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by tom_b
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: RRF 20th Anniversary 2000-2020
Replies: 28
Views: 13875

Re: RRF 20th Anniversary 2000-2020

I didin't know I *needed* a Ric until I found this place.

I'm thankful for the efforts to keep the site up and running, and the useful (and polite) discourse here.
by tom_b
Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:21 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: 360/6 setup advice
Replies: 8
Views: 9340

Re: 360/6 setup advice

After playing it as it was for 3 yrs, I finally got the nut worked on this week. Much, much better now, 1st position chords no longer pull it out of tune. I was hesitant to let just anyone work on a Ric but in the end a nut is a nut. Looking back, it was definitely a good purchase for me, very satis...
by tom_b
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: 360/6 setup advice
Replies: 8
Views: 9340

Re: 360/6 setup advice

Just as an update, now that I've finished it plays beautifully, intonation and action are great. The nut is a tad high, not nearly as bad as I originally feared. I'll eventually get that worked on just to ease the pressure required for 1st and 2nd fret notes. It's an awkward balance trying to use li...
by tom_b
Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: 360/6 setup advice
Replies: 8
Views: 9340

Re: 360/6 setup advice

Thank you all for your very good advice. I decided to purchase it, a nice simple Mapleglo with a touch of birdseye, and am in the middle of setting it up. The guitar was clearanced at GC, a local Ric dealer, and their policy is not to allow returns on such items. Turns out they are having a "re...
by tom_b
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: 360/6 setup advice
Replies: 8
Views: 9340

360/6 setup advice

I have a 660/12 and have long been eyeing a 360. Recently I've run across a NOS (early 2014) 360/6 at a good price but have some setup concerns before I decide whether to buy. It has been in the store inventory a good while and quite honestly plays poorly which is I'm sure why it hasn't sold. The ac...
by tom_b
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Lets see your 660's or 620's
Replies: 237
Views: 24683

Re: Lets see your 660's or 620's

I like those TV knobs. One more ...
by tom_b
Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: How many bluebursts do you have?
Replies: 54
Views: 2617

Re: How many bluebursts do you have?

My one an only Ric. The character is a little more subtle in natural light (the flash accentuates it a bit). I'm happy with it.
by tom_b
Fri May 16, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Rickenbacker and EKO guitars ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1369

Re: Rickenbacker and EKO guitars ?

Thanks Peter. You are a gracious and generous host.
by tom_b
Thu May 15, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Rickenbacker and EKO guitars ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1369

Re: Rickenbacker and EKO guitars ?

I grew up playing my Dad's Ranger VI. It had pretty high action, was never overly loud, and my memory said it sounded ok. Years later (about 4 yrs ago), long after I learned to work on my own guitars, I ran across it again at his house. Shimmed the neck a bit (bolt on of course), adjusted the truss ...
by tom_b
Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:54 am
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Who's still waiting on a BBR?
Replies: 85
Views: 18585

Re: Who's still waiting on a BBR?

No longer waiting. After missing Santa in 05 and 06, he showed up a little early in 07.
by tom_b
Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Who's still waiting on a BBR?
Replies: 85
Views: 18585

Re: Who's still waiting on a BBR?

I see today that 660/12 BBRs are starting to ship.
by tom_b
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Who's still waiting on a BBR?
Replies: 85
Views: 18585

Still waiting on a 660/12.
by tom_b
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: Got Brand New 660/12 Today!
Replies: 41
Views: 1133

Some beautiful 660/12's and the first fireglo is very classy. Congratulations. I've been lurking here for quite some time and anxiously await a BBR (literally checking the shipping info every day). Have even seen one available on the web that is testing my patience. Although I really haven't seen a ...

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