Two recent modifications, 50% success rate

[parker_knoll]

thanks Rod, I actually found a post about that on the Rickenbacker forum. i'll give it a try next string change before giving up on the ac'cent.

[paologregorio]

I'm liking the HB sound. I've had to screw it right down so it doesn't overwhelm the bridge pickup.

If you want to boost the signal of your bridge p/up, you can place a ceramic bar magnet on the underside of the p/up to boost its output; the tone should be the same, just louder. I've done this with the 12K bridge toasters on my 381s.

[paologregorio]

Toby,

This might sound silly, but if you push the ball ends of the strings in so they sit under the string slots it really locks the strings in and creates more tension on the accent vibrato and more pull across the bridge. It might help with the tone situation. I know it made a difference with my 365.

Good point! I didn't even think of that because I always bend the ball end of the strings before installing them on my Accent-equipped Ricks (every six string ).