Suggenstions on a second RIC

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Fri May 13, 2005 7:15 pm

First of all I'm so very glad I chose a Rickenbacker (330 fireglo) as my first guitar. I'm contemplating a second RIC (already) Yep it's addictive. It's between a 350v63 and a 620, Most likely a blueburst or fireglo. Which guitar would compliment the 330? I'm looking for diversity in tone. I'm leaning towards the 350v63 as I prefer the body shape. Ideas ?

steverok · Post by **steverok** » Fri May 13, 2005 8:03 pm

620 JetGlo with toasters. Actually, I have never played one, but it seems like it would be a great guitar. JetGlo is awesome, and the 620 binding would make it rather handsome.

mike381 · Post by **mike381** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:43 pm

I'd play each first, the necks on the 620 are nice and phat, of course you have to like that. Never played a 350, maybe the next time I'm by Guitar center I'll give it a try.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Sat May 14, 2005 2:25 am

It's nice to have variety. The 620 has a thru body neck, it's solid, it's double bound, it's all around different than a 330.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sat May 14, 2005 2:53 am

350V63 Dan. 3 p/ups will give you loads of variation on your 330. They are really lovely on the neck/mid combination.
A 620 will sound quite similar to your 330, but a little 'harder' because of the solid body.

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Sat May 14, 2005 5:01 am

I'm primarily a bass player with big hands. I owned a 350 for about 2 months then sold it. Just couldn't play it. The neck was too thin. I've been lusting after a 660, however with the full inlays and checkered binding and toasters, gold TRC and pickguard. AND, thick neck. You can't beat those combinations!!! I'd love to play one. As far as color, Montezuma Brown or Blueburst would be my personal choice.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat May 14, 2005 9:21 am

Double bound, Stan? My 660 ("Deluxe" 620) isn't.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Sat May 14, 2005 10:15 am

Ooopps, sorry meant deluxe bound, not double.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat May 14, 2005 11:52 am

I thought SOP around here was to follow up with a 12 string!

IMO a 660/12 FG would be just the ticket!!

Goes really well with a 330 FG!

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Sat May 14, 2005 3:40 pm

Nice! I hadn't realized the difference in body size between them.

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat May 14, 2005 3:51 pm

There's motar these Rickenbackers than meets the eye, Howard. Very nice photo with the brick red contrasting with the fireglo.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun May 15, 2005 9:07 am

Mortar, he means. Now the pun works.

Just thought I'd cement the concept back together, Peter...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun May 15, 2005 9:08 am

...in a concrete example of Canadian/American cooperation.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun May 15, 2005 11:37 am

When the JG arrives (sooooon???) we'll see how the contrast works. Thanks for the kind remarks.... you guys are bricks!!

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Mon May 16, 2005 6:36 am

As opposed to 'slabs'...