Rickenbacker Consoles

Bill Rickles · Post by **Bill Rickles** » 27 Mar 2003 8:23 am

I have seen a lot of comments about the Frypans but not much about the old consoles (d8,t8). Does anyone own one and what comments do you have about them?

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Mar 2003 9:08 am

I've got a Triple 8, short scale (don't know if they made a long scale). I like the guitar, it's got a crisp tone, but the sustain is a little lacking compared to my Stringmaster, and not quite as tonally rich as my Bakelite Rick (or aesthetically pleasing), but it is a good conversation piece. Also, it's not the most comfortable guitar for me to play--I think I'd be better off with a D-8. The guitar comes alive at louder volumes, as there's somewhat of acoustical chamber inside because of the fact that it's hollow. I got it here on the forum for a good price, and with a little handywork it was perfectly playable and gig-worthy.

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 27 Mar 2003 9:54 am

Here's mine. Lot's of commentary in this post.
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum2/HTML/002885.html

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