Archive-name: music/guitars/rickenbacker
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Last-modified: 2002/09/08
Version: 2.7
URL: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/music/guitars/rickenbacker/
Copyright: (c) 2002 Gerard Lanois
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             Frequently Asked Questions For alt.guitar.rickenbacker
                            by Gerard Lanois
                               gerardlanois@netscape.net

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Section Contents

• News Headers
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1 Legal Disclaimers
• 1.2 Summary Of Changes For This Version
• 2. Table Of Contents
• 3. A Brief History Of alt.guitar.rickenbacker
• 3.1 When was this newsgroup created? Who created it? What is the charter?
• 3.3 What kinds of topics are appropriate for discussion?
• 3.4 Is this group archived?
• 3.5 My ISP doesn't carry this group. How can I read it?
• 4. Jargon / Glossary, Miscellaneous Lore and Traditions
• 5. Frequently Asked Questions
• 5.1 How do I pronounce "Rickenbacker"?
• 5.2 What is Rick-O-Sound and how do I use it?
• 5.3 What are the neck widths of the various Rickenbacker models?
• 5.4 What kinds of strings work well with Rickenbacker guitars? What are Pyramid strings? Where can I buy them?
• 5.5 What are some suggestions on how to re-string my Rickenbacker 6-string or 12-string guitar?
• 5.6 How does the serial number system work? My guitar (or bass) has serial number XX-1234. What year was it made?
• 5.7 How can I get "The Sound" without owning a 370/12 RM?
• 5.8 How do I care for my Ric's finish?
• 5.9 Oil finishes too?
• 5.10 Will unwinding my vintage re-issue pickups make them sound better? What is the procedure?
• 5.11 What are the types of magnets used in the different kinds of pickups?
• 5.12 What are the differences between a 4001 and a 4003 bass?
• 5.13 Where can I buy a Rickenbacker acoustic guitar?
• 5.14 Can I get a tour of the Rickenbacker factory? Is there a showroom where I can try/buy guitars/basses?
• 5.15 Can I order a custom-made guitar/bass from Rickenbacker? Can I send my guitar/bass to Rickenbacker to have them
• 5.16 How can I rewire my 325 or 350 to make the 5th knob function as a volume knob for the middle pickup?
• 5.17 How can I reduce the hum my guitar/pickups are putting out?
• 5.18 How do I adjust the action/truss rods?
• 5.19 Which Rickenbacker did which Beatle use to record which song?
• 5.20 How is a model 330 different from a 360?
• 5.21 Why doesn't Rickenbacker manufacture (overseas) a budget range like Squier/Epiphone/DeArmond?
• 5.22 What string gauges does Peter Buck use?
• 5.23 I would like to buy a new truss rod cover. Why does Rickenbacker require me to trade in my old one?
• 5.24 Why don't modern Rickenbackers have the same inlays as they did back in the sixties?
• 5.25 Can I use a Schaller strap lock system with a Rickenbacker guitar?
• 5.26 What is the difference between Autumnglo and Walnut?
• 5.27 What is the relationship between Electro, Ryder, and Rickenbacker?
• 5.28 What gauge wire is used in Rickenbacker pickups?
• 5.29 What type of material is used for Rickenbacker pick guards?
• 5.30 What type of wood is used for Rickenbacker fret boards?
• 5.31 What is the dark wood used in the laminated maple necks of Rickenbacker guitars?
• 5.32 Where can I get the font for the Rickenbacker logo?
• 6. Other Resources
• 6.1 Other Usenet Newsgroups
• 6.2 World Wide Web
• 6.3 Books

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