KKV

Infobox Guitar model|title=B.C. Rich Signature KKV


manufacturer=B.C. Rich
period=
bodytype=Flying V
bridge=Kahler Hybrid
necktype=Neck Thru
woodbody=Maple
woodneck=Hard Canadian Maple
woodfingerboard=Ebony
pickups=EMG-81 and EMG-85
colors= black with white tribal designInfobox Guitar model|title=B.C. Rich KKV
manufacturer=B.C. Rich
period=
bodytype=Flying V
bridge=Kahler Hybrid
necktype=Bolt On
woodbody=Basswood
woodneck=Maple
woodfingerboard=Rosewood
pickups=BC Rich EMG-HZ
colors= black with white tribal design

The "KKV" (Kerry King V) is an electric guitar designed by Kerry King of Slayer for B.C. Rich guitars. Its shape was heavily influenced by the Gibson Flying V, hence the "V" in the name.

B.C. Rich also offers a more expensive signature version that is exactly like King's and a cheaper tremolo-less Metal Master version.

The same person who designed this guitar, designed Kerry's tribal tattoos.

Non-BC Rich Versions

The KKV has not always been exclusive to BC Rich. The guitar was briefy made by ESP Guitars when BC Rich closed down their handmade department during a period in the 90s. When the company changed hands and reopened it's custom shop, King returned to BC Rich. This model featured a George Lynch headstock and was finished in black and black with a red swirl. During some point, King decorated the guitar with numerous stickers. This guitar was used along with the tribal BC Rich KKV during the filming of the music video of Bloodline from the album God Hates Us All during scenes where blood covered the band.

Features

*Basswood body (Signature has a Canadian Maple Body)
*Gloss Black w/KKV Tribals (shaded tribals on the signature)
*Hard Maple Neck
*Bolt on Construction (Neck thru on signature)
*Rosewood Fingerboard (King's signature is Ebony)
*Widow Headstock (Signature has tribal designs on the headstock)
*25.5" Scale (Signature is 24.75" Scale)
*KKV Inlay on the 12th fret (Tribal inlays on the signature version)
*Black Hardware
*BC Rich BDSM Humbuckers (Kerry's Signature guitar has the EMG Active Pickups with 20db gain boost)
*Kahler Hybrid Tremolo