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Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:20 pm
by Blaster
This week I just picked up a used Rickenbacker 360 in a fireglo finish. It wasn't until recently that I had even thought about playing a Ric, since they didn't appeal to me years ago. After playing my friends Ric a few months ago, I was really impressed with the Ric and the overall quality and thought it would be a guitar to get.
The Ric I bought is in near new condition and has the hi-gain pickups. The guitar plays wonderfully and it sounds even better. All of the pickup positions are clear and even sounding. There is an extra knob which I think is a blend knob, but not too sure...anyone know?
Overall, this will be a keeper
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:06 pm
by ken_j
Welcome to the forum Kurt. The 5th knob fades the neck pickup out.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:39 pm
by dr_bob
Welcome and congratulations. That's a beautiful guitar you've bought.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:13 am
by johneek
Gorgeous guitar Kurt...Congratulations and welcome to the Forum.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:34 am
by beatlefreak
Welcome to the forum!
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:38 am
by Darkhollow
Welcome to the forum!
And congratulations on the new Ric! She's a sexy little vixen.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:33 pm
by winston
Welcome to the forum Kurt. Yes that's a blend knob. It is a very effective device too.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:35 pm
by whojamfan
Welcome to the forum Kurt, nice 360
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:47 pm
by ozover50
Mmmmmm.......
nice FG!!
Welcome. Kurt.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:58 pm
by miltric
Welcome, Kurt.
I think I remember George Harrison once saying that he didn't find the 5th knob useful, but honestly, the Rick knobs were the first ones that really made sense to me. Having said that, I'm still learning all of the tonal variety that they make possible, and I've been playing them for several years now.
You're going to love the looks, feel, and sound of your new 360. Congrats!
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:22 pm
by modrock
A beauty !
Welcome to the forum !
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:18 pm
by jch
That's a nice FG
Oh, and welcome Kurt!
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:58 pm
by jdogric12
ken_j wrote:Welcome to the forum Kurt. The 5th knob fades the neck pickup out.
This has to be the most concise and accurate description of the 5th knob I've ever seen! Very cool, Ken. And welcome Kurt!
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:15 pm
by doctorwho
Welcome, Kurt!
I suggest that you download a copy of the Rickenbacker manual from the corporate site (
http://www.rickenbacker.com/pdfs/manual.pdf) ... it contains an excellent explanation of the controls on your guitar.
Re: Hi - I am a new Ric Owner...pics added
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:13 pm
by wj350
Beautiful FG and a warm welcome Kurt!
Bill