Daisy Berkowitz (born Scott Putesky) was an original member of the pioneering metal band Marilyn Manson, and their principal guitarist during the band’s early years. Berkowitz played guitar on and composed much of the band’s debut album, Portrait of an American Family. The talented guitarist recorded a handful of songs on Manson’s second studio album, the critically adored Antichrist Superstar, although friction within the band caused Berkowitz to leave before the album was completed. Berkowitz personally owned and played the visually stunning B.C. Rich Warlock “Silver Haze” electric guitar offered in this lot.

This B.C. Rich Warlock guitar features a wood body with a metallic silver and red finish. Two silver dials and a black switch are located on the body of this guitar. The underside and sides of the body have a cherry finish. The cherry finish is missing and chipped in some places due to intentional fire damage by Berkowitz, who later refinished the guitar as a part of his "Purple Haze" series of guitars. This B.C. Rich Warlock is number two in the set of five custom-burnt guitars. A (peeling slightly) Jimi Hendrix stamp is applied to the side of the body. The head of this Warlock guitar is wood with a black finish and “B.C. Rich Bronze Series” printed in white. Berkowitz used this guitar as a part of his "Track Race" events, and recorded some of his final unfinished tracks with this instrument. This guitar is a fantastic relic from one of metal’s most iconic figures. This item is accompanied by a LOA from Scott Putesky's father. 

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