I've had bc rich basses and guitars for about 20+ years on and off. I love them.
I'd second the Nj series recommendation though.
If pointy things are your bag, then the dean offerings might be worth considering. I have an nt demonator and an nt razorback. They do tend to have some of the same problems ( neck dive etc...) as the bc rich, but are easier to find and check out. I have a couple of the metal man range which sound great in a mix.