Rickenbacker 330 vs 620: How Do They Compare?

[@Robaatosensei]

Bravo! Thank you A) for not spending the whole time talking, or giving your opinion, when we can hear the guitar for ourselves, and B) for playing some actual chords, as opposed to trying to show off your shredding ability, which automatically differentiates you from 90% of all other people posting things about guitars.

[@lavitroladeldiablo]

Thats (finally) a propper sound review and not a "see me playing" one. Cheers, mate!

[@patrickphippspa584]

And as it goes for the Rickenbacker, I seem to like the jangly twang of the hollow body. But you better stop cause your last review got me to buy a Danelectro. You keep doing this and I'll start having to sell one of my cars, or even my house! Thanks Joe.

[@85isaboat53]

It's semi hollow like a es-335

[@spoonido]

The Danelectros do jangle right up there with Rickenbacker. Great sound, but I had an awful time keeping the Danelectro 12 string in tune.

[@jujuUK68]

You know the phrase "Too many guitars" is an oxymoron, right?

[@thedukeoftheforest]

Rickenbacker never disappoints, every instrument is great. We often use the 330s with High Gain

[@Jeff19692]

Finally a good Rick comparison video!!!! Well done!

[@clarencejeyofficial]

The D chord at 0:55 sells me the 330. 620 appears practical and is warmer, a little more low mids due to solid body and touches on Fenders and Gibsons a little, but for those seeking a Rick experience, the 330 jangle invokes Petty, McGuinn and so on.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

My '02 620 has been my #1 since I got it, very under-rated guitars that can do a lot more than they're usually given credit for. I have a 2012 330 that is an absolute TONE machine! You need a little more volume for the hi-gains to really show their stuff, and IMHO a Fender amp for their brightest and jangliest sounds. Thanks for sharing!👍👍

[@Hiwatt100W1]

Really nice comparison! I think honestly, they are surprisingly similar execept the 620 has more ring to it to my ears. Not surprising since it is a solid body. The 330 has a more mellow, warmer tone. Both great guitars!

[@cian_jacob]

Time stamps! ~Strumming~ Middle position: 620 - 0:00 330 - 0:20 620 - 0:40 330 - 0:48 Bridge pickup: 620 - 0:56 330 - 1:05 620 - 1:12 330 - 1:24 ~Riff~ Bridge pickup: 620 - 1:35 330 - 1:42 Middle position: 620 - 1:49 330 - 1:56 Neck pickup: 620 - 2:04 330 - 2:11

[@joesampson2658]

Chairs!

[@ConglomerationCat]

Really cool comparison video. I love my Mapleglo 360. And I absolutely love the R.E.M. Lifes Rich Pageant album in the background. It happens to be my favorite R.E.M album ever. Peter's double tracking of his 360, a 12 string and his Gretsch really makes a cinematic sound on that album without making it overwhelming.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks! I didn't realize that about Lifes Rich Pageant - any particular tracks where that's the case?

[@ConglomerationCat]

@@joesampson2658 Yeah, What If We Give It Away and Cuyahoga.

[@ConglomerationCat]

Sure helped to have Don Gehman, John Mellencamp's producer really give it that wide spacious sound.

[@joesampson2658]

@@ConglomerationCat What If We Give It Away is one of my all time favourites, and no one ever talks about it!

[@ConglomerationCat]

@@joesampson2658 I just absolutely love that one! Cool story about that... I was in Tower Records in the Bay Area in 1987 shortly before Document came out. When I first heard that song... What honestly turned my head was the last instrumental bars of the song after Stipe sang, "What If We Give It Away..." twice. Then it follows that instrumental and then the gorgeous ringing chord at the end that sustains.... I literally had goosebumps and funny enough my eyes watered just a bit. That beautiful jangly fullness just melted my ears. Then it transitioned to Just A Touch... I went up to the cashier to ask who this was. Found myself buying Chronic Town up to Lifes all on cassette. I still have them and they still play. Got my first 360 back in 1998.

[@johnharris1655]

Great demo! Nice touch that you were up close and made the sound changes obvious with each change of the pick up selector switches. I was surprised at how close in sound these two guitars are. The 330 seemed a bit bassier which would be expected. Rickenbacker fan for 60 years.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks mate!

[@paulv5643]

Really jonesing for a 620. They look and sound great. Thank you for the demo.

[@patrickphippspa584]

Couldn't be happier to be the first on this one. You got me so interested in your music. Started out with your Danelectro review. I am waiting delivery on that one AND, days til the Salad Boys CD hits my doorstep. Thanks Joe for ALL your efforts! Can't get enough. Grow that audience buddy!

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks Patrick, your kind words are much appreciated!

[@bradnelson2637]

Thanks for posting this!

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks for watching/commenting!

[@PubliusRutiliusLupus]

I really like the 620, although they're very close! The 620 has a little more compression and I think the 360 sounded every so slightly plinkier. This decided for me, I'm getting a 620 over a 330/360. Great video!

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

I own both and I play my 620 way more often. I could not even tell you why...I just do.

[@papapatriot]

Spotted right away a great LP which I still own "lifes rich pageant" Great sound from the Rickenbacker! Your first song is a little gem too.

[@joesampson2658]

Thank you 😊

[@markhenley5131]

The magic is in the semi hollow body - just seems more ALIVE and resonant . All subjective to the individual in preference

[@fiveightandten]

Nice comparison. I have a 360 and 620. They feel VERY different, and sound a bit different. Both of your guitars sound really nice. I've noticed a fairly large variation in how hot/cold Rickenbacker winds their pickups, so that's something to take into consideration too. I find the 620 easier to play lead on or any kind of riffing, as there's less string behind the tail piece to fight against. The 300 series really shine with chorded playing with their big resonant bodies and airy feel.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks mate! From memory the 620 was higher output than the 330, which could have been the pickup height or the six years difference in production (2015 vs 2021)

[@davidmorris146]

Thanks for making my 620 sound so good, fancy doing a Rick o sound video?

[@joesampson2658]

Totally!

[@timothym.johnson3485]

I like it. No talking Just playing. More people should do that.

[@timothyvanburen3431]

Great comparison! I own both and personally prefer the 620 - the immediacy of the solid body with those pickups is just incredible. Also prefer the fret spacing of the 620 compared to the closer spacing of the 24 frets on the 330. Both are excellent though and have very different applications despite the similarities.

[@Juliana_So_Unique]

The fret spacing is exactly the same.

[@Justice4all_001]

Thanks for a no nonsense to the point fantastic sound comparison. I’ve taken up to 5 plus years to buy a guitar , I research like crazy and test drive. It’s the 330 for me

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks!

[@AdhitiaSofyan]

Hi. Just got my 620. I wanted to put 11 gauge on it but the seller didn't recommend it, he says the "R" bridge is fragile it would break. Can u confirm this? Thanks!

[@joesampson2658]

The "R" tailpiece is known to be unreliable on certain 12 string models, but I've never heard of any 6 string models having breakages. I used to have 11s on my 330, and I would feel safe doing it again.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

They seem pretty close in tone… Although the 330 semi-hollow body has a bit more twang to it, which I like. Used to have one, and I would play “Fall on me” from that REM album you have in the background… I now have a 360-12. Thanks for the video - very well done!

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks mate

[@bobbylloyd773]

I love the sound of that 620! Looks amazing too. Great demo. What’s the neck like on that? I’m usually pretty comfortable with strat/tele neck and slim taper like SG 61. Not a fan of beefy necks like on les pauls. I’m sold on the sound, but would like to know more about the 620’s playability. Obviously hard to find in stores to try out.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks mate! Ricks definitely play different to other brands of guitars, and it can take some time to get used to them. I think a lot of it is down to the heavily lacquered fingerboard, rather than the shape of the neck - at least that's my impression. If you can't try one, I would take a punt on one anyway (if you can afford to!) and trust that you'll probably get used to the feel of it. They always hold their value if you decide it's not for you!

[@RSimusic]

In my opinion (I own a few rics) it depends on what year it is. The 00's had quite thick necks, the 70's and 80's are more medium and thin profile. however, both 330's and 620's have a very narrow nut and string spacing, and in my opinion its THAT that makes them feel odd to most players trying them for the first time

[@Jeffcatbuckeye]

The nut width is really only an issue on the 12 string models and even then it’s a bit exaggerated. It’s there but it’s not unplayable. If it’s an issue the 660 and 1993 plus have wider nuts on 12 strings.

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

My Rick 330 was my first "Baseball bat" neck gutiar. That took a lot of time to get used to. Since then I've only wanted to buy guitars with fat necks and have a franken-Esquire and a Rick 620 spec'd with the phatty. The 'board finish on the Ricks do not bother me much but I've always had to gently sand the back of the neck on any guitar with a high polish. Ruining the resale so I was making a commitment there. I can play double stop bends on both my Ricks but I go with extra light strings to do that sort of stuff. Otherwise I keep with chords, slides, and other non-bendy moves as Ricks feel strange when bending. That's OK, because I don't want for them to play like a Strat or a Les Paul. They force me to learn and play differently which is why I bought a Rick in the first place. That's what many don't understand...they try to force a Rick to be something its not lending itself to the paradox of control.

[@801guitar3]

Most comments on here favor one over the other but to me they are close enough that they are equally good. Very nice playing.

[@joesampson2658]

Cheers!

[@jimmyolsenschannel6263]

Superb comparison. I have a black 330 I bought S/H in the early 80s. In strong sunlight, you can see that it is actually a very dark green. I wonder if anyone has an explanation for this.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Great comparison, thank you! Now I want a 620.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks, nice!

[@void0094]

Great song you're playing in the beginning

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks mate! Here's the finished version: joesampson.bandcamp.com/track/can-we-please-not-do-this-here

[@dinoguzzi3186]

I had the Rick 620, traded it away. Really felt bad about trading it so I got a rick 3:30. To me it's the most pretty guitar there is. It is surprisingly very comfortable to play. It has a big fat neck and it does distortion and overdrive tones very very good

[@joesampson2658]

Agreed on all things!

[@markwilliams5606]

Love the 620 and my 57 Les Paul standard 🇺🇸

[@RichardCrews]

The fat neck is why I had to get rid of mine....I just can't hang with a chunky neck, sadly.

[@darwinsaye]

They both sound great, but also kudos to that MV50 Boutique. It really suits the sound of the Ricks well.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks friend, I sold my Marshall because the Vox sounds so good

[@Flw383]

Rics are a big deception no one dares to tell. The classic sound of Rickenbackers everybody knows is not given by the guitar itself but the amp, which is of course a VOX. You plug a Rickenbacker into any other amp and it sounds like a casual guitar, you can´t tell it´s a Ric. The only distinctive thing they carried inside was taken out from the electronic circuit several years ago, which was the 0.0047 cap. So yes, you hit the nail on that one. It almost sounds like a Ric mainly because of that device. If you have the chance to try an Amplug VOXAC30, that little thing does real magic but it´s meant to be used with headphones.

[@TrippingTheTube]

Good job demoing them. I like them both. I don't know why everyone says about these guitars only , they're so expensive, they aren't cheap true, but they're no more expensive than most Gibsons or Fenders.

[@joesampson2658]

In New Zealand they're expensive and hard to find, and of course Rickenbacker don't offer a Korean/Indonesian made model or a Squier equivalent. The upside to that is people who own Rickenbackers feel like they belong to an exclusive club :)

[@Surferjo]

nice rick's I had the 330 I was told it was very small had to trade it love the video......

[@TheMansbro]

Great video btw. I have both models and they are my main guitars. The 330 has a slightly fatter tone and the 620 is more comfortable to play. Sound-wise I think they are pretty much interchangeable with a limited amount of amp tweaking. They are a great replacement for one and other live.

[@joesampson2658]

Agreed. After making the video I wondered if the difference between them was purely down to the pickup height

[@TrippingTheTube]

Is it the neck width that makes the 620 more comfortable or are they same neck width?

[@francovani393]

Many Rick demos always emphasize the treble setting/bridge pickup thanjs for demonstrating the middle and neck positions. Verdict i think the 620 is more versatile

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks Franco

[@S2Sturges]

I have a 1971 360/6 Deluxe I bought new way back then. My ears are tuned to that, I thought the 620 substantially fuller in some passages, because of the solid body no doubt. both do sound remarkable similar at times, a excellent sound comparison review, but...

[@jasonedenilson]

Awesome video. I don’t know why but the middle position of the 620 sounds way more jangly and softer than the 330’s. The 330’s sounds like it has more bite and is higher output maybe? As if the 620 is more like a single coil guitar and the 330 is more of a humbucker.

[@joesampson2658]

Yeah I agree, the difference is most obvious on the middle setting. I reckon the extra bite is mostly to do with the low action on the 330. Lots of classic chewy/bitey guitar tones (Big Star, the dBs) have super low action - you can hear the strings buzzing away!

[@wahivalleys3011]

That's a very pleasant somber/sombre beginning. I like it. Is it original? Wahi' Valleys

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks! Yes it is, link in description.

[@armybass223]

I am really surprised how more bottom the 620 has. I was not expecting that much difference between the two.

[@ericwhitehead6451]

Love the rich sound of a Rickenbacker. Nothing sounds like them.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Is the Vox amp the Brian May version?

[@joesampson2658]

Its the MV50 Boutique

[@plak-yts]

Now I want to buy one....

[@Walks-With-Pride]

I think both models sound fantastic. Pick the one that appeals to you, or buy both if you want to. I personally prefer the 381V69. That is what I have now. Years ago I played a Model 481. I loved it!

[@markcaserta1367]

That 620. I want that!

[@kcd2120]

A question to those in the know - how well balanced are the hollow body models compared to the solid body 620 (or a Strat as a comparison)? I play sat down so balance on the leg is pretty important! Thanks.

[@joesampson2658]

Ive never noticed any issues in that area, and I'm usually the first to notice that kind of thing

[@TimeandTalk]

Good vid. Think there is a difference, but they are both great guitars.

[@RobotShlomo]

Hmmm, they both seem fairly close. But unless my ears are deceiving me, there seems to be just a hair more bottom end on the 330.

[@Rick-Jangle]

Both sound awesome. Jangle all the way.

[@ericv7720]

I'm a metaller and the 620 is my dream guitar, if I can find one left-handed in mapleglo!

[@NofreedomofspeechonYouTube]

330 sounds so good.

[@jdc0916]

I have a full scale 325. I'd love a 360 !

[@zdenekmejzlik796]

I like the sound of 330 a bit more, but both are sweet.

[@fuzzypoet19]

I much prefer the sound of the semi-hollowbody, as it's a bit brighter, and present. The solidbody sounds a bit more squashed/compressed, with a rounder tone. On the "chime" settings, the semi still takes the prize.

[@ice9snowflake187]

Trouble with this is the typecasting of Rickenbackers as being nothing more than jangle boxes and Beatle banjos. Both guitars had lovely tones in this demo, and the hollowbody one had a more hollow tone, too. The thing is, that the 620 model especially- but both guitars really- are quite capable of good distorted lead tones and country chicken pickin', too. The 620 model is comparable to a Telecaster, and the 330 makes a good jazz guitar.

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks for the feedback. I do intend to do more videos in the future showing a guitar's versatility, as opposed to just note for note comparison videos like this one.

[@void0094]

What do you mean when a guitar sounds more hollow?

[@ice9snowflake187]

@@void0094 I was just describing the hollow guitar's sound as "hollow"- it did sound different than the solid guitar, and had a bit more low midrange in the tone, maybe, but I didn't mean anything definitive.

[@deaddoll1361]

@@ice9snowflake187 Chris Buck proving their lead capabilities in this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haSYm5qHiap8rMU

[@PageandPlant4Life]

Makes sense you compare the 620 to a telecaster, I'm a telecaster guy and love my 620... kind of in between tele and les Paul with the bridge

[@caveatemp]

I have both and love them. So different to my ears. The 330 is much more woody when strummed, more shimmer, The 620 is most definitely a solid body guitar. A little bit tighter neck.

[@alexbaker3958]

What are the chords for the first song? Sounds really pretty

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks! Fmaj7 with the pinky on and off the third fret and then Am with the index on and off the first fret. Check out joesampson.bandcamp.com for the full version.

[@alexbaker3958]

@Joe Sampson No problem, thank you for the response

[@alexbaker3958]

@@joesampson2658 What's the name of it on the bandcamp?

[@wayneobass9774]

@@alexbaker3958 Can We Please Not Do This Here?

[@jeffball6656]

I have a ruby finish 660/12. It’s a super nice guitar.

[@barrycreed9886]

Which do you prefer? The 620 body looks really small, like a Mustang sized guitar almost.

[@joesampson2658]

I prefer the 330, but in hindsight the tone difference was probably down to the action and the pickups being set lower on it, making a clackier sound. I don't remember the 620 feeling overly small, it might just look that way compared to the 330 :)

[@barrycreed9886]

@@joesampson2658 I guess so. They both sound great!

[@WillieD7]

The 620 is definitely a bit small. I had one (actually it was a 610) a few years ago and coming from a full size Fender it felt noticeable. Still a nice guitar but depending on your preference and size it can take some getting used to.

[@barrycreed9886]

@@WillieD7 I wonder how a 620 compares to a Mustang or SG. Different guitars I know but just in terms of size and feel

[@WillieD7]

Interesting question. I have only some experience with SGs and Mustangs but there are some similarities. The body thickness and trapeze tailpiece of the 610 feel more like an SG (the strings on Ricks are very high off the body - way higher than Fender and even more than Gibsons I think). Overall body size is probably similar. That said, I don’t think SGs feel as small when you play standing with a strap because of where the strap button is. Most SGs probably have wider fretboards too. My 610 had a somewhat beefy profile and felt great for chording but a bit tight for noodling higher up the fretboard. I imagine that while standing the overall body geometry is closer to the Mustang or maybe a smaller size Strat (Mustangs bodies are kind of long IIRC).

[@reduxmod9178]

On a purely aesthetic level the 330 is for me the best looking guitar ever. Question : is the 620 a solid body ?

[@joesampson2658]

Yes it is. Pretty much the only difference in tone between the 330 and 620 is the different spacing of the pickups. The 330 in this video had lower action, which made it more plucky/percussive sounding.

[@andreaiemmi1267]

The 620 seems a far more flexible and with soloist potential, while 330 on the other side a very recognisable and cutting rithm tool.

[@thomasryan9639]

They both sound the same to me, I guess it depends on what color you like better.

[@dannydine5263]

What model Marshall amp is that?

[@joesampson2658]

It's a 2061X from 2009

[@dannydine5263]

@@joesampson2658 Thanks, Joe.

[@Elaleyelunivese]

It s a vox micro amp . Great thriugh marshall cab.

[@VoxMax1200]

If you want something, you will get it. Rickenbacker really is the real deal. Both.... sound and prestige. Price should not be an obstacle to something so special.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

Almost identical but with a bit more jangle out of the 330. Lennon tortured the sound on his 620. It was like listening to scratching a chalkboard.

[@michaelribas6192]

Lennon played a 325. Different scale length, body shape, and pickups.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

@@michaelribas6192 You're absolutely right. But he still tortured it. 'Bout the harshest sound I ever heard except for John Fogerty's

[@adamfindlay7091]

Just noticed the LP on the right...uh huh.

[@peteolson6093]

Bill Barry's monobrow in the background ; )

[@ManchesterBlackSheep]

Shurely Berry -ed?

[@fooll]

I have a 79' 620 which I refer for a solid body guitar even thou I do have an 62'SG but also have a 360... I think everyone that is a Rickenbacker fan should have both....

[@hotwheel6663]

Love dem' Rickeys!

[@zachhaywood1564]

The 330 seems to have a bit more of that distinctive Rickenbacker jangle, while the 620 has an overall warmer sound. Personally, I'd take the 330.

[@joesampson2658]

Agreed on all

[@Bettys_Eldest]

@@joesampson2658 I listen to the 620 and think that's great, then I listen to the 330 and think the basic tone is not quite up to the 620, but there is a bit of magic there that's not present with the 620. I'll stick to my 650 and Telecasters.

[@zibro6379]

First riff sounds extremely close to "Imitation of Christ" by the Psychedelic Furs.

[@joesampson2658]

You're right, it's pretty close!

[@p6id]

tabs to the first song?

[@joesampson2658]

Fmaj7 - Am (x3) and then Em - Am (x2). G - C - D in the chorus. Full song at joesampson.bandcamp.com (song is called Can We Please Not Do This Here?). Thanks!

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Pickup height makes a big difference on my Rick 360.

[@TheMilford]

The differences are exactly what we would think… the 620 has slightly more sustain and a little wider frequency range, while the 330 has a more midrange thickness and more warmth.

[@OceanWaves-pu1ew]

Get both.

[@jessehurtado2056]

What strings?

[@joesampson2658]

Elixir 010-046 on both guitars

[@gibsondcxpl85]

I prefer the look of the 620 but the 330 sounds slightly better. It’s has a warmer, woodier tone with a lovely top end. The 620 looks great and sounds very similar in some examples, but a little more focused. Great comparison!

[@iamrubens]

Lovely 330 axe

[@karmicselling4252]

I know these are both 6 string guitars.But comparing the 12 String models, there isn't really that much difference in them when they are played through a VOX AC30 with some added compression. If anything, the 6xx / 12 sounds brighter and janglier. The 3xx/12 has more sustain and more chime. The 3xx/12 obviously sounds better when played acoustically because it is a semi-acoustic electric model. But the 6xx/12 sounds pretty good unplugged in a quiet room. The 6xx/12 has a slightly wider neck at the nut so it is certainly easier to play. And being a solid body, the 6xx/12 can take more physical "punishment". The 3xx/12 tends to be more fragile. The aesthetics of these guitars is really a matter of personal taste. Personally, I would love to see a solid body 3xx/12 but that won't ever happen. In a perfect world, I would have one of each. But if forced to choose only one, I would go with the 3xx/12. Rickenbacker 12s are all about the chime. And nothing chimes quite like a 3xx/12 Rickenbacker. If only they all had the wider neck of the 330 1993 Plus model.

[@joesampson2658]

It's amazing how much a Rickenbacker 6 can sound like a 12 string. Controversial, but I personally think Danelectro make the best 12 string electrics 😊

[@deaddoll1361]

@@joesampson2658 That IS controversial, put very politely!

[@Bettys_Eldest]

@@joesampson2658 I've tried the 330, 360 and 620 12 strings. To my mind the 620 sounds best, but all are too narrow for me to comfortably play. The 660/12 has a wide neck, but they are few and far between over here in the UK for me to ty one. I do have a Jackson Surfcaster 12 which I think sounds better than any Rick I have tried, but again the neck is narrow. I have a Burns Double Six, many folks find the neck too wide, but for me it is very comfortable and easy to play. Though the sound is always a slight disappointment. Maybe one day a 660/12 will crop up locally and I can try one for myself.

[@superheroineforum]

For all intents and purposes it's the same exact sound.

[@Stevieboy130664]

They are curious instruments. They tend to have long periods out of fashion interspersed with short periods in fashion. They have a distinctive sound but can only be used for a limited number of styles. They are simultaneously the best made and the most ergonomically flawed of all the major manufacturers. Their basses though have a more widespread use but even so, don't have the flexibility of a Fender bass.

[@riogrande163]

Sounds like you brought into brand loyalty hoo-ha, It has 6 strings and a functioning output jack like any other guitar. Versatility is in the hands.

[@DoctorDave5]

Here’s my two cents worth…the black one sounds better but the fireglow looks better. Either way both are awesome but I’d have to sell my kids to own one. So maybe…🧐

[@deaddoll1361]

You're obiously not a real doctor then, otherwise buying both would be loose change.

[@DoctorDave5]

@@deaddoll1361 🤣🤣🤣you are absolutely correct!

[@Elaleyelunivese]

Both

[@darwinsaye]

I never even realized the 620 was a solid body. I always assumed it was like a 325.

[@OmicronTauKappaClassicDaddy]

Not just a solid body, but a neck-thru body.

[@kangkane5121]

they are the similar.

[@pgroove163]

620 4 me

[@RichardCrews]

Both beauties and to me they sound almost identical...same high gain pickups. I prefer the look of the 620.

[@arthurnawrath6701]

330 Sounds much better!🎁🌈

[@runingblackbear]

should of tested it through a vox amplifier

[@joesampson2658]

It is going thru a Vox!

[@CarlosHenriqueXavierEndo]

REM

[@RobTackettCovers]

I'm wearing pretty good ear buds...the 620 sounds like a Rickenbacker...and the 330 sounds even more like a Rickenbacker than the 620 does.

[@petemarinovich1]

One of the very best non-nonsense tone demos I've seen. Thanks. I love my 330, but I did mod it a bit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKi4nYScidKjmck

[@joesampson2658]

Thanks Pete!

[@estebantrinidad6526]

Las dos!!!

[@garygee1468]

The 620 sounds more REM

[@rayg3583]

It is so easy to get a Rick nowadays. No one is buying them. Don't believe the hype of a call for a price. Music stores have Ricks hanging on the walls for years with no sales. I went to Sam Ash one day when I bought my Rick and they were almost begging me to buy it. I got every discount under the sun just so they can get it out the door

[@feast2938]

I can confirm this is true in the uk too, although the basses still tend to move fast.

[@alanshewitt]

The Ric 12-string is still the benchmark electric 12 though

[@ToxicSkateboards1]

No, isn't that easy... They're very expensive guitars and for those who are left handed (like me) is almost a dream...

[@rayg3583]

@@ToxicSkateboards1 You left-handed have it tougher.

[@rayg3583]

@@alanshewitt I bought the 12-string Rick 330. Unfortunately, I can't play 12-string to save my life. Can't get the hang of it. I thought I just blew a lot of money. But to my surprise, if you remove the octave strings, you have a perfectly good six-string. No neck adjustment is needed or to change hardware/nut. I love it now. It sounds great. Almost like my Gibson ES 335. If I ever want to sell it, which I won't, it is still set up as a 12-string. These guitars get pigeonholed not because of the sound/quality, but the history of it being a 1960s guitar and that they can't handle heavy rock. Which is untrue.

[@TheBeatlesSound]

620 Best

[@mikemcconville2495]

I can’t hear a difference. They both sound like Ricks!

[@joesampson2658]

The ball park is very small indeed :)

[@tomlangron2532]

I can hear a difference (somebody earlier wonderfully described the 330 sound as more "plinky"), but with a small adjustment to the tone knobs I reckon they would sound virtually identical. I doubt if many people could tell the difference if they weren't played side by side. Especially in a live band mix. Of course, there's only one way to prove it - I'll just have to go buy a 620 to complement my 330 and do my own comparison. Sigh... 😂

[@markwilliams5606]

Besides the Les Paul standard, custom. Richenbacker is a Very Special Guitar.

[@СергейГаганов-ф9и]

Приметив.