Setup recommendations 360/12

Vintage, Modern, V & C Series, Signature & Special Editions

Moderators: rickenbrother, ajish4

User avatar
collin
Senior Member
Posts: 6949
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:28 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by collin »

That's a little unusual for a Rick, but it all depends on the nut. Winding it down all the way on the post could be all it takes to solve the issue. The 1-degree or whatever from winding it down could have a big effect.
TBurst Std
New member
Posts: 12
Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:08 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by TBurst Std »

Thanks. Ended up redoing that string and all is good.
TBurst Std
New member
Posts: 12
Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:08 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by TBurst Std »

Turns out I was misled during the sale. The strings given to me were not the same gauge. The low E was .046, the new pack had a .052. Ordered a new set of strings.
User avatar
collin
Senior Member
Posts: 6949
Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:28 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by collin »

TBurst Std wrote:Turns out I was misled during the sale. The strings given to me were not the same gauge. The low E was .046, the new pack had a .052. Ordered a new set of strings.

Good call, a low .052 is way too heavy for a 12-string. Nice way to remove the neck from the body quickly though. :lol:
User avatar
jps
RRF Consultant
Posts: 37132
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:00 am

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by jps »

TBurst Std wrote:Turns out I was misled during the sale.
Were you misled deliberately? That's how I would perceive your word, misled.
TBurst Std
New member
Posts: 12
Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:08 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by TBurst Std »

No , maybe misinformed. The guy who sold it to me was doing it for his wife's friend. She was a recent widow and knew her friend's husband knew something about guitars. It was communicated that the 2 sets of Curt Magans in the case were the same as what were on the guitar.
User avatar
jps
RRF Consultant
Posts: 37132
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:00 am

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by jps »

Okay, no big deal. Strings are cheap. :)
TBurst Std
New member
Posts: 12
Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:08 pm

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by TBurst Std »

Still looking for recommendations on starting measurements for relief and action.
User avatar
jps
RRF Consultant
Posts: 37132
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:00 am

Re: Setup recommendations 360/12

Post by jps »

TBurst Std wrote:Still looking for recommendations on starting measurements for relief and action.
You can set a Rick up just like any other guitar, there is nothing special, magical, or different about them compared to any other instrument. Besides, setups and measurements are a very personal thing so do what you usually do for any other instrument you own and adjust from there to your own liking.
Post Reply

Return to “Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons”