Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hello--

I'm just a recreational player, and don't gig... but I've had a JTM 30 (the 2 x 10 model) for six years, and I've never had any problems with it. I've read that Marshall cancelled this product line due to transformers overheating, but so far, so good with me.

My amp is regularly on for ...

Thanks for everyone's input! I appreciate the help--especially from one forum member in particular who contacted me via e-mail. It's nice to be welcomed to such a forum, even if I do "lurk" 99% of the time.

Howdy--

I'm currently shopping for a Fireglo 330, and I've noticed that the Fireglo finishes on mid-90's instruments are noticeably less dramatic than the Fireglo bursts on recent Ricks. I really prefer the subtler look of the older instruments. They also appear to have a more uniform quality of ...

Mark--

Sorry to use public space for an off-topic query, but if/when you have some time, I'd like to ask you a few brief questions about installing a scatterwound Rick pickup in a guitar made by another manufacturer.

Thanks,
Spencer Brown
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Mark, I *really* appreciate your insight and level of detail. Many, many thanks!

Regards,
Spencer Brown

Mark--

I know this is a TALL order, but could you please offer a few comments on the craftsmanship of recent Rickenbackers? I'm specifically curious about woodworking and electrical component quality of guitars produced in the last 20 years.

With other major manufacturers, there are generally ...

I have to chime in with high praise for Chris Clayton. During the past three weeks, I've been deliberating about a couple of different Rickenbacker 620s. From the technical to the neurotic, Chris answered all of my questions. He also set my mind at ease about making what, for me, is a huge ...

There's no Rick in my home yet, but a 620 is in my not-so-distant future. I've always had fun making my guitars look a little different by modifying the pickguards. Some I've painted, and I've laminated photos onto others. (See below for a pic of my "Boba Fretless" F**der J**z clone.)

Has anyone ...

Mark, I share Jean's curiosity about the defective wood issue. Are you indeed saying that painted guitars (as opposed to instruments with Mapleglo or Fireglo finishes) have substandard wood? If so, how bad are we talking about? Knotholes? Mismatched grain patterns and/or colors? Wood filler? (Ugh ...

I can't thank everyone enough for the informative opinions! You guys have offered me several insights I couldn't hope to find anywhere else, and I really appreciate that.

I'll have to think some more about high gain vs. toaster pickups. I run stereo through an all-tube Marshall 2 x 10 JTM 30 and ...

I'm new to Ricks, and haven't been able to track down any answers to my questions about whether I should purchase a 620 or 660. Neck size isn't much of a concern, as I'm comfortable with the dimensions of both models. Mostly, I'm concerned about sound. Please help!

Both of these guitars would be ...