Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Yes, I have a 330...

http://www.rickresource.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=43&post=119034#POST119034

But once again, these are the older hi-gains, which sound very different to the newer hi-gains.....it never ends!

Here is an interesting primer on guitar pickups and their relative width.

Never mind the "metaphysics" of it. Everyone has their preferences for whatever reason. As for Ricks, especially if you actually use the neck PU frequently in the PU mix, the best Ricks are 21 fret models.On a related note, how come no one ever mentions that when the V series came out, note that the Bridge PU is stuck right up against the bridge! Sure, that makes for a brighter tone, but what was really wrong with leaving that PU in the place it always was on the 60s Ricks?[see the new C 63 12; the PU is back where it's supposed to be.]Anyone else want to comment on this?

Regarding Tillman's work, it's one of few scholarly discussions on this topic but it's also quite theoretical. The major flaw of all such works that I've seen is that they invoke wave theory- which is fine and applicable- except that a musical instrument string vibrates in a helix which is truly advanced wave theory and adds far more complexity than is ever considered.

Bottom line: what sounds great and what doesn't is all that matters in these discussions.

"Bottom line: what sounds great and what doesn't is all that matters in these discussions."

Agreed! If I've learned ANYTHING on the 'Net, it's that what's "most important" is that the screws need to be slotted-head, not philips!