I have both the 350v63 6- and 12-strings. They both sound fabulous. The 12 can be a bit of a character builder with 12 strings crammed over that skinny bit of real estate but once you figure out how to minimize misfires, the tone is well worth the extra hassle IMO. I had a reversible mod done on them where the blend pot was replaced with a push-pull where it still works as the blend knob but pushed in, it removes the middle pickup from the circuit, which can’t be done with the factory wiring. Just marvelous guitars.
Hi Boogington :-) Agreed about Rickys being marvellous guitars. My first one wouldn't pull you out of bed regarding power but it played impeccably.......and they're soooooo pretty! I think my favourites atm are the 600 series with those ear-bleeding humbuckers. Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi Gary, what a fantastic instrument. I thought it sounded great with a bit of distortion but where it really comes into it's own is on the clean sounds.I think that blend gizmo is a great thing to have to get those clean strum tones sounding just how you'd like them. It's a bit pricey but I can see why some folks would want to part with their hard earned cash for one of these.
What a minter. Love that fretboard. Plenty of tonal options on that one Nice 60's Jangle too, as put to good use by the Fab four and the Byrds as I recall. Another nice informative demo, Gary, as usual. Cheers
Hi Bob and thanks :-) I thought the pickup configuration plus the blend knob might've been tricky to use but it's quite intuitive after a couple of minutes. I was astonished by the power output - highest I've ever seen! Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi Mr Whitesnake and thanks :-) It's a lovely thing to play. As for the 3rd nut it reminds me of Beavis's "Testes, testes, one, two.....three?????" Hahahahaha. Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi Nick :-) Hmm, never had an issue with tuning stability on anything particularly. Guitarists are famously annoying for constantly tuning up but the key is to stretch all the strings in after you've put new ones on. A jolly good bit of bendage usually sorts them out! Cheers, Gary :-)
I have both the 350v63 6- and 12-strings. They both sound fabulous. The 12 can be a bit of a character builder with 12 strings crammed over that skinny bit of real estate but once you figure out how to minimize misfires, the tone is well worth the extra hassle IMO. I had a reversible mod done on them where the blend pot was replaced with a push-pull where it still works as the blend knob but pushed in, it removes the middle pickup from the circuit, which can’t be done with the factory wiring. Just marvelous guitars.
Hi Boogington :-) Agreed about Rickys being marvellous guitars. My first one wouldn't pull you out of bed regarding power but it played impeccably.......and they're soooooo pretty! I think my favourites atm are the 600 series with those ear-bleeding humbuckers. Cheers, Gary :-)
Don't know why I like them so much - I've never played one😄.
Hi AhYes :-) The action is so low you'll change key if you sneeze! They just look cool IMO. Cheers, Gary :-)
@@FoxysGuitarShow The aesthetics are what do it for me - if it could sound like a Les Paul, though...
Hi, I am new to your channel. You are a talented guitarist and presenter. The reviews you do are fantastic. 👍
Hi MS and thanks :-) More six stringed tomfoolery on the way! Cheers, Gary :-)
Hi Gary, what a fantastic instrument. I thought it sounded great with a bit of distortion but where it really comes into it's own is on the clean sounds.I think that blend gizmo is a great thing to have to get those clean strum tones sounding just how you'd like them. It's a bit pricey but I can see why some folks would want to part with their hard earned cash for one of these.
Hi Rod :-) They really ooze quality. As for the price.....well, one could always sell the other kidney hahahahaha. Cheers, Gary :-)
What a minter. Love that fretboard. Plenty of tonal options on that one Nice 60's Jangle too, as put to good use by the Fab four and the Byrds as I recall. Another nice informative demo, Gary, as usual. Cheers
Hi Bob and thanks :-) I thought the pickup configuration plus the blend knob might've been tricky to use but it's quite intuitive after a couple of minutes. I was astonished by the power output - highest I've ever seen! Cheers, Gary :-)
That is a damm fine instrument.
Excellent review!
It's really a player's guitar .
I'd give a 3rd nut for one, but...😅
Cheers!
Hi Mr Whitesnake and thanks :-) It's a lovely thing to play. As for the 3rd nut it reminds me of Beavis's "Testes, testes, one, two.....three?????" Hahahahaha. Cheers, Gary :-)
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Had a friend who was really into Rickenbackers but fell out with them . Says if you left the room you had to retune it again ? No idea tbh 🤷
Hi Nick :-) Hmm, never had an issue with tuning stability on anything particularly. Guitarists are famously annoying for constantly tuning up but the key is to stretch all the strings in after you've put new ones on. A jolly good bit of bendage usually sorts them out! Cheers, Gary :-)