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Topic: Rickenbacher Model B |
Ian Campbell
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Austin, Texas
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Posted 17 Jan 2002 8:47 pm |
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I just aquired a pre-war model B [no, not the one in the other post that just went on Ebay] and I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for 7 string tunings and the correct string guages for a model B
Also, anyone have any tips on cleaning bakelite and the chrome plates?
I'm hoping this should be everything that a 7 string pre-war Rick is talked up to be!
-Ian |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jan 2002 10:55 pm
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Hi there Ian!
I've found that the B11th is a great tuning for my 7-string Rick.....that's the tuning that Jerry Byrd used on his "Steelin' the Chimes" record.
I change it from time to time, to straight C6th.....ECAGEC# - C That gives you a real GREAT melody tuning with the bottom end providing for the sound you get like in Jerry Byrd's "Coconut Grove" intro.
and many others.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
You also can apply Jerry Byrd's diatonic tuning to those 7 strings. Don't limit yourself.
Jerry always got great sound/silky smoothness by using Gibson Black Diamond spanish guitar strings.....as follows:
1st, 2nd and 3rd strings are all SECOND
strings;
(#16 guage)
4th string is a 22 guage unwound/plain
spanish guitar 3rd string.
5th string is a flat wound 24#
6th string is a flat wound 28#
7th string is a flat wound 32#
All GIBSON......brand.
This string set-up allowed for all of the slanting, backward/forward....and a seamless continuity in sound without breaks in the sustained melody line.
Good Luck to you!
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jan 2002 10:59 pm
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| P.S. I good friend of mine uses, I believe it is "000" steel wool to polish his metal plates/covers. Keep the dust AWAY FROM THE PICKUPS!!!! |
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Cartwright Thompson
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Posted 18 Jan 2002 3:19 am
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Ray,
Where do you get the Gibson strings you mentioned? Are they nickle or stainless?
I looked around a bit and couldn't find a set that had those guages. |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 20 Jan 2002 7:28 pm
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About those Gibson Black Diamond Strings....
Do any of you historical greats here on the Forum have knowledge as to WHO bought out or took over production of the Black Diamond Strings or their equivilant? One might have to experiment with some of the current brands until a satisfactory alternative is found but the logic behind what WAS DONE still holds validity....... |
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Ian Campbell
From:
Austin, Texas
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 20 Jan 2002 10:24 pm
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| Ian.....GREAT JOB! THANK YOU for finding that site and sharing it with those of us on the Forum. This looks like the outfit I've been looking for! Much appreciated. |
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