tribal over Flames