Set up '64 RM 1997

rickenuser · Post by **rickenuser** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:18 am

I haven't played this in a while and want to set it up with new strings and check the string height and pick up height against original specs. Please advise of where I can find this info. Thanks!

BobKat · Post by **BobKat** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:27 am

Good luck finding a spec for that.
I would just use your own judgement, and be sure to read up on how to adjust these truss rods before you try.

rickenuser · Post by **rickenuser** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:08 am

Thanks Bob! Actually, that's what I did. This instrument has been in my family since it was new-I inherited it. It started a bad incurable case of G.A.S. No truss rod adjustment was necessary-nut looks great (using the same string gauge) just haven't gotten the tone I am looking for yet.....

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:10 am

Mark, tell us more about your 1997. Month it was built, condition, pics, etc....

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:35 pm

'60s Ricks typically have a radius of 6". My reissue 1997 is flatter, too, although I don't have it with me at the moment to measure. Seems like it was 9.5 if my memory serves me right this time...

rickenuser · Post by **rickenuser** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:54 pm

After tinkering around for a little while, it is a tone monster again...The group I hang out with is into Fenders, Les Pauls, etc, and last night at rehearsal I played the 1997 for the songs needing 6 string accompanyment, and my 360/12v64 for the songs needing 12 string accompanyment. Tone Heaven! and everybody in the group was astounded at how both instruments fit so well in the mix. It just reinforces the fact I must utilize both of them more often!

rickenuser · Post by **rickenuser** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:56 pm

Here's a picture!

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:18 pm

Mark, thanks for the pic. NICE. I love the old 1997s.

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:19 am

Setup specs should be the same for a 330, shouldn't they? But... a lot of the older models seem to need the bridge as low and as far back as possible.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:11 am

Nice one, Mark!

Here's a '99 reissue for comparison.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:13 am

Here's yours again........

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:52 pm

And here's my '99 1997 FG reissue:

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:55 pm

And here's my '91 1997 JG reissue:

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:09 pm

And my '89 1997VB FG reissue:

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:53 pm

Show off!!!