| Author | Message | ||
     Mark Revel (Mark_revel) New member Username: Mark_revel Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.216.187.22 |
I found out the 360 is within my budget too...how do they sound in comparison? A lot of reviews said these Rics are not suitable for solos or lead playing. Is this true? Help! I'm gonna go play some tomorrow. Mark | ||
| Anthony Carey (Tony_carey) Senior Member Username: Tony_carey Post Number: 746 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 81.156.250.164 |
Mark, in a word....RUBBISH! Any one who writes that sort of stuff should be forced to eat their own pencils, because they obviously know nothing about Rics. I only play Rics (1997, 360V64-12, 330's) & I solo madly on them & they sound GREAT. | ||
| Gary Clauson (Doctorwho) Senior Member Username: Doctorwho Post Number: 1542 Registered: 06-2002 Posted From: 64.168.183.122 |
Mark, listen to some R.E.M. - Peter Buck uses a 360 in much of the leads (and rhythm) tracks. I don't think many would find his leads "unsuitable"! Also, think about the 12-string leads in any of the Byrds' songs: if a 360 were unsuitable, a 370/12 most certainly be unsuitable, too. As Tony said, "RUBBISH!" | ||
| John McKelvy (Wormdiet) Senior Member Username: Wormdiet Post Number: 641 Registered: 01-2003 Posted From: 66.56.127.42 |
If you are reading the reviews over at harmony central, take-'em with a grain of salt on the whole "lead" thing. Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney has used a 330 on several albums. It snarls and hisses as well as anything, if you need it to. | ||
| danhamilton (Qmoder) Senior Member Username: Qmoder Post Number: 178 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 216.180.65.210 |
Nope it can be done. Be patient when you first get it. It requires a time period to get used to it and the guitar to break in. Then bam your there and man does it sound good. | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 2524 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 67.180.37.56 |
Don't forget that mystical blend knob. It is the key to a range of unique voicings! | ||
| Noel Christian Riddell (Longhouse) Senior Member Username: Longhouse Post Number: 282 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 68.217.164.47 |
Rics are not Strats or Les Pauls ---- but more importantly THOSE GUITARS ARE NOT RICKENBACKERS -and they cannot do what Rics do. Or look as good while they're doing it. Unless you're stictly a metal player or traditional jazzbo, a Ric CAN be your sole (or main) guitar. Noel | ||
| Kent Fletcher (Brammy) Senior Member Username: Brammy Post Number: 251 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 24.25.246.85 |
yup.... soul guitar | ||
| Mark Revel (Mark_revel) New member Username: Mark_revel Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 157.127.124.134 |
Cool! After I get outta work, I'm heading to KC to play a 620, 330, & 360. I will be playing blues & Christian praise tunes. I do solo quite a bit as well. I'll post tomorrow on what I gleaned &/or bought! Is there a playing difference between 330s & 360s? Or 620s for that matter as they all have the same neck dimensions? Thanks! Mark | ||
| Peter McCormack (Admin) Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 3824 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 142.166.105.230 |
Mark: Each of these instruments has a different body feel and, to my way of thinking, that plays a role in performance. The 620 is more compact while the bodies of the 330 and 360 are much larger in comparison. I don't think it is possible for me to ignore the body size even though necks may be identical. Also, the feel of the binding is also a factor. While most people can adapt to most things, there is no substitute for trying out an instrument before you buy it. |
