| Title: | GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion |
| Notice: | Discussion of the finer stringed instruments |
| Moderator: | KDX200::COOPER |
| Created: | Thu Aug 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3280 |
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I have a Rickenbacker 330 and a few questions.
1). What kinds of strings have people had the most success with
for 330's? (I'm wondering if this questions is only answerable
as "a question or personal taste" or if there really is a
string made for these guitars.) I like a brighter sound - clear,
but rough, if that makes sense. I've tried Fender Bullets and
Ernie Ball, but something (i.e., responsiveness) seems to be
missing. Someone suggested I might try Roto-sound strings.
What does the general public think?
2). I like to use delay and distortion with the 330, but at higher
amplification it feedsback terribly. What can I do about this?
3). How do I tell if the guitar needs to be intonated?
4). Any suggestions for the 330 would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Paul
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| 1147.1 | Rickenbacker feedback | TRUCKS::LITTEN | Wed Feb 15 1989 08:59 | 27 | |
Rickenbacker thoughts from a non - believer....
Paul, I have never owned one, but that won't stop me from bending
your ear.
1. Feedback.. I think Ricky's are semi solid and these always tend
to feedback at lower volumes. You can minimise this by stoping the
body from resonating ie. filling it with cotton wool.
I have done this to get effect on a Gibson leas Paul copy..but can
you get entry on a Ricky ????
You can also use EQ ie. a graphic equaliser to remove the resonant
peaks. If you don't have one then use your bass and treble controls.
For a stronger effect, use the EQ before you feed into the distortion
unit.
2. I have to say that the pickups on Ricky are a great sound, but
low on output. Changing to a higher output model will reduce the
feedback problem.
3. Be aware that all the above will change your sound.
I hope this stimulates some more specific advice from Ricky owners
and experts.
/Dave
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| 1147.2 | Flat wounds... | YUPPIE::LINCE | Wed Oct 30 1991 17:19 | 3 | |
I use Flat wounds on my Rick 330 and really enjoy the sound.
Jim
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