Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hello all,

Well.... after receiving my first Rickenbacker 620 JG a few days ago, and doing some unplugged strumming in the living room, I decided to plug this baby in and see what she can do.

Man-oh-Man, was I pleasantly surprised.

So much praise is heaped upon the toasters that I was almost prepared to be let down by the Hi-gains. No Way! These stock Hi-gain pickups are fantastic. Sharp and bright on the bridge. Beautiful, crystal like bluesy sound with both pickups. And nice defined lush sound on neck only. I am really blown away.

I'm still fumbling with the knobs a little bit, mixing up the volumes and tones, as they are placed differently then my Gibson's and Epiphones of past and present.

The mystery 5th knob was a big suprise. WOW, you can really tune in some amazing sounds with that little guy.

Surprisingly, I did find that the 620 sounded better through my old Fender Deluxe than through my Ampeg Super Jet. Creamier and smoother through the Fender. On most guitars, I usually prefer the Ampeg.

I would like to experiment with Rick-O-Sound and hear how it sounds through both amps.

I am also dreaming of getting one of the Vox AC-30CC2's (from North Coast Music), I've always wanted a Vox. Wonder if anyone's ever did a side by side of the CC2 and the CC2X(Blue Alnico's) with a Ric? $500 more is a lot but if the sound is significantly better....

The 620 is amazing - Can't wait to record!

Welcome to the closest thing there is to heaven.

If you really want to fall in love, use a stereo delay into both amps, and play in stereo

Steve,

Something like a Boss DD-6 Digital Delay? That sounds like it would be nice!

Christopher: There is a just noticeable difference between the Celestion Blues and the other Vox speakers, especially the Greenbacks. $500 is indeed a chunk of change, but each time you plug in it is worth it.

Good on ya, Chris... and welcome!!

I'm going through the amp dilemma at the moment - missed out on a 60s AC30 (he wouldn't accept a $1500 holding deposit) and don't really know what to do. I'm still leaning toward a Roland JC-120 - that and a Vox Tonelab SE could be a nice combination. Not sure..... need help.....

Chris,

I'm glad you like your JG 620! I like mine, too. It's a 12-string with Hi-Gains and I actually prefer them to the "Toaster Tops".
For 12-strings, I think the 620 is the way to go: better sustain and treble than the 330-12 I once had.
Admittedly there's no such thing as a bad Rickenbacker! For me JG Rickenbackers have a certain..mystique, probably owing to John Lennon. It's sort of a subliminal visual knee-jerk assocaiation thing.

Respectfully,
Larry

Howard, I have used and LOVED my JC120 for years. The clean headroom and pristine tone (which is anything but sterile) works so well with my Rics. I never used the neck pickup til I got the Roland. And, if you must switch to a piezo-equipped acoustic during a gig, the JC120 works beautifully.

-BUT-

I haven't turned it on since I got my Traynor YC20 (15W Class A 1X12" combo). Ideally I will be running them in stereo, but I've just been using the little tube amp for months now...

Easily the best 2 amps I've ever used (and I've used a bunch).

Best of luck!

Noel

Thanks for that, Noel. I'm still working on it!