Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I am trying to decide which model I should get, a 330/6, 360/6, or maybe a 370/6. Currently I have the 650E and the 360/12 v64.

I like to play classic rock from 60s and 70s, blues, "hard" rock (ie, Zep, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, The Who, Stones, no metal), I like to play 80's alternative music also.

I have two older Fender Tube amps and several pedals. I am an amateur and play solely for fun.

Seems like the 360 is more comfortable due to the roundness of the body and the 330 has a cool vibe and is a little less expensive. I don't know much about the 370 except it is like the 360 but with 3 pickups.

What do you all think about the differences in these three models sound wise, etc.? I have played a 360, but not the 330 or 370. Thanks for the input!

well all those bands were firmly rooted in Gibson and Fender .

Blackmore was a ES 335 guy on the first two LP/Cd's then changed to Strats.

Pete Townshend was a user of lots of guitars ,but the early stuff was some strats, some Ricks then came SG Specials then the Les Paul Deluxes then the Schecter Tele/bucker model.now he plays J-200 acoustics and Takamine 's and electric he is a Strat guy.On one or tow songs the Rick comes out .-The Kids are alright and I Can't Explain.

The Stones are almost strictly Fender since Ronnie joined ,with Mick Taylor -he was a Gibson guy through and through.Now he plays lots of guitars.
Keith is a Tele guy ..........period

Led Zep is first two lp/cd's Danelectro and Tele,with Gibson acoustic.
With the 5th lp/cd the Les Paul shows up ,the 12 string on Stairway to Heaven is a Fender 12 electric.More often than not ...with Pagey -the amp was the thing mixed with mic placement.

David Gilmour ----99% Strat .

I've had quite a few Ricks, but the two you're asking about I had a mid 80's 360 and (still have) a '66 335. Maybe it's because it's older, but I like the 335 WAY more. Plays easier, sounds better as a lead instrument, and just feels better to me. I had one of the Rick humbuckers installed in my 360 and found the difference minimal; my 335 has some cheesy boost unit a previous owner installed but sounds great clean or dirty.

I have not seen a 335, so thanks, I'll look for one.

Mark, I'm new to electric guitars so bear with me. Are you saying that the 330/360/370's sound is music/artist specific? I had heard throughout my "rock and roll" years that Ricks had a specific sound and were not versatile and limited to certain types of music.

But I thought that was in error. Are these Rick models unsuitable for classic rock/blues other than Beatles, REM, The Jam, etc? I thought the guitars would only be limited by their single-coil sound vs humbuckers. I do not currently have access to these models, so I am learning from this Forum along with other sources. Thanks.

Guitar magazines are the work of Satan, they tell you stupid things like...you must buy a Les Paul for Rock, a Telecaster for country etc. They will say a Rickenbacker is a one sound guitar best suited to rhythm work. ********! Guitar mags are evil servants of capitalism and want to make you part with your hard earned cash, you are only limited by your imagination. Dare to be different, be a rock/blues playing Rickie owner, my 360 is my main guitar and I love it. 'Nuff said.

Yep.

I agree guys. A friend of mine is a rock guitar monster, he can play just about any style and he loves my Rickenbacker 330 6 string. Robert Ashford.