Hi from a first-time Rick owner

lefty360 · Post by **lefty360** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:30 pm

Hi,

I bought my first Rickenbacker yesterday, a left-handed 360 Mapleglo, made last year. Until now I've played Fenders so there's a learning curve here but I'm enjoying it. It sure is a beautiful guitar and comfy too!

First impressions:

It's light and very well-balanced both when sitting and standing.
There are a lot of tones available by twiddling the knobs.
Flatwound strings feel quite a bit different!
When I play the "Day Tripper" riff it sounds "just like the record" (I know, it wasn't a 360 on the record but...)

The only adjustment I felt I needed to make was to raise the bass pickup's low-E polepiece about a turn and a half. Anyway so far I'm loving it and looking forward to gigging with it next month. I can post pics if anyone's interested.

P.

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:48 pm

Congrats and welcome Peter. Yes do post pics.

lefty360 · Post by **lefty360** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:05 pm

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:19 pm

Peter, that's sweet! Congratulations and warm welcome. In what year was your new 360 built, I'm curious?

lefty360 · Post by **lefty360** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:29 pm

Hi Kira,

It's a 2008.

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:39 pm

Ooh, Mapleglo! My favorite! Looks like a beauty, and welcome to the forum!

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:01 pm

Welcome to the RRF, Peter !

That is a very nice looking Maple Glo -- good looking wood-grain patterns.

I hope you enjoy your Ric and participating in this Forum !

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:17 pm

Welcome to the forum, Peter. Beautiful MG you've got there.

jimk · Post by **jimk** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:25 pm

Great score, Peter. And welcome to the RRF. I've been a Rick owner for just a little over six months, and the shine still hasn't worn off yet, along with a goofy grin every time I mention the name Rickenbacker.
JimK

stringsncords · Post by **stringsncords** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:30 pm

Great looking MG - Congratulations!

Question: Are the "R" tailpieces on lefty guitars always upside-down?

Thanks, Bob

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:32 pm

Welcome to the fold. Lovely 360!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:50 pm

stringsncords wrote:Great looking MG - Congratulations!

Question: Are the "R" tailpieces on lefty guitars always upside-down?

Thanks, Bob

Yep. The tooling is all for righties. But it's right-side up if you're looking down at it while you're playing it!

BuddyDog · Post by **BuddyDog** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:58 pm

Welcome Peter!

Now just stay away from confluences,12 strings and solid bodies and you won't want another Rick (NOT!)

lefty360 · Post by **lefty360** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:00 pm

Yeah that "R" is the only concession to rightiness... I'm OK with it.

Thanks for all the welcomes!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:33 pm

Peter, congrats on the 360 and welcome to the forum!

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