Do Ricks Make A Difference?

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:20 am

You bet they do. We played a gig last Tuesday night, first on a three band bill. The headliners were Red Pony Clock, an eclectic eight-member group from Berkeley, Ca. Sandwiched between us was another local Denver outfit, The Breezy Porticos...very likeable pop tunesmiths. We've played with them often in the past, but it had been a couple of years. The last time I saw them, Andy Falconetti, their guitarist and singer, was playing some kind of Silvertone guitar. On this occasion, however, I was thrilled to see that he had acquired a brand new Fireglo Rick 330. I don't know which aspect was more impressive: the amazing visual spectacle or the vastly improved sound of the band...and all with the addition of one little guitar. I'm afraid I gushed a bit when talking to him after the gig; he's one very proud new parent, and rightly so. I even told him about this Forum...I hope he'll check it out and become a member.

What a difference a Rickenbacker makes...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:24 am

Too right Dane. I am always pleased when other guitarists admit that my Rics sound the business (virtualy every gig)....you can see what they're thinking in their eyes!!!

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:28 am

Well, it's a bit of a financial sacrifice for any of us 'non-stars' to own a Rick, but there's no doubt: they're worth every penny...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:39 am

...or cent...

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:34 am

Ha. This is all too familiar. I helped a large (10 piece) group last Summer. The main guitarist had just invested a mint in a new Les Paul and massive 5150 stack. He was knocked out by how good my Rics (1997SPC/VB and 360V64) sounded -and through my Roland JC120. Lots of compliments and questions were to follow.

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:58 am

Yup Dane, I had a similar experience myself. I had messed around with a variety of guitars and amps but it was only when I went back to my old Ric that my bandmates said "STOP, YOU IDIOT, THAT's THE ONE". Then I added the VOX AC15 and the rest is rock'n'roll history ..... not. But it did really help the sound of the band come together.

Dane.... thats quite a wide ranging show lineup, aint it? First an eclectic something-or-other, then a pop group, and then a gamelan band!

rkbsound · Post by **rkbsound** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 3:04 pm

Too many people niche Ricks as "Beatle" guitars and are surprised by their sound and how versatile they really are.

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:06 pm

This is true! ... I've played a 360 since about '86 but only since I've started playing through my VOX AC15 (less than 2 years now) have I fully appreciated how versitile a guitar it can be. I can get easily get jangly clean, super sweet mellow, and also some real gritty crunch.

callingheroes · Post by **callingheroes** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:35 am

Whenever I see a guitarist with a Rickenbacker I know he has a GREAT understanding of guitars in general. And, nine times out of ten, he (or her!) can really play!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:27 am

Jeez, Barrie! You picked me - I'm the one in ten who can't really play!!

But I'm workin' on it........

highpoint · Post by **highpoint** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:25 am

Hi everyone. New member alert! Howard I'm sure you're not that bad!!!

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:29 am

Welcome Jason. New members are always a highpoint for us here.

highpoint · Post by **highpoint** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:38 am

Like it! More ribbing of my username please!!!

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:56 am

Don't forget, Jason: until you're a senior member here, you must address John Hall, CEO of Rickenbacker, as SIR Hall. After becoming a senior member, Mr. Hall is O.K.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:35 am

Welcome from me also, Jason. You're fairly well known over here in Melbourne - there's a large shopping centre (mall) named after you!