{"product_id":"nemesis-b-c-rich-warlock-body-art-collection-maggot-man-2003-coffin-case","title":"Nemesis! - B.C. Rich Warlock Body Art Collection Maggot Man (2003) + Coffin Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Nemesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.C. Rich Warlock | 2003 Body Art Collection | Maggot Man by Skate The Planet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdoption Fee: £695 — Including Coffin Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars are designed to be elegant, understated and perfectly at home in polite company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNemesis is not one of those guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from 2003, this wonderfully outrageous B.C. Rich Warlock belongs to the distinctive Body Art Collection, featuring the gloriously gruesome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaggot Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artwork by Skate The Planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a surviving piece of early-2000s guitar history, from a time when B.C. Rich were already producing some of the most aggressive instrument designs imaginable and apparently decided that what they really needed was a little more horror.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is something rather extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNemesis features the unmistakable Warlock silhouette, with its dramatic points and sweeping contours finished in a smoky grey. Across the body sprawls the striking Maggot Man illustration, rendered in ghostly blue-green tones that contrast beautifully with the darker background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork has an almost three-dimensional quality, giving the impression that something particularly unpleasant is attempting to escape from the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re rather hoping it doesn’t succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of B.C. Rich’s limited-period Body Art Collection, the Maggot Man design dates to February 2003. These distinctive graphic instruments capture a particularly memorable period in the company’s history, and surviving examples are an appealing prospect for collectors and enthusiasts of early-2000s metal guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the extraordinary artwork, Nemesis is a thoroughly capable six-string electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis bolt-on maple neck carries a 24-fret fingerboard decorated with distinctive diamond-shaped inlays, while the unmistakable B.C. Rich Widow headstock completes the wonderfully aggressive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of B.C. Rich humbuckers provides the thick, powerful tones you’d expect from an instrument of this character, with a three-way pickup selector and volume and tone controls offering a straightforward, versatile arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis fixed bridge and string-through-body construction provide a practical, reliable alternative to a floating tremolo, making him an excellent choice for players who prefer to spend their time making music rather than negotiating with tremolo springs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and Restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNemesis has had just one owner from new, and his condition reflects the care he has received over more than two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Maggot Man artwork remains beautifully preserved, and the guitar presents exceptionally well for its age. There is a very small chip to one of the headstock points, which we mention for complete transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with every Stray, Nemesis has received our comprehensive workshop treatment, including fret levelling, crowning and polishing, electronics cleaning and a full professional setup. His action and intonation have been carefully adjusted to ensure he’s ready for his next chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coffin Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs if the guitar itself weren’t theatrical enough, Nemesis comes complete with a magnificent coffin-shaped hard case, lined with deep red plush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s an extraordinary companion to the Warlock’s dramatic silhouette, providing both protection and a wonderfully fitting presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, a guitar covered in skeletal artwork and named Nemesis was hardly going to arrive in something sensible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Very Special Stray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Nemesis particularly appealing is the combination of his unusual artwork, one-owner history, excellent overall condition and accompanying Coffin Case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s an unmistakable example of B.C. 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