http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/By ... tml#130942Is there an outboard compressor that sounds as good as the one in
the Roger McGuinn 370/12RM model 12-string?
I like the sound of the JangleBox.
What are the best strings and gauges to use on a Rickenbacker 12-string?
Pyramid Gold The Ultimate 12-String Set. Pure Nickel Flat Wire Wound Strings with Silver-Plated Plain Strings. Gauges are .010/.010 , .013/.013 , .010/.020w , .013/.030 , .020w/.035 . .030/.0465 $36.00 each. They are expensive, but these 12-String sets have the best sound and last many times longer than traditional strings.
McGuinns 12 string
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Re: McGuinns 12 string
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Re: McGuinns 12 string
Tube_Fan wrote:Is there an outboard compressor that sounds as good as the one in
the Roger McGuinn 370/12RM model 12-string?
I like the sound of the JangleBox.
What are the best strings and gauges to use on a Rickenbacker 12-string?
Pyramid Gold The Ultimate 12-String Set. Pure Nickel Flat Wire Wound Strings with Silver-Plated Plain Strings. Gauges are .010/.010 , .013/.013 , .010/.020w , .013/.030 , .020w/.035 . .030/.0465 $36.00 each. They are expensive, but these 12-String sets have the best sound and last many times longer than traditional strings.
http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/By ... tml#130942
A little confused by your post, but I surmise you were trying to quote people and answer some (very old) questions.
Yes, the JangleBox is super super SUPER close to the E1.
But those Pyramid strings,, god, no. I hear they've gotten less stiff in recent years, but the go-to seems to be TI Flats for NOT ruining your guitar's neck. A lot of people turned their Rick 12's into archery tools using those Pyramids in the late 90's and early 00's. I think I only ever used them on a 660/12 with a baseball bat neck so I got lucky... folks with vintage ones, not so much!
Re: McGuinns 12 string
+1jdogric12 wrote:[
Yes, the JangleBox is super super SUPER close to the E1.
But those Pyramid strings,, god, no. I hear they've gotten less stiff in recent years, but the go-to seems to be TI Flats for NOT ruining your guitar's neck. A lot of people turned their Rick 12's into archery tools using those Pyramids in the late 90's and early 00's. I think I only ever used them on a 660/12 with a baseball bat neck so I got lucky... folks with vintage ones, not so much!
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Re: McGuinns 12 string
McGuinn keeps his 12 string tuned to e flat.
Pyramid strings will damage the guitar - R tails just can't take that level of tension.
Older is not always best! (Unless we are talking about girlfriends!!)
Pyramid strings will damage the guitar - R tails just can't take that level of tension.
Older is not always best! (Unless we are talking about girlfriends!!)
Brian Morton
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
A Rickenbacker Fan
in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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67 FG 625
74 JG 4000
76 JG 430
77 JG 620
77 JG 320
79 MG 450
79 JG 4001
80 FG 620/12
81 BG 480
91 JG 610
02 BG 620
78 TR7
83 TR25
Re: McGuinns 12 string
Why would this be on Roger Mcguinn's web site?
IIRC, I've seen older posts about Pyramid strings and newer posts recommending TI strings here.
http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/By ... tml#137742What are the best strings and gauges to use on a Rickenbacker 12-string?
Pyramid Gold The Ultimate 12-String Set. Pure Nickel Flat Wire Wound Strings with Silver-Plated Plain Strings. Gauges are .010/.010 , .013/.013 , .010/.020w , .013/.030 , .020w/.035 . .030/.0465 $36.00 each. They are expensive, but these 12-String sets have the best sound and last many times longer than traditional strings.
IIRC, I've seen older posts about Pyramid strings and newer posts recommending TI strings here.
Re: McGuinns 12 string
Maybe because his website needs to be updated? And as posted before, he keeps his Rick tuned down a half step.Tube_Fan wrote:Why would this be on Roger Mcguinn's web site?
http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/By ... tml#137742What are the best strings and gauges to use on a Rickenbacker 12-string?
Pyramid Gold The Ultimate 12-String Set. Pure Nickel Flat Wire Wound Strings with Silver-Plated Plain Strings. Gauges are .010/.010 , .013/.013 , .010/.020w , .013/.030 , .020w/.035 . .030/.0465 $36.00 each. They are expensive, but these 12-String sets have the best sound and last many times longer than traditional strings.
IIRC, I've seen older posts about Pyramid strings and newer posts recommending TI strings here.
And here's another vote for TI Jazz Flats.
JimK
Re: McGuinns 12 string
These?
Thomastik Infeld Custom FLATWOUND 12 String Set .010-.044
Thomastik Infeld Custom FLATWOUND 12 String Set .010-.044
Re: McGuinns 12 string
Yeah, a lot of stuff on McGuinn's website hasn't been updated in MANY many years. Remember, he was one of the first guys doing music stuff on the internet, so it's not like it's only been around 10 years. I was regularly visiting his site 20 years ago IIRC.
Re: McGuinns 12 string
Yup. Them's the ones.Tube_Fan wrote:These?
Thomastik Infeld Custom FLATWOUND 12 String Set .010-.044
Re: McGuinns 12 string
For anyone who wants to build and experiment with their own compressor, you might be interested in this. Years ago, I made a stereo expander based on the NE570 chip. It worked pretty good. I never tried making a compressor with it, but it might work good for that.
http://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/NE570-D.PDF
https://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8159-D.PDF
http://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/NE570-D.PDF
https://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8159-D.PDF
Re: McGuinns 12 string
How about Danelectro Vintage Tone electric 12 strings?
Re: McGuinns 12 string
I didnt even know Danelectro strings existed, but given the "quality" of their other products I would avoid.Tube_Fan wrote:How about Danelectro Vintage Tone electric 12 strings?
Re: McGuinns 12 string
In my opinion, it really doesn't pay to try to be thrifty regarding guitar strings. The TI Jazz flat 12 string set is quite admittedly, pretty expensive as these things go. However...they last a long time and depending on how much you play, they can last many, many months. I once had a set on for better than a year. I kid you not! I only changed them out when I broke the .010 octave G string.
JimK
JimK
Re: McGuinns 12 string
I thought I'd give them I try. I can put them on my practice guitars. I'll have to get a set of TI strings sometime.