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     Geoffrey Lawton (Golfo) New member Username: Golfo Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 24.61.21.170 |
me again. i've been trying to read up on the rick line. the 650 (dakota, etc.) are the humbucker models. the reviews at harmonycentrlal are very positive - some saying it's the best humbucker guitar ever. what does the rick crowd think? thanks again geoff | ||
| Bob Belloff (Belloff) Senior Member Username: Belloff Post Number: 217 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 67.85.191.150 |
Great great guitar. The ONLY thing I do not like about it was a little lack of proper balance and the fact that it slides off my leg while sitting. Otherwise it is awesome. | ||
| Ken Joseph (Ken_j) Senior Member Username: Ken_j Post Number: 391 Registered: 07-2003 Posted From: 198.208.223.35 |
I'm still evaluating the sound of the 650C I pickup last week but I find the balance on mine perfect both sitting or standing with a strap. It seems that the pickups are out of phase though. With both selected it seems to loose some bottom end and gets a little of that nasal like tone. I did check the wiring it it is correct per the info on the RIC website. I may have to contact their service to see if this is normal. The bridge and neck pickups are different by part number. I really like the wider neck. | ||
| Alex Smith (Roadrunners) Senior Member Username: Roadrunners Post Number: 285 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 65.170.120.116 |
I've Heard some people not liking the thick heel. But I Love it. Ill use quotes I once heard to describe the 650's...... "The Rickenbacker 650 is the Nicest looking Guitar that rickenbacker has" (not that I agree with that) "The Rickenbacker 650 is one of the best valued guitars on the market" Chris Clayton of Pick of the Ricks .....Ill be buying one from him very shortly.....  | ||
| Ken Joseph (Ken_j) Senior Member Username: Ken_j Post Number: 393 Registered: 07-2003 Posted From: 198.208.223.35 |
What heel? | ||
| Ken Joseph (Ken_j) Senior Member Username: Ken_j Post Number: 394 Registered: 07-2003 Posted From: 198.208.223.35 |
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| Alex Smith (Roadrunners) Senior Member Username: Roadrunners Post Number: 289 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 65.170.120.116 |
goto www.edromanguitars.com and check out the Van Campen mod.....he shaves down the heel for you. although I dont agree with most of his oppinions, Shaving down the neck heel makes it a bit more comfortable for some. | ||
| John Hall (Johnhall) Senior Member Username: Johnhall Post Number: 884 Registered: 01-2003 Posted From: 64.105.135.123 |
It also does a great job of weakening the neck at a critical point. | ||
| Alex Smith (Roadrunners) Senior Member Username: Roadrunners Post Number: 292 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 65.170.120.116 |
Yes, notice thats why I said the word "some".....I wouldnt want to modify my 650 like that.....but some do....who wants to change those nice pickups out of that guitar for some crappy Dimarzios or whatever they are?! | ||
| Alex Smith (Roadrunners) Senior Member Username: Roadrunners Post Number: 293 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 65.170.120.116 |
Pardon, Seymour Duncans |
