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W00t! It's here!
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:47 pm
by scott_s
Man, after 10 years of lusting, I finally have my own Rickenbacker. The neck (thicker than any of my other guitars at 0.92") fits my hand like a glove, and after installing new strings and tweaking the setup a little, I can't put it down!
Thanks to everyone here for helping me search, and Peter for running such a great community.
A couple surprises though: the Hi-Gains don't put out as much juice as the pickups in my Telecaster, and the low, flat frets will take some getting used to!
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:19 pm
by winston
Scott no worries about the double post. We have a great webmaster, I am confident that he will fix that.
Congrats on your purchase. I routinely switch between my Strats and my Rics. I have a new love too my V64 also in JG.
They do take some getting used to, especially if you are used to playing lead on a Tele or a Strat. They are worth the effort though.
BTW you will find that with a bit of tweaking of your amp that you will get the sort of sound that you are looking for.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:04 pm
by ken_swearingen
Scott, congrats its a beauty A.
Whats a Woot?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:06 pm
by doctorwho
Congrats, Scott! If it didn't come with a manual, download one from the RIC site. It will help you sort out the peculiarities of the fifth knob.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:21 am
by red_rob
Love JG 330s...beautiful simplicity. and the rosewood neck is brought out by the darker finish.
Scott....they've got you now....they're under your skin....it may be your first...but it won't be your last!
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:44 am
by alanz
Whats a Woot?
It's Internet speak for "Whoo hoo!"
330's are great, just great. I bought a Vox AD50VT amp just for my 330 - great combination.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:49 am
by kcole4001
Oh yeah! One is just the beginning!
Enjoy
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:03 am
by ozover50
Congratulations, Scott! A 330 is a great
start. The usual response around these parts is "now you need to get a 12 string!", so I'll play the devil's advocate.
In the meantime, have lots of fun with the 330.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:07 am
by red_rob
All I'm going to say is...
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:33 pm
by winston
Jeez Rob I had to go check my music room to make sure my 12 was still here. LOL Yeh Scott a 12 s/b next on your list.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:52 pm
by red_rob
busted. sorry winston mate!
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:54 pm
by jingle_jangle
Scott, is your 330 a new or pre-owned guitar?
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:17 pm
by j_gary
Hey Ken, I'm with you on the woot what? Why I was wondering what a woot weighs?
Scott, nice catch!
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:20 pm
by jingle_jangle
A woot weighs two smoots, which are 3.1 yards long each.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:34 pm
by red_rob
depends what hemisphere you're in paul. i once read about a smoot in indonesia which measured 17 cubits in diameter. i need to go to bed now.