W00t! It's here!

scott_s · Post by **scott_s** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:47 pm

Man, after 10 years of lusting, I finally have my own Rickenbacker. The neck (thicker than any of my other guitars at 0.92") fits my hand like a glove, and after installing new strings and tweaking the setup a little, I can't put it down!

Thanks to everyone here for helping me search, and Peter for running such a great community.

A couple surprises though: the Hi-Gains don't put out as much juice as the pickups in my Telecaster, and the low, flat frets will take some getting used to!

winston · Post by **winston** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:19 pm

Scott no worries about the double post. We have a great webmaster, I am confident that he will fix that.

Congrats on your purchase. I routinely switch between my Strats and my Rics. I have a new love too my V64 also in JG.

They do take some getting used to, especially if you are used to playing lead on a Tele or a Strat. They are worth the effort though.

BTW you will find that with a bit of tweaking of your amp that you will get the sort of sound that you are looking for.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:04 pm

Scott, congrats its a beauty A.

Whats a Woot?

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:06 pm

Congrats, Scott! If it didn't come with a manual, download one from the RIC site. It will help you sort out the peculiarities of the fifth knob.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:21 am

Love JG 330s...beautiful simplicity. and the rosewood neck is brought out by the darker finish.

Scott....they've got you now....they're under your skin....it may be your first...but it won't be your last!

alanz · Post by **alanz** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:44 am

Whats a Woot?

It's Internet speak for "Whoo hoo!"

330's are great, just great. I bought a Vox AD50VT amp just for my 330 - great combination.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:49 am

Oh yeah! One is just the beginning!
Enjoy

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:03 am

Congratulations, Scott! A 330 is a great start. The usual response around these parts is "now you need to get a 12 string!", so I'll play the devil's advocate.

In the meantime, have lots of fun with the 330.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:07 am

All I'm going to say is...

winston · Post by **winston** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:33 pm

Jeez Rob I had to go check my music room to make sure my 12 was still here. LOL Yeh Scott a 12 s/b next on your list.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:52 pm

busted. sorry winston mate!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:54 pm

Scott, is your 330 a new or pre-owned guitar?

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:17 pm

Hey Ken, I'm with you on the woot what? Why I was wondering what a woot weighs?

Scott, nice catch!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:20 pm

A woot weighs two smoots, which are 3.1 yards long each.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:34 pm

depends what hemisphere you're in paul. i once read about a smoot in indonesia which measured 17 cubits in diameter. i need to go to bed now.