New (to me) 360v64, Modding It
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:23 am
Hi there. I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this.
I recently bought a 360v64 from 1997. It's a fantastic guitar as is, but I'm keen on making a few changes to it. It's equipped with the high-output toasters -- I've already purchased a pair of the vintage spec ones. I've also purchased an Accent Vibrato unit from Winfield Music.
Here are my questions:
I really love the sound of the '60s Ricks that I've played (and also heard on record). It's my understanding that the .0047 cap on the bridge pickup is essential to getting the sound right. I purchased a cap from Pick of the Ricks. However they have two options: 80 volt and 400 volts. I purchased the 80 volt one hoping that that's the correct one, but I really have no idea. So, which one is it?
My other question is this: I live in Los Angeles. I'm planning on taking the guitar to my normal tech to do these mods. He's an excellent tech, and since these are all very minor tweaks, I think all should be good. But Rickenbackers are different enough beasts that, going forward, I'm wondering if anybody knows of a Rick specialist in the general Southern California area.
Thank you!
I recently bought a 360v64 from 1997. It's a fantastic guitar as is, but I'm keen on making a few changes to it. It's equipped with the high-output toasters -- I've already purchased a pair of the vintage spec ones. I've also purchased an Accent Vibrato unit from Winfield Music.
Here are my questions:
I really love the sound of the '60s Ricks that I've played (and also heard on record). It's my understanding that the .0047 cap on the bridge pickup is essential to getting the sound right. I purchased a cap from Pick of the Ricks. However they have two options: 80 volt and 400 volts. I purchased the 80 volt one hoping that that's the correct one, but I really have no idea. So, which one is it?
My other question is this: I live in Los Angeles. I'm planning on taking the guitar to my normal tech to do these mods. He's an excellent tech, and since these are all very minor tweaks, I think all should be good. But Rickenbackers are different enough beasts that, going forward, I'm wondering if anybody knows of a Rick specialist in the general Southern California area.
Thank you!