quapman Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Now I'm trying to decide if I should just trade my Tele in on this to lessen the blow to my wallet. Frankly it plays way better, looks cooler, and sounds like what I wish my Tele sounded like. Still love the Tele, but dunno if I'd actually miss it when I take the Ric home 10 yrs from now the blow on your wallet will be but a lost memory. But you would still have your tele... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 If the Rick is brattier than your Tele, no harm in letting the Tele go. There are a lot of them out there so you could always get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 ok I'll play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dub-T-123 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 10 yrs from now the blow on your wallet will be but a lost memory. But you would still have your tele... ;) This is true If the Rick is brattier than your Tele, no harm in letting the Tele go. There are a lot of them out there so you could always get another one. This is also true. I'll probably keep the Tele, but would trade it for this Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 620/12 This is the nearest I can get to a post...a Maple Glo 620/12... Mine's the 6 And looks exactly as beautiful as this one... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think the maple glo is my favorite color. Looks great! Yours too cookie! I stalked my shop and found another picture of my guitar on their photobucket She's a beauty huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ahh wait, that one is a 12, not mine. Looks exactly the same though. I thought that was it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hokay, I went to the shop to make another payment and snapped a picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 That's classy! What's that tiny knob do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 "Blend" knob: "Many Rickenbacker guitars come with a fifth control knob providing extra tone adjustment capabilities. Using this control to adjust the volume of the bass pickup in relation to a pre-selected treble pickup lead volume setting, you can set it at the tone you will use more often. Or it can function as a bass/treble equalization control. To use the fifth knob as a bass pickup volume equalizer, first place both volume and both tone controls on the instrument at their maximum clockwise positions. Then, move the pickup selector to the treble position and set the amplifier to the desired lead sound. Now, switch the pickup selector to the bass pick up. The fifth tone knob can now be adjusted in order to bring the rhythm sound to a volume compatible with the already selected lead sound volume. To use the fifth knob in a set position, first place both volume controls and both tone controls on the instrument at their maximum clockwise positions, and move the pickup selector to the center position. Now adjust the amplifier, by setting the gain controls at the desired volume and the bass and the treble controls at their maximum positions. Finally, adjust the fine tone selection knob on the instrument until the tone which will be used most frequently is reached, and leave it in that position. After the small knob has been set, the pickup selector may be moved down for maximum treble or up for maximum bass. The variable volume and tone controls on either the amplifier or the instrument can now be moved to the desired volume and tone settings. To use the fifth knob as an equalization control, first place both volume controls and the treble tone control on the instrument at their maximum clockwise positions, and move the pickup selector to the center position. Move the bass tone control on the instrument to its maximum counter-clockwise positions, and set the volume and tone controls on the amplifier to their desired positions. Now, with the instrument's treble up full and the bass at its minimum, the fine tone selection knob can be used as a tone equalizer, moving the instrument through the entire tonal range without adjusting the amplifier" Owner's Manual CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hokay, I went to the shop to make another payment and snapped a picture *drool* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've never owned a Ric, not a bass or a guitar. If I did, it'd be that one cause man that is one nice looking guitar! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks everybody! That explanation of the blend control will be helpful to me. I haven't figured out how the knobs work, but it sounds so great you can just turn them all up and it sounds sweet rct - I felt the same way. Can't wait to take this home. It kicks *** in every way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brytam Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hi. I have a 2005 Rick 620 Firelgo. This is an amazing guitar! I bought it off of EBay in 2007 (Ricks are pretty rare in North Carolina. Rarely see one in any music stores around here.) I love the way it feels when you strap it on & I always get compliments, not only on the look but also the sound I get from it. That extra tone knob is a great plus to the Rick tone. The slim body just feels like it hugs you when you play. You WILL fall in love with your Rick! Cool pic! I have always liked the natural finish & the checkerboard binding is a plus as well. Your 660 is a step up from my 620. Beautiful guitar! I also play a 1974 Rick 4001 bass Fireglo that I bought used in 1975. Since then, the frets have had to be redone twice, but it's still rockin'! I guarantee you that your Rick will last you a lifetime...and then some! ...Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hokay, I went to the shop to make another payment and snapped a picture Alright! Great looking Mapleglo Axe. I backed a lead player in 1969-1970, who played a Ric 620 in Jetglo. He played it through a Fender Twin Reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I just put a 660 on layaway yesterday and I need to feed my obsession while I wait to pay it off. I didn't really plan on buying when I went to the shop, but this 660 felt like the one for me and I couldn't let it go. The guitar sounds amazing too. The pickups sound real clear with something extra nice about them? Dunno what it is, but I'm in love Well done Dub. I have a 360-6 and a 360C63-12 aside from my Gibs they are among my favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks all! Brytam - excellent combo! Ever seen the guitar version of the 4001? That's a pretty cool guitar too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I just love my "little 5th knob" on my Ric's. It really allows for a great range of sound & settings. Great idea. What excellent guitars IMHO. You either love them or hate them I guess. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brytam Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks all! Brytam - excellent combo! Ever seen the guitar version of the 4001? That's a pretty cool guitar too Yes. That was originally what I had hoped for, the body & headstock with the wave like the 4001 bass. That is the model 481, made in the 70's. I have seen a couple on EBay in the past, but they are high priced, somewhat rare I guess these days. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Beauty Dub. Love the body shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks dude I'll play yyz on it just for you! Or uhh.. Try to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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