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Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:30 pm
by lefty360
Hi,
I bought my first Rickenbacker yesterday, a left-handed 360 Mapleglo, made last year. Until now I've played Fenders so there's a learning curve here but I'm enjoying it. It sure is a beautiful guitar and comfy too!
First impressions:
It's light and very well-balanced both when sitting and standing.
There are a lot of tones available by twiddling the knobs.
Flatwound strings feel quite a bit different!
When I play the "Day Tripper" riff it sounds "just like the record" (I know, it wasn't a 360 on the record but...)
The only adjustment I felt I needed to make was to raise the bass pickup's low-E polepiece about a turn and a half. Anyway so far I'm loving it and looking forward to gigging with it next month. I can post pics if anyone's interested.
P.
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:48 pm
by ken_j
Congrats and welcome Peter. Yes do post pics.
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:05 pm
by lefty360
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:19 pm
by kiramdear
Peter, that's sweet! Congratulations and warm welcome. In what year was your new 360 built, I'm curious?
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:29 pm
by lefty360
Hi Kira,
It's a 2008.
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:39 pm
by cjj
Ooh, Mapleglo! My favorite! Looks like a beauty, and welcome to the forum!
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:01 pm
by 8mileshigher
Welcome to the RRF, Peter !
That is a very nice looking Maple Glo -- good looking wood-grain patterns.
I hope you enjoy your Ric and participating in this Forum !
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:17 pm
by beatlefreak
Welcome to the forum, Peter. Beautiful MG you've got there.
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:25 pm
by jimk
Great score, Peter. And welcome to the RRF. I've been a Rick owner for just a little over six months, and the shine still hasn't worn off yet, along with a goofy grin every time I mention the name Rickenbacker.
JimK
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:30 pm
by stringsncords
Great looking MG - Congratulations!
Question: Are the "R" tailpieces on lefty guitars always upside-down?
Thanks, Bob
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:32 pm
by longhouse
Welcome to the fold. Lovely 360!
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:50 pm
by jingle_jangle
stringsncords wrote:Great looking MG - Congratulations!
Question: Are the "R" tailpieces on lefty guitars always upside-down?
Thanks, Bob
Yep. The tooling is all for righties. But it's right-side up if you're looking down at it while you're playing it!
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:58 pm
by BuddyDog
Welcome Peter!
Now just stay away from confluences,12 strings and solid bodies and you won't want another Rick (NOT!)
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:00 pm
by lefty360
Yeah that "R" is the only concession to rightiness... I'm OK with it.
Thanks for all the welcomes!
Re: Hi from a first-time Rick owner
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:33 pm
by rickenbrother
Peter, congrats on the 360 and welcome to the forum!
