| Author | Message | ||
     paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1767 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 24.23.164.148 |
BTW, congratulations. Simon, on your new honey! | ||
| Robert Callaghan (Red_rob) Intermediate Member Username: Red_rob Post Number: 76 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 194.74.48.4 |
My second (third really...I've got 2 Rics) is a Gretsch. Gorgeous 6118 smoke green anniversary. Totally different sound and feel, but fantastic as well. Try em | ||
| Noel Christian Riddell (Longhouse) Senior Member Username: Longhouse Post Number: 254 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 68.217.135.72 |
Simon, the Aerodyne Tele is a great instrument. It's funny, I actually feel guilty when I play my non-Ric guitars. The Aerodyne, as you probably know has a P90 at the neck and a Tele p/u at the bridge (I'm told they are Texas Specials, but not advertised as such). It's very lightweight and looks great with its creme binding and painted peghead.  The combination of basswood body, maple neck, and rosewood board seems to work quite well with the pickup configuration. I can use it for stinging British leads, crying Pete Anderson type Tele lines, and clarion sparkle. I had a Tele '72 Custom (Keef style) before and, as much as I liked its look, couldn't connect with the tone -or the feel of the neck as you neared the 12th fret. The Aerodyne came out of the box as familiar feeling as a longtime lover. Looks totatlly boss too:  Luckily Fender has recontinued the line after a brief legal wrangle. They are CIJ too (crafted in Japan). Cheers, Noel | ||
| Noel Christian Riddell (Longhouse) Senior Member Username: Longhouse Post Number: 255 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 68.217.135.72 |
For something totally different, I suggest the Dano Longhorn. 31 Frets!  | ||
| John McKelvy (Wormdiet) Senior Member Username: Wormdiet Post Number: 600 Registered: 01-2003 Posted From: 152.22.12.56 |
After my 330MG, my "second fiddle" is actually a flute. It's a "simple system, keyless" flute IE an "Irish" flute made for playing traditional music. Much, much fun. Anyways, if/when I get a non-rick guitar, it would be either a Gibby 335 clone like a heritage or a hofner, or some offbeat Fender like a jazzmaster. | ||
| Tim Gruenhagen (Tim_g) New member Username: Tim_g Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 134.53.64.231 |
I'm not yet a Ric owner (stil waiting for my 660/12) but wanted to suggest you check out G&L guitars. G&L was Leo Fender's last company. The guitars are made at the original Fender factory with much hands-on attention. Beatiful wood, finish, and craftsmanship. I have a G&L ASAT Classic semi-hollow body (tele style) that I love. They can be had fairly cheap from Ebay. Although I custom ordered mine to get exactly what I wanted. Highly recommended. | ||
| Dean Steliga (Bitzerguy) Junior Member Username: Bitzerguy Post Number: 21 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 66.158.149.79 |
Simon, I have a Godin Exit22, and an LP Deluxe as my second fiddles. Actually, the Exit22 is my main 6 string (660/12 is main guitar) and the LP is third string, used only when I absolutley need the LP tone. The Exit22 is probably one of the best "bang for the buck" working guitars out there. It has many personalities, witha neck that is the closest in playability as my 660 that I have ever tried. It is fast, versatile and gorgeous. If you can, go try out the Exit22, it will genuinely surprise you. I got talked in to trying it at a store where I was considering a really beat up 90's 330 (price was WAY too high and he wouldn't budge). The owner got down the Exit22 and plugged it into a Bassman RI. I was stunned/blown away/shocked. I also left with it, and use it at every gig, jam, session. Highly recommended. ...Dean | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1773 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
I second Red Rob's Gretsch recommendation. They don't make me obsess like Ricks do, but when they're good, they're a great counterbalance for jangle. Jangle 'n' twang. Twangle? | ||
| Steve Lasko (Janglebox) Junior Member Username: Janglebox Post Number: 34 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.48.245.125 |
One of the guys to whom we first sold a JangleBox uses it with his Tele... he told us we should have called the unit "TwangleBox". lol! | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1779 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
Which reminds me of David Lindley's latest effort: Twango Bango! BTW, don't look now, Noel, but your Tele got buried in concrete... |
