Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I occasionally record cover songs with new, humorous lyrics (ala Weird Al) for friends' milestone birthdays, such as 40, 50, 60... I just did one last week for a friend who loves "Hey Joe," the Jimi Hendrix version. Guess what? I did the guitar parts with my Rick 660 instead of one of my 4 strats, and it sounded pretty darned good!

I was in a metal band in the early 90s and the ryhtm guitarist used a Ric 6er (not a solid body). It was interesting to say the least, but it worked.

I think that too many folks have an ill conceived notion as to what type of guitar (and/or amp) must be used with a particular style of music.

Yup, Richard. Couldn't agree with you more.

JimK

Howdy,

I've posted here before about how I used a "B" series 325 for lead duties in a C&W group here in Louisiana back in the 80's. It was seldom my first choice for twanging, but since it never broke a string and was always in tune, it served as a great back-up. It was ideal for stuff like "Polk Salad Annie", "Green River", anything else by CCR and of course the obligitory "Twist and Shout".
I've rocked the house at school Christmas shows for years with a 330 or 360/6. Plugged into an old Deluxe, I'd bash out a raucus version of "Run Rudolf, Run" to enthusiastic audiences. My Ricks always get compliments like: "What a cool guitar".
I suppose if looong sustain is your bag, stick with an 11 lb. Les Paul. I suspect many Tele/Strat/LP users would just as well served with a Rickenbacker 330/360/620 6-string. YMMV.

Eggman

Nope,can't play blues on a Rickenbacker.