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by Polyglot
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:03 am
Forum: Greg's Amplifier and Tube Tech Forum: by Greg Simon
Topic: Vintage Fender amp and grounding? Need help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1818

Re: Vintage Fender amp and grounding? Need help!

Thank you so much. The guy said it came with the three prong back from factory and that fender started doing that in 1970 so its the 60s ones i should worry about.
by Polyglot
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Greg's Amplifier and Tube Tech Forum: by Greg Simon
Topic: Vintage Fender amp and grounding? Need help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1818

Vintage Fender amp and grounding? Need help!

So, i have always known, vintage fender amps are revered for their tone and snap, but my brother always said, steer clear of them. Many of lots of hidden issues and not the least of which is grounding. He had mentioned something about 2 or 3 prongs and grounded prongs and the potential to be electro...
by Polyglot
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons
Topic: FireGlo or Amber FireGlo ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1747

Re: FireGlo or Amber FireGlo ?

This is my 2010 Fireglo 360, yours does not look the same to my eyes, but i am no Rick expert. i dig yours, wish i had a 12! Lovely git you got there!
by Polyglot
Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Got my first Rick
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Re: Got my first Rick

I am totally shocked, as a former fender/gibson guy, i wanted to own a Rick for years, I have some bad news for you...you need another guitar. You have: Fender - check Gibson - check Rickenbacker - check You need a Gretsch. Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and Gretsch. Those four brands really provide...
by Polyglot
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Got my first Rick
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Re: Got my first Rick

You've made a great decision. Looks nice. Now get a capo on that guitar. Just place the capo anywhere and start playing. Then move the capo and start playing again. It's odd, but a capo on a Rickenbacker really unlocks some wonderful tones. Can't explain why, but it just does. Thank you! I am total...
by Polyglot
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Got my first Rick
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Re: Got my first Rick

mike_d wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:30 am Congratulations on your first Rickenbacker, but be careful. Soon you’ll be wanting another. And another, and another, etc. Enjoy!
I already want a 620 and a 12 string with toasters lol. Soon is already now hehe.
by Polyglot
Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker General: by Howard Bishop
Topic: Got my first Rick
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Got my first Rick

My first Rickenbacker a 2010 Fireglo 360, have to say, this is one of the most beautiful and easy to play instruments ive ever tried. I think im in love lol. Does this put me in the club? Yes, it was used, but as you can see by the pictures, it was lovingly played by a person who is more of a Fender...

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