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     Christopher Hackett (Shochu_brother) New member Username: Shochu_brother Post Number: 18 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.198.205.239 |
Hello all, Well.... after receiving my first Rickenbacker 620 JG a few days ago, and doing some unplugged strumming in the living room, I decided to plug this baby in and see what she can do. Man-oh-Man, was I pleasantly surprised. So much praise is heaped upon the toasters that I was almost prepared to be let down by the Hi-gains. No Way! These stock Hi-gain pickups are fantastic. Sharp and bright on the bridge. Beautiful, crystal like bluesy sound with both pickups. And nice defined lush sound on neck only. I am really blown away. I'm still fumbling with the knobs a little bit, mixing up the volumes and tones, as they are placed differently then my Gibson's and Epiphones of past and present. The mystery 5th knob was a big suprise. WOW, you can really tune in some amazing sounds with that little guy. Surprisingly, I did find that the 620 sounded better through my old Fender Deluxe than through my Ampeg Super Jet. Creamier and smoother through the Fender. On most guitars, I usually prefer the Ampeg. I would like to experiment with Rick-O-Sound and hear how it sounds through both amps. I am also dreaming of getting one of the Vox AC-30CC2's (from North Coast Music), I've always wanted a Vox. Wonder if anyone's ever did a side by side of the CC2 and the CC2X(Blue Alnico's) with a Ric? $500 more is a lot but if the sound is significantly better.... The 620 is amazing - Can't wait to record! | ||
| Steve Carsello (Steverok) Senior Member Username: Steverok Post Number: 130 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 136.182.2.222 |
Welcome to the closest thing there is to heaven. If you really want to fall in love, use a stereo delay into both amps, and play in stereo :-) | ||
| Christopher Hackett (Shochu_brother) New member Username: Shochu_brother Post Number: 19 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.198.205.239 |
Steve, Something like a Boss DD-6 Digital Delay? That sounds like it would be nice! | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3760 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.220 |
Christopher: There is a just noticeable difference between the Celestion Blues and the other Vox speakers, especially the Greenbacks. $500 is indeed a chunk of change, but each time you plug in it is worth it. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1149 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.220.52.199 |
Good on ya, Chris... and welcome!! I'm going through the amp dilemma at the moment - missed out on a 60s AC30 (he wouldn't accept a $1500 holding deposit) and don't really know what to do. I'm still leaning toward a Roland JC-120 - that and a Vox Tonelab SE could be a nice combination. Not sure..... need help..... | ||
| Larry Carroll (Eggman) New member Username: Eggman Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 66.157.165.180 |
Chris, I'm glad you like your JG 620! I like mine, too. It's a 12-string with Hi-Gains and I actually prefer them to the "Toaster Tops". For 12-strings, I think the 620 is the way to go: better sustain and treble than the 330-12 I once had. Admittedly there's no such thing as a bad Rickenbacker! For me JG Rickenbackers have a certain..mystique, probably owing to John Lennon. It's sort of a subliminal visual knee-jerk assocaiation thing. Respectfully, Larry | ||
| Noel Christian Riddell (Longhouse) Senior Member Username: Longhouse Post Number: 286 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 68.217.162.61 |
Howard, I have used and LOVED my JC120 for years. The clean headroom and pristine tone (which is anything but sterile) works so well with my Rics. I never used the neck pickup til I got the Roland. And, if you must switch to a piezo-equipped acoustic during a gig, the JC120 works beautifully. -BUT- I haven't turned it on since I got my Traynor YC20 (15W Class A 1X12" combo). Ideally I will be running them in stereo, but I've just been using the little tube amp for months now... Easily the best 2 amps I've ever used (and I've used a bunch). Best of luck! Noel | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1281 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.220.11.183 |
Thanks for that, Noel. I'm still working on it! |
