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- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: Transition Years - 1973 to 1983
- Topic: NGD 1975 Rickenbacker 430 Black
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NGD 1975 Rickenbacker 430 Black
Received yesterday, a 1975 black 430. I was excited for this one as I love quirky models, yet it is still quintessentially a Rickenbacker. I’m curious to hear from anybody who may know more about the pick ups in this model? I found on here that they are just final covers over the pick up and don’t h...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: Higains and HB1 swap from 620 to 330, need input and thoughts
- Replies: 1
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Higains and HB1 swap from 620 to 330, need input and thoughts
I have a few Rics. My most recent purchase was a '67 335. (330 with vibrato). It had mostly original parts, but the pickups were changed out to the HB1 humbuckers. I do really like how they sound, and the guitar is amazing. I also have an '18 620, that I put early 90's higains into. Again, pickups s...
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:30 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
- Replies: 13
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Re: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
Surprisingly, the neck angle is still right where I want it and the 12’s have been on for a few days now. I did lower the bridge a bit, but that was just for personal taste.
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
- Replies: 13
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Re: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
I did buy it, and put 12’s on last night. It calculates to 139.4 lbs of pressure. The 10’s come out to 113.7. I know that’s more pressure, but I’ll take the risk and do a reset if needed. NGD posted in the vintage forum.
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: Vintage Years - Before 1973
- Topic: NGD 1967 Ric 335
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1008
NGD 1967 Ric 335
It can yesterday, right before practice. I strung it up with some 12’s and ran out the door to jam. The guitar has been modded and changed a lot (which was why I could afford it. The tuners were changed to new Klusons (matching the originals), the pickups and electronics were swapped and it has Rick...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:17 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: Toaster Pickup differences
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2558
Re: Toaster Pickup differences
If you ever are looking to sell those 89 hi-gains hit me up. I’d love them to replace the modern ones in my 620.
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:21 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1320
Re: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
Well I bought the ‘67, and it is on the way (Tuesday, fingers crossed). I appreciate all that insight! He offered it at $2k shipped. Given the vibrato and pickups I would have wanted, cheaper than a new one. I worked in a used shop for several years, and it’ll get a good once over and go in to some...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:57 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1320
Re: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
As with any used instruments, if you can, unless you have significant experience in looking at used instruments, have an independent knowledgable luthier check out items such as integrity of all the glue joints, neck alignment, truss rods, fret wear, etc., especially since a significant amount of w...
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:01 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: ‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1320
‘67 modded 330 (335) vs new 330, need help and insight
Looking at a 60’s 335 (vibrato). The body/bridge/and tailpiece are the only real original parts. It has been changed to HB1 pickups and new Kluson tuners. Pickguard has also been replaced with a new Ric guard. Biggest mod was that at one point it had full size humbuckers, but the holes were filled w...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:41 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: Replaced 08 High Gains with 96 High Gains in 620
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Replaced 08 High Gains with 96 High Gains in 620
I had stock High Gains in my 620, and have never been thoroughly impressed. Earlier this week I purchased some 1996 High Gains (measuring 11k and 12k) and today got them in my 620. It’s like a blanket has been lifted when plugged in, and the pickups have much better balance. From my understanding, t...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: NGD: 1965 Rickenbacker 425 Fireglo-Already registered?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 737
Re: NGD: 1965 Rickenbacker 425 Fireglo-Already registered?
Those 425's always just look cool. Nice find, and enjoy!
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
- Replies: 8
- Views: 781
Re: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
Got it set up and sounding good. The pickups are incredibly touch sensitive. Light strumming is crystalline and clear, but played hard the pickups drive nicely. They almost seem active, which I believe is what I read in the brochures from the 90s (no battery, but that the circuit creates an active l...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:34 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
- Replies: 8
- Views: 781
Re: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
Nice guitar! Don't see those too often. Yours looks to be in really nice shape too. I have a 1989 230 that I refinished in Blue Boy. I discovered while doing all of that work the earlier HB2 pickups are a little weaker than the later ones like yours with the embossed logo on the pickup. I personall...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
- Replies: 8
- Views: 781
Re: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
Very slick. I’ve never seen one of those in person before. I just received a.vintage Rickenbacker as well and it is also already in the register. I wrote to Peter to see if it could be added to my list of registered Rickenbacker. Good luck and nice score! What did you get recently, and congrats! Th...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:31 am
- Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
- Topic: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
- Replies: 8
- Views: 781
Re: NGD: 1994 Rickenbacker 260 El Dorado
Thanks! It plays amazing. The pickups are incredibly touch sensitive.