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It's not that complex.

You really think someone is going to take your tailpiece off the guitar and steal it to the point that you will remove it and the strings?

I routinely carry an electric or an acoustic on US flights. (Martin, Les Paul, Strat etc)

I bring it to the gate, and if the flight is ...

Thanks Manta.

Here's the link.

https://soundcloud.com/ephi82/gravity-fails-7-14

I am a hobbyist, so go easy on me, but I think this shows off the Ric 12 as both a cool rhythm guitar and lead.

I resisted buying one after I got my 360 12. Tried all my outboard compression in the studio, combined with eq etc., etc etc.

Well, I bit the bullet and bought one, and it is simply a great piece of equipment.

In a moment, I can get that iconic Byrds/Beatles/ T Petty 360 12 sound. Its also great ...

If you can't play lead guitar on a Rickenbacker, you can't play lead guitar...

Brian

I hadnt revisited this thread since before your comment Brian.

Well, you will be proud of me that I cut the solo on my Ric 360 12.

Lead guitar is not my best role, but I think I did ok with the solo in my ...

I recently became a convert to Virtuoso Guitar Cleaner Polish and it has been the best stuff I have ever used on my guitars.

I recently acquired a Ric 360 12.

Does anyone know if Virtuoso IS NOT a good choice for a Ric's Finnish?

Hey Steven,

That is one of my all-time favorite songs. I think you did an admirable job on a really great rocker.

You know, Brian Henneman is a new member to the RRF.

Maybe he can give it a listen and you can get some feedback from the master. Some recent threads:

http://www.rickresource.com ...

Thanks very much!

Hi Brian,

I have enjoyed your songs and the bands playing for many years now. When my boys were like 7 years old Kit Cat Clock was our anthem for summer camping. (dont know why, just was!)

I just got my first Ric, a 360 12, and the first song I tried it out on in my home studio was Gravity Fails ...

Just bumping...

40 views, no comments?

Maybe its not as good as I thought?

I'm tough, I can take some constructive suggestions!

Hi.

I just did my first recording with my new to me Ric 360 12.

Its a song written by Brian Henneman of the Bottle Rockets called Gravity Fails.

I wasnt going for a Beatly/Bryds sound, wanted a more modern but still familiar Ric tone.

I am still not 100% happy with the mix, so if you have ...

I am in the midst of recording a version of Gravity Fails in my home studio. (love the song, great lyrics!)

I am using my Les Paul, my Ric 360/12 and Martin HD-28 for rhythm guitar tracks. I am driving the Ric pretty hard, so its not a McGuinn clean jangle sound, but you know its a Ric and it ...

Hey Donnell,

I just strung up my 360 12 with TI's . I think they sound great and different than the Ric strings, although those also sound great, with a more modern flavor.

I noted that you have to be careful where you choose to make a bend in the wound strings. Once you commit, you are committed ...

The whole thing takes me about 15 minutes.


As someone else suggested, please show how you do this? Really, 15 minutes? I challenge you to prove it. I'll but a pack of Ric strings. You go over 15, you reimburse me.

No question I have the failing vision of a 55 year old, and never had the fine ...

Well, I just put on the new set of TI flats on my 360 12. I believe I took off Rick ground rounds or whatever they call them. I wouldn't say that it sounds "brighter", but there seems to be more harmonics present with the TI's. Sounds like the lower octave strings are more present and distinctive in ...

Welcome aboard, Steven! Check out this link:

http://www.rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=410643

Although the title of the thread suggests otherwise, there is some detailed discussion here about how to string a Rick 12.

I'm sure there are many other relevant threads. I know you're new ...