Rickenbacker 330 & 360/12

BlindRiver

Are they worth the money? I know of a couple of 2nd hands of each knocking around at the minute, but they're all around the €1500 mark. Would consider flogging a couple of guitars I don't really play anymore though to buy one or the other. I've been dreaming about a 12-string for years, but is it more hassle than it's worth? And how would the 330 compare to the likes of a good Tele? My main electric for about 10 years has been an Epiphone Casino

Ravelleman

I'd advise that you try to try one out before buying as Rics are certainly not for everyone. I don't think 12 strings are more hassle than they're worth if that's the kind of sound you want to achieve. As for comparisons with a Tele, I think you'll find them almost totally different in terms of sound, feel and ergonomics.

BlindRiver

I'd love a 12-string sound alright, but I don't want to overkill it either so maybe it's too much money to spend on a guitar with limited use. As for the 330, I don't really know what kind of sound I want, but would like something different to the Casino. Would the 330 have more punch? I play straight through a Vox AD50VT

martinedwards

I wouldn't be without an acoustic 12 in the stable, but electric?

nah

BlindRiver

martinedwards wrote: »

I wouldn't be without an acoustic 12 in the stable, but electric?

nah

I listen to a lot of stuff that features 12-string electrics so it's a sound I like. I'd like to incorporate it into some stuff I do myself. An acoustic 12 would get lost in the mix I'd say

Ravelleman

martinedwards wrote: »

but electric?

nah

Why?

phelixoflaherty

You could try nashville tuning. It certainly gives a surprising change in sound

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_tuning_(high_strung)

BlindRiver

phelixoflaherty wrote: »

You could try nashville tuning. It certainly gives a surprising change in sound

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_tuning_(high_strung)

Might try that and see what it sounds like. Still means another guitar though, although not necessarily 1500 quids worth of one.

Squidgy Black

Rickenbackers have this great, I suppose bright and 'jangly' tone from them, but the necks aren't favored by most people. I think the best example of a Ric on any record is probably Johnny Marr's 330 on 'What Difference Does It Make' by The Smiths.

BlindRiver

stetyrrell wrote: »

Rickenbackers have this great, I suppose bright and 'jangly' tone from them, but the necks aren't favored by most people. I think the best example of a Ric on any record is probably Johnny Marr's 330 on 'What Difference Does It Make' by The Smiths.

Don't know about that, I would have thought the definitive Rickenbacker sound was Roger McGuinn's 12-string on Mr Tambourine Man. I know all about what they sound like, Lennon's favoured electric was a 325 until he switched to a Casino in '65, and John Fogerty used a 325 for almost the entire CCR catalogue. George Harrison's 360/12 was all over Rubber Soul. Just want to know what they're like to play! I suppose I'll just have to try to find out for myself

Dermoth

I have a 360. Love it. Played through a vox ac and its much different to my fenders or Gibson. I think they're a lovely guitar.

BlindRiver

Dermoth wrote: »

I have a 360. Love it. Played through a vox ac and its much different to my fenders or Gibson. I think they're a lovely guitar.

6 or 12?

seachto7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ02yEivwx4

Dermoth

BlindRiver wrote: »

6 or 12?

6 String. Fire glow.