No, I don't like The Beatles...

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by enricosonic » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:21 pm

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That's mainly for the old ones. (But a real thing). Supposedly you just need to adjust the neck by hand and then use the truss rods to stabilize it (rather than using them to change the relief). Most techs in Seattle know how to handle them (and one of the old Rickenbacker employees is up in Snohomish)
It sounds like a two man job… maybe three.

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by JSett » Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:58 pm

enricosonic wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:21 pm
cestlamort wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:21 pm
That's mainly for the old ones. (But a real thing). Supposedly you just need to adjust the neck by hand and then use the truss rods to stabilize it (rather than using them to change the relief). Most techs in Seattle know how to handle them (and one of the old Rickenbacker employees is up in Snohomish)
It sounds like a two man job… maybe three.
I've read it's best to either clamp the body to the bench and adjust or get a second pair of hands to hold the body down while you tighten them. Sounds like a faff about to me. Apparently the old rods used to be very easy to strip the threads on (plus the board lifting thing) but more modern ones aren't an issue.

I'm not overly fussy about action as long as it's comfortable so hopefully it'll arrive close enough.
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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by enricosonic » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:10 am

JSett wrote:
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:58 pm

I've read it's best to either clamp the body to the bench and adjust or get a second pair of hands to hold the body down while you tighten them. Sounds like a faff about to me. Apparently the old rods used to be very easy to strip the threads on (plus the board lifting thing) but more modern ones aren't an issue.

I'm not overly fussy about action as long as it's comfortable so hopefully it'll arrive close enough.
Yeah, if the shop is setting it up for you I’m sure you’ll be good to go. It’s literally been two decades since mine was set up and I use a similar 12-52 set.

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by DaddyDom » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:48 am

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I'm surprised to see a 360 instead of a 330, but they're basically the same with more bling,
Basically, yes but the major difference for me and the reason I'm on permanent lookout for the 'right' 360 is the front edge. On a 330, I way prefer the sharp top edge albeit unbound; on a normal 360 I just do not like the soft, rolled edge.

But a 6-string bound 360? Now you're talking! Reasonably rare and very beautiful. :w00t:

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by Flurko » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:33 pm

I agree, I never clicked visually with the standard 360s, the rolled front edge and the shape variant make them look too small and blobbish for my tastes. That being said, maybe actually playing one would make my tastes steer in the opposite way !

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by enricosonic » Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 pm

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But a 6-string bound 360? Now you're talking! Reasonably rare and very beautiful. :w00t:
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This is arguably the most beautiful guitar I own. Still… crushed in the March Madness contest.

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by OffYourFace » Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:36 pm

Wow, that's hott ^

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by JSett » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:34 pm

enricosonic wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 pm
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This is arguably the most beautiful guitar I own. Still… crushed in the March Madness contest.
Yeah, that's the beast I was initially looking for. Not all that common a model really from what I can tell!

You had a tough draw in the March Madness though.
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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by enricosonic » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:59 pm

JSett wrote:
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You had a tough draw in the March Madness though.
I did, and this ain’t straightwaistguitars.com

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by enricosonic » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:04 pm

DaddyDom wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:48 am
Flurko wrote:
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:51 am
I'm surprised to see a 360 instead of a 330, but they're basically the same with more bling,
Basically, yes but the major difference for me and the reason I'm on permanent lookout for the 'right' 360 is the front edge. On a 330, I way prefer the sharp top edge albeit unbound; on a normal 360 I just do not like the soft, rolled edge.
This never happens but there are three on eBay right now. Your choice of Jetglo, Mapleglo and Fireglo.

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by JSett » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:06 am

Well, hello...

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by GreenKnee » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:19 am

Beautiful!
Looks just like the one from REM back in the day:
https://youtu.be/rQo0cR1onRM

40 years ago! :fp:

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by sal paradise » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:56 am

I always forget what Michael Stipe looked like with hair, and how small Bill Berry is.

I was only 1 when this was filmed though, so you can imagine my generation of REM was of a different look entirely.

P.s. the guitar looks lovely. Interested to hear what you think of the sound for your needs.
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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by Jonesie » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:58 am

I really can't wait to hear what you think of it. Gorgeous!

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Re: No, I don't like The Beatles...

Post by JSett » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:39 am

I was also only 1 year old when that R.E.M. performance happened!

I can only give a brief review as I can't play it much yet. I've put my back out really quite badly and am struggling to stand or sit without significant agony. Fun times. However, I battled through a half hour or playing with the adrenaline of excitement (and a little weed to smooth off the pain :D ). Fortunately it's pretty light. Also, sorry for the mess, the kitchen fit has exploded the rest of the house so I have approx 6 sq ft to play guitar in :fp:

I can see why some people would hate these necks, they are very unique. I, personally, love it. Hell, I'd happily have it skinnier but it's pretty much the exact size as my hand grip. It sounds as I expected from all the times I've heard them on record. There's definitely nothing 'High' about the Hi Gain pickups...pretty weak output, but that's easily overcome. Neck pickup is a muddy mess, very boomy - is this normal? I spend 99.9% of my time on the bridge anyway. I was expecting to have to take out the trademark strangle cap they apparently have on the bridge pickup but, upon checking the wiring, it's either been removed or wasn't there to begin with...which is a bonus.

So far, so good. I will reserve judgement for when I can play it comfortably and give it a blast with the band at proper volumes.

Point of note: the stock Ric hardcase is really nice. It's not much to look at but the clasps are solid as hell and easier to use than the classic Fender/Gibbo/etc ones...it's just the way they close, it's the small details for me.

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