Rickenbacker 360 - Sounds, pictures, info

This video presents a closer look at the Rickenbacker 360 electric guitar, including a short demo of what the 5th knob does.
Tunes in this video:
• Wohin auch immer
• Sie sagt sie geht
• My 1-Bedroom
0:00 Intro
0:17 How I got the guitar
1:33 Sounds: Bridge, Bridge & Neck, Neck
2:05 The 5th knob
2:45 The fretboard
3:04 More sounds: some overdrive
3:34 Scale length, fretboard width
4:01 Clean sparkly chords
4:39 My 2 cents

[@SocialAutism]

I've been madly in love with the sound of Rickenbackers and Dynasonic-equipped Gretches for years.

[@davidjameschamberlain]

A fellow Autismo with taste. The sheer amount of clarity you get from either one is unmatched

[@JBarbarosa]

I've never liked these guitars before, but there is something to be said about how sweet and mellow their tones are

[@paulminor5060]

I also have a ruby red 360. It's easily my favorite guitar and has been for 15 years. There's just something special about Rickenbackers. And in case you didn't know, from the serial number it looks like yours was made in June of 1988. Looks great for almost 35 years old.

[@scottmeli]

Thank you for an entertaining and informative video re: Rickenbacker 360 guitars. The guitar does have its own voice and unique playability. The mysterious fifth knob allows you to dial in sounds and achieve balance between the pickups. Ricks are meant to be cherished and played!

[@lehmanpolarbear70]

Great video. I can relate to your experience. I have a 330, and i always find myself playing differently than i would on any other guitar. There's truly something special about these quirky guitars.

[@sloanchampion85]

My favorite guitar

[@johnblyberg4801]

I have a 2013 jet black 620 which is probably the weirdest-looking guitar I own, but I love the way it sounds. The short scale length is a lot of fun. It's a little more difficult to play after I've been using a strat or a tele for a while because the scale length is so short, but after 10-15 minutes of warming up, it starts to feel right again.

[@SirSneakerPimp]

I’m not sure how/why KZbin decided I needed to see your video. But, I’m glad it did! That was a lot of fun to watch. I feel your joy of playing because I just recently got my first Rickenbacker. It’s the 360/12 Walnut and I absolutely love it.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

You'll have a lot of fun playing that one. Plus it's easy on the eye.

[@sunnyday751]

KZbin sees your online activity. She saw you shopping around for a Rickenbacker

[@noi5emaker]

oh a Walnut? Wow. Walnut Ricks are gorgeous. I just couldn't find one when it came time to buy mine. Nice going!

[@davidwonpu353]

Just wanted to thank you for making the most informative video about Rics on KZbin! I just purchased a gorgeous Mapleglo 330 and your review helped me. It is definitely a unique-feeling guitar and the pickups are quite low output and the blend is confusing, but it just sounds so good! I also love the smooth feel of the very unique laminated fretboard, which is the thickest piece of rosewood I have ever seen, and find that the narrower neck is not nearly as bad as the internet makes it out to be! Also, the thing sustains and resonates like CRAZY! I have to actually turn my delay and reverb off. All it needs is compressor and overdrive!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Oh wow, thank you so much for the kind words and enjoy your guitar! It's exactly as you describe, the sustain and rich overtones are just something else.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I have owned several Rick bases but never one of their guitars. My local shop has a 12 string version of this same guitar that I have been eyeballing now for weeks. Perhaps I will pull the trigger now I have seen this video. Lovely sounds

[@paulsimmons5726]

That's a pretty Rickenbacker and has the classic jangly Rick tone. One day I'll have to add a Rick to my collection. Great video.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you, Paul!

[@Johnny-cn6li]

The second input jack is a stereo output. It is used with a stereo cable to a splitter box and two cables for two separate channels.

[@boogingtonthunderwood8969]

I’m tickled that this vid showed up in my algorithm. I’m a Rick owner x8 plus a 4003 bass. Your guitar made me realize a hole in my Rick knowledge because I don’t remember seeing a 360 with High Gains before. Very cool. Great tones, indeed.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thanks a lot! Enjoy your guitars!

[@petestaint8312]

Wow! Fantastic video. Awesome shredding too. 👍

[@richardslater677]

Nice video. I love Rickenbackers

[@russellbeyers1646]

Ricks keep you on your toes when you play them. You have to play with precision because of the thinner neck. But they cut through the mix with a great sound. I have a 360 Jetglo and love it!

[@steveokon5431]

I need one of these !! Loving the sounds I have a 360/12 , and I would love a 6

[@Rickenbacker325]

I have a 1991 360 And I wholeheartedly agree with your comments Sir!

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

Beautiful tone!

[@joeharris8633]

Thank you for doing this video my friend.That Rick sounds fantastic and the story of how you got it is exactly how i got a few of my guitars! God Bless and thanks again.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you for the comment! It's great talking to people who understand what these guitars are about.

[@joeharris8633]

Do you remember what amp you used for demo? Or live set up? Thanks!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@joeharris8633 For the demo, I used a modeled AC30. For the part at 4:04, it was a modeled Fender Deluxe. My live setup was pretty minimalist: an AC30 with an Ibanez UE 300 effects unit (someone made a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmaeGt7jrqrZ8k).

[@joeharris8633]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 cool!

[@7775Kevin]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for doing it!

[@robertb2245]

Beautiful guitar 🎸!!

[@jonheal1523]

Thanks for a great video, and love the songs too! I finally got a Ricky 620 after years (like you, with a final pay check) and yes, they're worth every penny.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Sounds like the 620 is in good hands! Enjoy!

[@Slammintone]

Great video and great demonstration!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you!

[@miltonlinn5514]

Loved this video. i have a 360/12 in turquoise that i need to start playing more.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Turquoise, wow!

[@david-lt9wj]

Wowed...thats the business my man...i ain't never seen a geetar like them... What year is is it? Has it got sharktooth and trapeze bridge ,with three toasters and an f hole ?

[@peterpenklis]

Good assessment of a great guitar- my 2007 Teal Ricky- its comfortable for country, blues, blues rock, cowpunk. i watch it like a hawk at gigs- if it was stolen, would call MI6.

[@amonterrosomusic]

Great video

[@Johnny-cn6li]

If you roll off the neck tone completely the third knob acts as a blend knob. The up switch position is full bass. The middle position dials in the neck and bridge pickup for a standard two pickup sound and the down switch position is bridge pickup only.

[@AlexG-ok1zc]

I really enjoyed this video! Well done editing, great playing and tones. And that red 360 is so cool. I prefer toasters on their 12 strings, but I really like hi-gains on their 6 strings. A 660/12 and 360 6 string are on my wish list!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Many thanks for your comments, Alex!

[@CesiumMojo]

Love my 360 Mapleglo. It was on back order for a year, but worth the wait. The narrow neck took some getting used to.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Enjoy!

[@jonathanharmon2284]

Our guitars are pretty much identical. Mine is also ruby red. Made in February of 1986. I also bought mine in the late 90s and It also has finish checking all over. Cheers.

[@paulminor5060]

November of '92 Ruby Red for me. And yes mine has checking all over as well. It only gets better with age if you ask me.

[@w.rustylane5650]

After hearing the Byrds for the first time, I've always wanted a Rickenbacker 12 string. That's one pretty Rickenbacker. Guess I'll just have to stick to my Ibanez strat copy. I had a '72 Telecaster but had to sell it and my Kustom amp when I got married back in 1974. Cheers from eastern TN

[@karmicselling4252]

Thanks for the great video. The fretboard on your guitar is actually "Bubinga". It is commonly called "African Rosewood" but it actually isn't a rosewood at all. However, it is a decent quality hardwood very befitting of a Rickenbacker. I had a Fireglo 330/6 back in the mid 1980s and while it was a great playing guitar, I could never quite get into it's tone. The mid to late 1980s was really dominated by Strat styled instruments and with the right pickup configuration, effects chain and amp, a Strat could produce most of the tones of a RIC 6 and a Tele could get very close to a RIC 12 string. However, the RICs are beautiful looknig guitars, absolute works of art. One day I will probably buy another RIC but this time it will be a 12 String that I should have bought in the first place. Cheers from the Land Down Under.

[@noi5emaker]

Thanks for introducing the world to your best friend :) What a gorgeous colour! I had a choice between midnight blue and fireglo for my 360 and went with the traditional finish because i knew I'd never tire of it. The ruby red is something else though. 9 years on and i love it as much as the day I got it :)

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Ricks are just spectacular in any color. Enjoy yours, it's only going to get more beautiful with the years!

[@noi5emaker]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 They are, that's true. You just can't beat em! And thanks :)

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@noi5emaker BTW, I really liked your video with the Wes Montgomery tune! I watched that a while ago, just realized it's you! Cheers!

[@noi5emaker]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Oh wow, thanks very much. I wish more people would use them for jazz.

[@briancoyne6700]

Oh baby!

[@boywonders]

Just got one, literally today! Absolutely love it! Mine is fireglo but this ruby red looks scorching too. Love how all their models look, but I think the 360 is the coolest for sure.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Enjoy!

[@a.acevedo]

👍

[@S2Sturges]

My 1971 360/6 has been in my hand since, well, 1971 when I bought it, it is a thing of beauty. The neck on yours seems so much fatter than mine, mine is really thin, fingerboard width is around the same, but.. And despite the absurd amount of years I've played it, the frets have never needed anymore than a touch of crowning, maybe 3-4 times since new... it does require a very light touch, even with 10-46 strings I use.. Fabulous instrument, nothing you can't play on it

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you for sharing!

[@S2Sturges]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Thank you for highlighting these wonderful guitars..!

[@dweingast]

great video

[@luissolecito4209]

I have 4 Ric's and love them all

[@littlethislittlethat456]

Nice talk about your prized instrument. I have an order in for a 360 and can't wait to receive it. I play a Zager acoustic, a Journey acoustic, a Fender and an Epiphone Les Paul so this one will be a nice learning experience for me. I play a lot of Tom Petty so really look forward to the Ric sound. John

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you, and I'm sure you'll enjoy your new guitar!

[@kelvinmarshall9108]

Nice !!

[@mikec6617]

Killer guitar.

[@ogvisionquest09]

The coolest sounding guitar ever

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Amen brother

[@laschfan]

Great video! I enjoyed it! I have a Rickenbacker 650D that is easily my #1 guitar.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I've seen your videos, they're great! Love the 650D, that's such a cool one.

[@laschfan]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Thanks for the kind words. Your videos have done a better job showing off the versatility of a 360 than any others I've seen. I loved the "But does it Drop-D?" video. All of them are well done...keep posting them!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@laschfan Thanks, man.

[@johnmueller3573]

Great guitar I used to have one

[@JocelinoRodrigues]

Theo Katzman! Yes! great video, wish I could afford one myself

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Like many, I've discovered Theo through Vulfpeck. It was like finding a gold mine inside another gold mine. I couldn't believe it.

[@Slammintone]

Have a 2012 360 in midnight blue on the way. Your vid’s are giving me lots of inspiration to explore tones that my Gibsons and Fenders can only imply.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Oooh, that sounds like fun! When it arrives, let me know how you like it.

[@Slammintone]

Oh I’m really liking this one. I had a 350C63 in MB and it was very, very cool, but just didn’t have as much of a Rickenbacker sound character as I thought it should. This one definitely does and either with my Plexi Marshall or AC30/6 TB it’s hard to stop playing.

[@Slammintone]

Oh yeah, the neck, while narrow is also nice and chunky. Great for any kind of playing. All 3 Ricky’s I’ve owned were like that.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@Slammintone That sounds great. Enjoy!

[@jraoulmer9962]

Amazing I always wanted a Rickenbacker since Tom Petty & The Beatles made them popular ❤🎸❤🎸❤

[@joseppi2382]

Nice!

[@davidbriggs9675]

I've tried a few Rickenbacker guitars including the 12 string model that Tom Petty/Mike Cambell used. I found that the necks were all too narrow for me. I eventually found that the Yamaha Pacifica electric 12 string suited me much better. As for bass, I do enjoy my Rickenbacker 4003. Never parting with that. Great video...

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Love the 4003!

[@charlie-obrien]

I have the same problem with the necks on the Ric's being too narrow, that's why I will always be an admirer, but never an owner. Instead I have a Danoelectric 12 string (with a 1 3/4" nut) to scratch that itch.

[@ethancorrea5370]

If only Rickenbackers were more affordable. These are such nice guitars

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

True ... the company just has a business model that is very different from the big ones. It's like they actively try to stay small. Note that they don't have the import line that Gibson has with Epiphone, Fender with Squier, PRS with SE, etc. The problem that I see is that it will be hard to recruit a new generation of young RIC players that way.

[@elsapucai]

I loved when you pointed that this guitar made you play things you wouldnt play in other models. Excellent. Saludos!

[@RobertNolan]

Did not expect a Theo Katzman tune in this video but awesome

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Theo's the man!

[@meatsuitsublimator8506]

The most beautiful, elegant electric ever designed! You should have explained the stereo Rick-o-sound feature. I think that the mysterious fifth knob is actually there to fine-tune the mix when using that.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Yes, that makes sense!

[@charlie-obrien]

That's the best theory I've ever heard regarding the "Fifth knob". Also, what electric guitar doesn't sound better when played in stereo?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@charlie-obrien I totally agree, but there is still one problem with the theory: The 330 and other mono Ricks still have the fifth knob. So perhaps Mark Agnesi was right with his explanation: "Why does it have a fifth knob? It was the 60s man, everybody was high."

[@meatsuitsublimator8506]

I have honestly never seen a modern Rick without Rick-o-sound, like 330s/360s post-1985. Agnesi is probably right. It used to drive me insane that he would play $50G guitars with all those rings on. I'm sure it distracted me from counting the pots on vintage models.

[@meatsuitsublimator8506]

Sorry, Because, you're right! No Rick-o-sound on the 330.

[@Chuckles..]

I've had vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars and though I only play acoustics now, man would I love to have a Rickenbacker 6 or 12.

[@marcraygun6290]

Possibly best guitar sound i ever heard was lovely guy i met in a band called the choosers from sapporo and he had an ex real kids 370 through roland jc120, just amazing

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I need to try a Jazz Chorus, I've never plugged into one.

[@TheBissco]

F18005 = June 1988. Love the tones!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you, and you're right about the date!

[@ROLEPLAYA64]

I love the look and sound of Rickenbackers, and I used to own a 360 in mapleglo, but I just couldn't get on with it, which broke my heart. I don't know why I couldn't make it work - maybe it was the skinny frets, the neck... I dunno. I can still see me getting another one day, I'm just too in love with them not to!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I hear ya. Have you ever played a 660? They have wider necks, almost like an acoustic. No idea what the frets are like though.

[@MeTube3]

Good to see 6 string Rickys getting some attention. It’s not all about the 12.

[@guitarenthusiast1302]

Hello!! I don’t know if u respond to past videos but, your channel is amazing!! I love Rickenbackers so much and I really want to pick one up with my birthday coming up!! Either going to be a 330/60 or a 12 string might be cool too!!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@wilburwokeii8298]

Is this Rickenbacker good for a Brazzers tone?

[@maxwellmbm]

It's so sad that Rickenbarker is rare and very expensive in Brazil. I'll love to see one.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Greetings to Brazil, Maxwell, thanks for watching!

[@jvillan94]

I want one soooo bad!

[@maxenielsen]

Curious. What types of music would one choose other guitars for? Anybody have a wiring diagram? I’m an electrical engineer so it would be easy to figure out how the 5 knobs and 2 jacks work.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Rickenbacker provides wiring diagrams on their pages, here's the one for the 360: www.rickenbacker-guitars.de/fileadmin/_rickenbacker/Images/Produkte/360/Details/schematic_RN360_3612.pdf

[@Salguine]

I must say, the bridge cover does not prevent you from palm muting the strings. I've had my 360 for 39 years and have never taken the bridge cover off, and I palm mute with it all the time. That being said, I'm digging what you're doing here!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

You're right, I should have said "allows you to avoid palm-muting"!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

1:35 All I hear is the tone of half the tracks on Fly By Night, is a Rick what Alex played on that record?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I agree with your ear, there is a spark and jangle that could have been done with a Rick. I suspect that Alex used a 335 to get those tones, but I'm no expert on Rush gear history.

[@jackhalcomb7136]

It is an amazing guitar, I have 39, from all makes and models. Its the most I play, the sound is unbelievable, event better when you use a tube amp. I have the 65 360. Once you play one, odds are, you'll never play anything else, I swear. The neat thing is it has 2 ext Jack's, thus allows you to hook 1 amp up clean, 1 with distortion, or play thru PA, if that's not enough, you can use cordless mic, or head set.

[@patricksmith4424]

That's what I love about you tube. Most people will say they have one prized example, then someone comes along and says he has 39, just to emphasise the point!

[@caseyfarrell8172]

What is the story on the two output jacks?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

One is the regular output that works just like on any other guitar. The other is a stereo output that requires a stereo Y-cable running into two separate amps. Why is it there? It was the 60s man, everyone was high.

[@jaypack7572]

What gauge strings are used on the Rick?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

10-46

[@sheltonchang9220]

What string height and neck relief do you have it set up with?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I like the action to be high enough so that I can dig in aggressively without any buzz. Big chords, Townshend-style. At the 12th fret, the action is at about 3.5mm for the low E string and at 3mm for the high E string. Not super-low, but still very comfortable, you don't have to fight the guitar. I've had the guitar set up at my local luthier recently, who adjusted the neck so that there is moderate relief.

[@jmagemusic]

I’m jelly. Always wanted one

[@stephenconrad4115]

I have one same color only it’s a 12 string - 2014

[@justind7138]

What’s the tune you played at the start?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Glad you asked, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWjTfWdoja90gdk

[@ponk3to]

I just bought a 360 but have no amp I’m looking to buy one what would you say would be the best option to go with a guitar like this?? What do you use?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

A lot depends on your personal preference, your budget, and the context in which you will use the amp. I'd recommend that you take the guitar with you to a shop where you can try a Vox or a Fender. See what you like and what works for you. My current amp for live settings is a Marshall DSL, which is not the first thing that comes to mind for Ricks, but which works well for me in the context of how the band sounds.

[@ponk3to]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 thanks i appreciate your fast response I’ll sure do that

[@Capital-Idea]

Awesome demo..that ruby red is rockin'....by special order only for now...the 1.63 inch width at the nut is cool for the 6 string 360's but for the 12 string models, both 330 and 360 it can present some challenges for less accomplished players...on the other hand, the Ricky 660 models and 1993 vintage reissue Rose Morris plus 12 string offer a 1.75 inch width at the nut.... .12 inch extra can make a difference for chording and picking..but these Ricky's are just overall superlative " works of art".. unmatched cosmetic appointments, not to mention those shimmering chord voicings...one commentator called Rickenbacker company "a guitar boutique"..and rightfully so! Awesome production!..I'm watching it again...thanks!

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I agree, a little more real estate on the fretboard makes a huge difference for a 12-string.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Never cared for hi gains because they're brittle sounding, but Ruby Red is a beautiful color.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you! I have to admit I never even played a Ric with toasters.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

With that amount of fret wear do you have to have the action high? What is the action like? I just got my 2002 360 and the action seems crazy low. (I'm used to Fender guitars.) I'm guessing turning the 4 bridge screws clockwise raises the action? Thanks.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Despite the worn-out frets, the action is not very high on this one. I'd describe it as a comfortable mid-low. I could make it lower still, but prefer to have it this way. You're right that the way to raise or lower the action is to use the screws on the bridge.

[@dansmusic5749]

What did you mean, "...the pole piece are not really symmetrical"? If you're talking about the fact that the spacing of the pole pieces is different on each pickup, that is intentional. I loved what you said at the end. Wisdom, indeed.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you! The pole pieces of the neck pickup are a bit further towards the low E string, compared to the bridge pickup. You can see it best at 2:57.

[@dansmusic5749]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Thank you for the reply. I wonder why this is done? The high E is spot on. Certainly the factory was well aware of this. A guy who worked for RIC told me they even sort the chrome pieces for uniformity on each guitar. I tend to see Rickenbackers as special in the their quality as well as design. I am glad to see someone thoughtful and talented make music on these fine instruments.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@dansmusic5749 The high E's are perfectly aligned, it's just the spacing that is different on each pickup. I'm happy to go along with the theory that this is custom pickup design. Thanks again for your comment!

[@dansmusic5749]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Lol. Nothing is perfect! I hope to see more content, thank you.

[@Tonetwisters]

Am presuming the second output jack is for stereo.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Yes, it's the legendary Rick-O-Sound stereo jack.

[@paulcartwright2810]

I saved up for 2 years in the early 90s to buy a ricky330....but couldn't get on with it....loved the look but felt more at home with a fender strat, telecaster and les Paul junior...in fact arguably a strat has just as much jangle factor as a rick....I eventually sold it on as I'd open the case look at it ,drool and think how lucky I was to own such an expensive quite hard to own thing...have a quick strum...wipe it down then pick up my battered old strat...but I still adore the look of them and wish I could afford another just to keep as a functional ornamental possession lol

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

You have to go with what feels right!

[@paulcartwright2810]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 true...but they look so dammed good...though I think that's part of the appeal...actually if I'm quite honest with myself some things should be left to younger men..i.e...m65 fishtail parkas, lambretta scooters festooned with lights an mirrors, levi denim jackets and rickekebacker 330s...oh an Steve marrott/ paul weller style barnets...when your pushing middle 50s it like...you're rocking the balding, erectile dysfunction, dad body look....maybe with that belly contour Leo fender put on the strat he foresaw this and created an old geezer guitar like the guitar version of hush puppy's shoes lol

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@paulcartwright2810 Proudly rocking the dadbod over here! ;)

[@roymartin500]

What amp are you playing through? Effects? I'm looking for one right now so anything helps.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

The sounds in the video are all from modeled amps, mostly a cranked Vox AC30 with a compressor pedal in front. As far as real amps go, Rickenbackers pair well with Vox or Fender, especially if you are looking for a sparkly high end. Happy hunting!

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

You like the high action?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Yes, I prefer high action. Not so high that I have to fight the guitar, but high enough to let the strings vibrate without touching the frets, even when I dig in hard.

[@selflessevil]

What's the song in 4:03 ?? Great video, this is exactly my dream guitar.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

That song, oh man. It's Theo Katzman's "My 1-bedroom": kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrSoHWgot-Dmck

[@misterschubert3242]

1:05 5th knob controls the blend between the bridge and neck pickups when in the middle position. Edit: aha, you explained it in the video... Second output jack: "Stereo" for a y-split cable. Connect to 2 different amplifiers, one is the neck/low frequency output and the other is the bridge/high freq output. Beautiful guitar.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thanks for the comment! I might do a demo of the stereo function some time soon.

[@bertoh7817]

Thank you for your video. 3 quick questions: is this a semi-hollow guitar? and did you use a pedal to record the video? What amp are you using? Thank you very much in advance.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Hi Berto! 1: Yes, it's semi-hollow, with a solid center block and hollow wings, like an ES-335. 2: I used only digital gear for the recording. There is just one pedal for a tiny bit of delay. 3: The modeled digital amp is a Vox AC30, cranked all the way up, bass all the way up, mids and treble at noon, presence at noon, too.

[@bertoh7817]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Thank you very much!! You are very kind

[@owenbarnesusic]

Can you do a video using the Rick with fuzz?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I'm thinking about doing a video that compares different distortion types. In the meantime, I have this one which features the Rick with fuzz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKu7mp6enbCngZY

[@owenbarnesusic]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 do you think a fuzz face would work? I’ve always wanted a 360 but idk how it’ll do with my fuzz face and big muff clone

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@owenbarnesusic You will definitely get some nice tones out of that combination, especially for rhythm stuff, riffs, powerchords, and such. It depends of course on what exactly you want to achieve. A Rick is a very different beast than a Strat or a Les Paul, so it's best to try and see if you like it.

[@boogingtonthunderwood8969]

What amp are you playing through, please sir?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

It's a modeled AC30, some compression, a little bit of reverb.

[@warmer2]

Can you tell us what modeler?

[@tommylord]

Thanks for doing this video. Is there a specific model name for that body shape? Was it the only Ric produced with the single binding on the bottom? I had a 360-12, same color and body style, for three years. I bought it very used at a music shop in Lewiston, Maine in 1980. It presented like it had been around a while, or had somewhat of a neglected life. That's probably the reason it was priced low enough for me to afford it. Judging by the condition, I would estimate it was at least 8-10 years old, So I like to think I had an authentic 1960-something Rickenbacker. I wasn't keen enough to look up serial numbers or anything like that back then. Sadly, it was totally consumed in a house fire in December 1983 so I'll never know exactly what year it was made.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Thank you, and sorry about the twelve-string. I've seen the body shape referred to as the 'contour' style, as opposed to the 'double binding' style.

[@tommylord]

​@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Thanks for the reply. I watched a review of a 1966 Ric on another channel, and they said the stereo cable jacks were a trait of the 1960s and not featured on the 1970s guitars. I remember my Ric had the double jack with the 'Ricko Sound' moniker stamped on it. Also the wound strings were very tarnished, like they'ed never been changed. This convinces me more than ever that my guitar was a 1960s model. I had a devil of a time keeping the bottom two (twin sets) in tune. I think the guitar may have been damaged and in need of neck adjustment.

[@karenwilson1224]

I was hoping that you would say more about the 'rick-o-sound' mode.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I plan to make a video that's dedicated to it. Coming up!

[@widowspeak5973]

Baby dinosaur tail piece is the best part

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I saw your avatar and went: It's the fifth knob guy! How cool! Thanks for your video, man, it's the best.

[@widowspeak5973]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 that's me, Knobby Boi! Thanks! I'm digging your playing!

[@Ghoulikmusik]

The neck looks a little wide for me

[@peterstockhaus2709]

;Moin. Schöne Videos, guter Musikgeschmack. In dem Shop in der Holstenstrasse habe ich mal eine Mustang gekauft. Nie geliebt, mal teuer verkauft. Meine Ricky gab es 1987 in einem Shop irgendwo am Pilatuspool, eine 360/6V64 in Jetblack. Neu. Da sind ein paar Wochenenden Taxilohn draufgegangen. Amp: 1964er Vox AC30. Und ja, mein zweitliebste Gitarre ist eine Höfner Thinline von 72. Keep on rockin and jangling! ps Wie heißt Deine Band?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Moin moin, schön dass sich hier auch Hamburger sehen lassen! Meine Band von damals: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqaQnXmjg69nr5o

[@blakemcnamara9105]

What settings/pedals are you using?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

For the parts that are driven, an AC30, almost dimed. Tiny bit of reverb and delay. For the clean parts, a Fender reverb deluxe, everything at noon, with a little bit of reverb.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 Oh okay cool. Thanks. I thought you were using overdrive though.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@blakemcnamara9105 For more drive, a treble booster or a tube screamer will do the trick. I just really like the way the AC30 distorts when you turn it all the way up.

[@pascualperez5252]

What amp and effects?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

For the parts that are driven, an AC30, almost dimed. Tiny bit of reverb and delay. For the clean parts, a Fender reverb deluxe, everything at noon, with a little bit of reverb.

[@pascualperez5252]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 sounds great

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@pascualperez5252 Thank you! The one pedal that goes really well with Ricks is of course a compressor, for maximum sparkly jangle.

[@pascualperez5252]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 I have a Rick 360 as well (from 93). And I play on a SINMARC amp (it´s a boutique amp). I use to drive it with a Pro Co RAT (at 9) and a cs3 BOSS.

[@kenvenlo215]

Zu welchen Songs hast du gespielt?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Song #1 (intro): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWjTfWdoja90gdk Song #2 (dirty riff & solo): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHe2fJaqmsitatU Song #3 (clean chords): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrSoHWgot-Dmck

[@kenvenlo215]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 cool danke . Habe beide in meine Playlist übernommen.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@kenvenlo215 Cool!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Have you ever had the desire to throw a set of Toaster pickups in your Ric? I like those High Gains in it now.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

I wouldn't change a hair on this puppy but, there's that constant desire for a 330 with toasters... #justonemoreguitar

[@davidcudlip6587]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 I'm waiting for a Fireglo or Jetglo to come in to my local dealer now.

[@markdoughty8780]

They've got a pretty unique sound, but, I'm not sure they're worth the money Rickenbacker price them at. In addition, they're not a 'desert island guitar'; surely that would have to be Fender's Stratocaster guitar, which, pretty much, has all the sonic bases covered. Nice guitars that appeal to a niche market for me.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

You're right, Rickenbackers are not cheap, but the price reflects the high level of craftsmanship and care that goes into building them. There is no rational argument for splurging on a Rickenbacker, but that said, the amount of pleasure I get out of mine is just insane.

[@user-ii5mh9li6l]

That riff at the beginning is amazing, "Wohin Auch Immer". Is this your band, "Les Garcons"? I wish I knew about them 20 years ago.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Haha, thank you, and yes, that was us, in the early 2000s.

[@user-ii5mh9li6l]

@@becauseguitarsolos1264 You rock. This is my kind of music. I'm hitting ebay right now to get the CD. If I may ask, what kind of amp are you using in this clip?

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

@@user-ii5mh9li6l You're too kind! All sounds in the video are fully digital. Vox for dirty, Fender for cleans.

[@johnkelleytherazors3724]

What chords are you playing here 3:06 ?, I've been trying to figure it out.

[@becauseguitarsolos1264]

Basically four powerchords (B, A, F#, E), but for the second one, the D and G string stay in the fourth fret (so the notes are A, F#, B).

[@snuffelsuf]

It has NO break angle..