Rickenbacker 350V63

raider · Post by **raider** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:48 am

Have a question about strings on the 350V63
do you go by the manual with 10's or are 11's
better suited for the 350V63.
Lou D

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:59 am

IMO, a set of 11's with a heavy top and a wound G are the way to go on Ricks.

raider · Post by **raider** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:36 am

Thanks John, the next time I have the 350V63
setup I'll go with the 11's
Lou D

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:04 pm

That's how my 350v63 is set up - Pyramid 11s with a wound G. I don't hesitate to recommend the same for yours.

raider · Post by **raider** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:21 am

J. Oliver with the 11's is that (Flatwound)
or (Roundwound)?
Lou D

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:33 am

Flatwound if you're looking for the British Invasion sound. Just remember to check for neck straightness (may or may not need a slight truss rod tightening), and set intonation after installing the new gauge.

raider · Post by **raider** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:52 am

Thanks, Kris I have to order them the music stores where I live don't stock them.
Lou D

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:54 am

Oops sorry Lou, they're flats: Pyramid Gold flatties.

One of the nifty things about the 350 is that it doesn't just do the "British Invasion" sound. It's pretty versatile. I won't say it'll out-Strat my Strat but it's got a lovely, heady thing going when switched to the neck p'up only. I'm sure everyone on the Forum can appreciate the versatility of Rick guitars in particular, but I'm surprised to see so few in the "mainstream." Heh I guess that's good for us because most mainstream music sucks now anyway [JOB running away].

As another example, the 360 with hi-gains can spank like a Casino and shred, albeit not as ballsily (hah how do you like that for an impromptu adverb), as a Les Paul. Didn't mean to hijack just didn't want anyone to come away with the impression that the 350 is in any way limited: it does a lot and it feels great to play; very satisfying.

I like the TI flats almost as much as the Pyramids, so it won't be bad if you have to go that route.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:55 am

The neck pickup of a 21-fret Rick is one of my favorite tones!

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:13 am

Lou -

You can either order them (try Juststrings.com) or see if any of the music stores in your area carry D'Addario Chromes.

raider · Post by **raider** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:26 pm

Kris, tomorrow I can call around and
ask if they carry the D'Addario Chromes.
Whats the difference between the D'Addario
and the Pyramids 11's Flatwound? Right now
I have the Rickenbacker 10's and there fine
for now. Will the 11's give a different sound
compared to the 10's because I have never used
11's on any of my guitars.
Lou D

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:52 am

The bass response is certainly more apparent with 11's vs. 10's. The tone is marginally "bigger" or "chunkier" I'd say. YMMV. Like John I'm partial to the neck p'up-only tone with the 11 flats: it really is a unique tone amongst RICs imho.

Don't get me wrong, I really like the RIC compressed rounds. If I could get them with any regularity I'd probably keep them on my 360DG but alas I'm relegated to D'addario rounds on that guitar.

raider · Post by **raider** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:27 am

J. Oliver, if you want I can get the 10-46
Rickenbacker strings. Where I bought my 350V63
they sell them. The price is not bad.
Lou D

raider · Post by **raider** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:18 pm

Has anyone here played there 350V63 thru the
new Gretsch Amps? If you have what do you think
about them and how is the sound compared to a
Vox AC-30TBX.
Lou D

raider · Post by **raider** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:58 am

Having the 350V63 and my other two guitars
I'm looking toward next year to pick up another
guitar. I'm not going with a 12 string so my
question should it be another Rickenbacker like
a 360 or a 330 or try to find a used 1997. Does
anyone have any ideas on this. Thanks in advance.
Lou D