The B.C. Rich Mockingbird is an electric guitar, currently around $229.99. Close alternatives include the Dean ML "Dean From Hell" and the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002. It pairs well with the Peavey Decade Too and the PRS HX 100 Head.
B.C. Rich Mockingbird
Unknown brand · electric guitar
The B.C. Rich Mockingbird is an angular offset-body electric guitar delivering thick tone with excellent sustain. Its dual humbucker pickups and distinctive aesthetic make it suitable for rock and metal applications. The Mockingbird remains iconic for its bold design and tone.
- versatile tone
- thick
- studio
- sustain
- playability
- hard rock
- whammy
- rich
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the B.C. Rich Mockingbird is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Thrash Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the B.C. Rich Mockingbird
Peavey Decade Too
Peavey
23% matchPeavey Decade Too leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
21% matchWhere this leans warm, PRS HX 100 Head answers back bright
Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar
amplifier
20% matchFender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss Waza-Air after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Egnater VN-412A answers back bright
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchLaney Richter's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchPRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)'s bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the B.C. Rich Mockingbird
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread Galileo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
19% matchWhere this leans warm, Catalinbread RAH answers back bright
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition answers back bright
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchRun Fuzzrocious Baxtabber after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Hornby Skewes Treble Booster
pedal
tonal matchHornby Skewes Treble Booster's bright balances out the warm tone
Ibanez Jemini
Ibanez
tonal matchIbanez Jemini's bright balances out the warm tone
Boutique & premium upgrades
Gibson ES-335
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Jackson King V
Jackson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson SG Standard
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
Fender
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar
electric guitar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Dean ML "Dean From Hell"
Dean
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Tiger
Esp
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez S470
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez THBB10
Ibanez
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Höfner Club 50
electric guitar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the B.C. Rich Mockingbird?+
The closest matches in character are the Dean ML "Dean From Hell", the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002, the ESP Tiger. Boutique upgrades: Gibson ES-335, Jackson King V, Gibson SG Standard.
What pairs well with the B.C. Rich Mockingbird?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Decade Too, PRS HX 100 Head, Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar — Peavey Decade Too leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.
How much does the B.C. Rich Mockingbird cost?+
Around $229.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).