Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'm thinking maybe a 330 Jetglo http://www.willcuttguitars.com/details.asp?stock_id=212 Or Fireglo ?? http://www.music123.com/Rickenbacker-330-i10803.music I'm also interested in the 381V69 (6 or 12) but they're quite a price jump. Some of the appointments of the 360 seem superior, but yet that stubby lower horn reminds me of an amphibian appendage trying to grow back.http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=360 Thoughts - Experience?? If mulah was no object, I'd probably get the black Jetglo 330 and a Fireglo 381/12V69 http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=381/12V69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Yes. Don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'm with Batotman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Come on guys, why? Talk to me man! I'd definitely being going for the clean vintage tone on these dudes. Or nailing that Tom Petty tone. "She was an American Girl - - " If I bought the 12 I'd have to learn Roger McGuinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I've not played one that felt worth a crap. And they are hideous. I think you have to be over 40 or a beatles fan to appreciate one. Gretsch is infinitely cooler and in my opinion, completely better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I'm plus 8 on meeting your first criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jTreu Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by batotman Gretsch is infinitely cooler and in my opinion, completely better. +1:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by GAS Man I'm plus 8 on meeting your first criteria. I was gonna say 50 but I know BK would not be pleased.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 go for the Rics dude, everytime I see one I GAS for them bad, I havent pulled the trigger yet because I dont quite know where it would fit into my rig tonaly.... but when I get a class A amp I will get one for sure:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Buy a Danelectro DC12 if you want Petty/McGuinn. The Danelectro is cooler and, believe it or not, more playable. I have a brand new old stock B&W DC12 w/tags that I'll be putting on eBay soon, but don't wait for then, buy a Dano NOW. You'll have a thousand dollars left over for your next GAS attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by batotman Gretsch is infinitely cooler and in my opinion, completely better. Probably, but probably also quite a bit different. Right? Getsch is going to be bulkier with a woodier tone. Ricky is going to be more of a penetrating bright tone, right? I associate Gretsch more with Rockabilly which is actually one of my fave guitar styles. (or Chet Atkins style) From what I gather the Rickies are also more suited to Rhythm playing. And I associate them more with vintage rock tones and the 70s Tom Petty sound. Also, I could pick up a fireglo Ricky for a grand, what a decent Gretsch going to run me?. I usually guess it would be over $2K for da goods I also already have a ES 335, so the gain with the Gretsch would probably mostly be with more of a single coil tone, correct? They confuse me with their pups, Filtertron, TV Jones, DynaSonic, HiloTrons etc., I never find an explanation for what is what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 You can do lead on Rics as well, its a different tone, but overdriven you can get a nice raw bitting bright blues tone. They are great guitars, it just happens that where they shine is clean rhythm especialy through class A amps, VOX, orange, dr z, etc:), and the prices cant be beat, also check out the 650 dakota, its got a maple fretboard, and walnut body I believe. As well they sell for around 700$ (the price of a decent MIC gretsch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by Alchemist You can do lead on Rics as well, its a different tone, but overdriven you can get a nice raw bitting bright blues tone. They are great guitars, it just happens that where they shine is clean rhythm especialy through class A amps, VOX, orange, dr z, etc:), and the prices cant be beat, also check out the 650 dakota, its got a maple fretboard, and walnut body I believe. As well they sell for around 700$. Which models & color gets your mojo going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by GAS Man Which model & color gets your mojo going? I love the dakota because of the earthy tones, but when I think Ric, I cant help but think of the fireglo 360, its classy and unmistakeably ric:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think they are cheap for a reason. American made.....hmmm. Ah well....I was thinking Gretsch as its outside the whole Fender/Gibson thing and is tradtionalist. Plus filtertrons kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HypnoToad Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by Alchemist You can do lead on Rics as well, its a different tone, but overdriven you can get a nice raw bitting bright blues tone. They are great guitars, it just happens that where they shine is clean rhythm especialy through class A amps, VOX, orange, dr z, etc:), and the prices cant be beat, also check out the 650 dakota, its got a maple fretboard, and walnut body I believe. As well they sell for around 700$ (the price of a decent MIC gretsch) Damn that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thredlok Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by batotman I've not played one that felt worth a crap. And they are hideous. I think you have to be over 40 or a beatles fan to appreciate one.Gretsch is infinitely cooler and in my opinion, completely better. Gretsche pales in comparison with a Rick, quality wise that is.As for the other statement you can get a huge variety of sounds out of Rick, you just have to try one for a while. I have seen Marilyn mansons fist guitarist use them, I have seen shredders use'em, and fat old guys play'em too:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by HypnoToad Damn that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by platpyus59 Gretsch destroys Rick, quality wise that is. Ah much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by batotman I think they are cheap for a reason. American made.....hmmm.Ah well....I was thinking Gretsch as its outside the whole Fender/Gibson thing and is tradtionalist. Plus filtertrons kick ass. That is a decent point. American made, hollow body, and the 360s and 330s can be had for only $1,100 and $1,000. Does make you think. But I've often figured that was because they didn't have the panache and popularity to push the price the way Gibson, Gretsch and Fender can. What Gretsch model do have the hard on for? And where is a splano of their various pups? P.S. Went searching for a Dano DC 12. Couldn't find any for sale. Found they used to be $299. Everyone holding one now probably wants a small mint to let em go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by GAS Man That is a decent point. American made, hollow body, and the 360s and 330s can be had for only $1,100 and $1,000. Does make you think. But I've often figured that was because they didn't have the panache and popularity to push the price the way Gibson, Gretsch and Fender can. What Gretsch model do have the hard on for? And where is a splano of their various pups? P.S. Went searching for a Dano DC 12. Couldn't find any for sale. Found they used to be $299. Everyone holding one now probably wants a small mint to let em go. Ebay is the place to find a Gretsch at a decent price. http://www.gretschpages.com/models/I dunno about Ric's ability to pump up price but i was incredibly unimpressed with them. And I'm a guy with almost all imports...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thredlok Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by batotman Ah much more delusional. ask docjeff about his:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by GAS Man That is a decent point. American made, hollow body, and the 360s and 330s can be had for only $1,100 and $1,000. Does make you think. They dont have the popularity and the market share of the bigger boys. That doesnt mean they cant build for that price, just look at carvin, they use tonewoods, fancy finishes, etc and sell their guitars from 500-1500 $US (granted their electronics kinda suck which is their downfall). They are also more of a niche item at this time (granted they were mainstream in the 60's with the beatles et al). This is kinda funny, most of our threads are about arguing how high priced Gibsons are and how they arent worth more than "800$", now that theres a great american guitar thats priced fairly, we're afraid to buy because it might be poor quality lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Originally posted by platpyus59 ask docjeff about his:thu: I won't call doc delusional but I will say I don't agree. And I won't mention him and Clay Aiken.....awww crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thredlok Posted October 28, 2005 Members Share Posted October 28, 2005 Ric's are bullet proof, as long as you don't get the trem:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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