The new 330 FG!

idahosteve · Post by **idahosteve** » Wed May 22, 2002 11:37 am

My new Ric came today! After not quite 4 months. In perfect working order, but without all the stuff I had the dealer 'throw in'. I assume that's been sent separately - give it a few days.

This was bought from Ed Roman guitars out of Connecticut / Las Vegas; he lived up to his part of the bargain, so he must be an OK guy.

I upgraded to the nice crushed velvet lined case and am glad I did (It was only $50 more).

It's gonna take just a little getting used to after all these years with a Strat, but I think I can come to like this Ric!

Steve in Idaho USA

corey · Post by **corey** » Wed May 22, 2002 12:12 pm

Congrats, Steve!

I'd wager you'll get so used to playing that Ric that you won't feel comfortable with a Fender soon enough

This has been my experience since becoming an exclusive Ric player.

geister · Post by **geister** » Thu May 23, 2002 3:29 am

I recently bought this very combination of guitars- a Mexican Fender Strat and a Ric 330/6. Both guitars are wonderful, and both make distinct sounds. I make it a point to play both every day. Since a somewhat different touch is required for each, it is worth it to me to remain adept with each instrument. If your experience is like mine, you will be most happy with the truly broad musical pallette that is now available to you. Big Congrats!

aladams · Post by **aladams** » Thu May 23, 2002 7:51 am

Both Fender Strats and Rick Hollow bodies "cut" EXTREMELY well. If you play R&R a Ric would be my personal choice, hands down!!! However...it's been my personal experience(the past 35 yrs of playing, 30 yrs with a Ric)that Blues is difficult at best, due to the narrow neck. I was thinking of asking RIC to add the Tom Petty neck to a 340 for me...that shouldn't be too difficult! Then, I hope, to play R&B, R&R, Gospel, Jazz, you name it!!! Wish me luck! AL A.

ralph · Post by **ralph** » Thu May 23, 2002 8:00 am

I PLAY IN A CLASSIC ROCK BAND & USE BOTH A
JEFF BECK STRAT & 360/12V64 & HAVE NO PROBLEM
SWITCHING BACK & FORTH AS NEEDED
GOOD LUCK WITH NEW GUITAR

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu May 23, 2002 8:12 am

I agree Al. It is more difficult to bend strings on the Rickenbacker neck. Not that it can't be done, it is just more difficult for me compared to other necks such as the Stratocaster. Your comment about a larger neck on the 300 series is also well taken, not only from a Blues perspective but just adding a tad more room in general.

markthemd · Post by **markthemd** » Thu May 23, 2002 8:40 am

I just refretted Rich Snyders 360 with taller wider frets , and then resprayed the fretboard with only a minimum of clear to give the maximum fretheight without finger drag on the fretboard.

When he returns from his road trip , perhaps he will comment on the difference of before and after and then compare to his Strat!

corey · Post by **corey** » Thu May 23, 2002 3:44 pm

Does anyone else play slide on their Rics? I find the slimmer 300 series neck just favulous to glide on using a slide, ebow or just soundscapes using fx like delay, chorus and phaser.

On an unrelated note, I had to inform my guitar tech that Ric 12's are strung differently than any other 12 string. Good thing he called me to ask, otherwise I would have gotten back my 360/12 with standard 12 stringing - ACK!

markthemd · Post by **markthemd** » Fri May 24, 2002 2:55 am

Yeah ACK is the correct 'word' here ...Rick stringing on a 12 is the ONLY way to go ...as far as I am concerned .

Fingering is SSSSSSSSOOOOO much nicer .

rickplayer · Post by **rickplayer** » Fri May 24, 2002 4:29 am

Mark is the only tech I would ever let string my RIC 12! I normally do it myself, but this week I am letting him do some setup on it.....ANTICIPATION!

aladams · Post by **aladams** » Fri May 24, 2002 5:40 am

I've played slide on my Ric 330/12, and it was AWESOME!!! The harmonics and tone were WONDERFUL. Try it, you 12-stringers out there!!! It's even EASIER than playing slide on a 6 string! You've got more tension and you can control the slide easier. Plus...with a bit of overdriven tube sound, it really SINGS!!! Have fun...AL A.