New to the forum and Rickenbackers!

varmint · Post by **varmint** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:29 am

Hi Sean, I have a 370/12, and I love it!
Be sure to try out different Ric 12's if you can to see what fits you best. The 370/12 strings are close together which is a problem for some folks. I've heard the 660/12 strings are spaced farther apart, (Correct me if I'm wrong guys) but I've never played one of those.

Welcome to the wunnerful world of Rickenbackers!

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:42 am

Go with your hands and fingers when deciding on a Ric 12....660 or a 300 series. If you need more width, go with the 660. I just like the 360's...and welcome BTW, Sean

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:11 pm

Oh, the humanity!!! My 360 wasn't delivered today...that means Monday before I see my baby. An entire WEEKEND! I don't know if I can take it...

David, that's an absolutely beautiful 370! I've played a 360/12, and didn't have that much of a problem with the string spacing, though it was a pretty tight fit. I'd like to try a 660 to see if the spacing makes that big of a difference to me.

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:00 pm

It's HERE!!! Later delivery than normal, apparently. Of course, I'm still at work and won't be able to see it for another few hours. I don't know if I can make it...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:20 pm

Drugs might help.

And they'll be cheaper, too.

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:31 pm

Well, I do work at a pharmacy. Maybe I can find something.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:37 pm

Do the drugs and then play...sorry, flashback

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:49 pm

Do what I do - assume the foetal position on the floor, rock back and forth and suck your thumb and moan for a while. It helps!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:04 pm

Howard, what other deep dark secrets would you care to share with us?

On second thought, never mind.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:09 pm

Occasionally I put on a tutu, climb onto the garage roof and ........ Oops, you said 'never mind'!!

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:50 pm

Alright, it's here, and I love it. It's a bit hard to play at the moment, as it has flatwounds with a wound G on it, but it sounds amazing. I couldn't be happier.

Let's see if I can get a picture to work...

expomick · Post by **expomick** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:42 pm

Very nice.

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:48 pm

Thanks, Mick.

From the decoder on Bjorn Eriksson's page, it looks like it was made in June 1990.

Such a cool guitar! I can't get over how unique it is compared to the normal Fender/Gibson designs. Truly an original, my hat's off to the folks at Rickenbacker.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:33 pm

Yeah, Sean! And you'll find that the further you get "into" Ricks, the more there is to discover and marvel over!