Newbie with a 650D and tone questions...

kenf · Post by **kenf** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:04 pm

Hi, all – it's been a while since I've been here! I'm a bass player that dabbles in guitar.

I had a chance to noodle on a 650D several years back, and have wanted one ever since. (My '80 Azureglo 4001 has been lonely.)

I had a 650D on order at MF last spring, but decided to back out of the order in the fall. Earlier this week, I was out on MF and was surprised to see they had them in stock! One impulse purchase later… It showed up today, and I'm impressed.

I was looking for a versatile guitar, and the 650D seems to fit the bill nicely. I've always had trouble with traditional Ric necks, which is how I ended up with an SG as my only electric a few years back. I'm glad to say I'm finding the 650D's neck to be as comfortable as I remembered from that brief exposure years ago.

I'm rather fond of jangle, but am not really in a position to score a 660/12 just to have it. I'm very willing to live with the limitations of what I can get out of a six. Can anyone comment on how to best occasionally achieve jangly tone with a 650D? Does anyone have any experience with the Janglebox and humbuckers like those in a 650D?

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:33 pm

Kent, can't comment on the 650 D but have had great results from the JangleBox. It was well worth my investment. I use it primarily on my 360/12 but it has given an equally good response on my 360 V, 325, 660 and my others. It does the trick!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:54 pm

Nice purchase, Ken. Congratulations!!

golfo · Post by **golfo** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:35 pm

enjoy that new rick!

what's a janglebox?

geoff

biznork · Post by **biznork** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:39 pm

www.janglebox.com

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:53 pm

Carey, compared to any of my traditonal RICs, the 650D doesn't cut through the mix. Its a great guitar and I own a few different 650s.

golfo · Post by **golfo** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:56 pm

thanks, carey

geoff

kenf · Post by **kenf** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:35 am

Thanks, everyone!

John, could you please expand on your comment? It seems contradictory.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:42 am

I think he just left out a qualifier, like "however".

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:46 am

Let me rephrase that. I have owned a number of 650s. The 650 is a great guitar. However (thanks Paul), compared to any of my traditional RICS, the 650 doesn't quite cut through the mix.

kenf · Post by **kenf** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:17 am

That makes more sense - thanks!

I was fighting with the decision between a 650D and a 660 because of the pickups. I finally decided that the Dakota was probably a tad more versatile for a newbie and was a heck of a lot more affordable to boot.

I still want a 660... ;o)

kenf · Post by **kenf** » Sat May 07, 2005 3:42 am

Wow! I can't get enough of this 650D - it fits me like it was designed around my hands and body. (Scary thought.)

These are definitely the bargain of the century in both Rics and American made guitars!