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Topic: Rickenbacher Bakelite/Stamped Comparison |
Dan Schwartz
From:
Bloomington, MN
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 5:47 am |
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I am wondering if any of you can comment on the tone comparison between the bakelites and the stamped metal Rickenbachers.
I haven't had a chance to play a bakelite, but I have a '48 NS on a test drive from a local store (it beat out the Model G that was also there). I am loving the sound, but would love to A/B it with a bakelite. The next best thing would be to get some feedback from some of you. I know this is a pretty broad question to throw out as I am sure they all sound different, but any general thoughts would help.
Thanks.
Dan
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John Dahms
From:
Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 10:50 am
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The pickup preserves a family resemblance, the shape and size are the same but they are different animals. I think bakelite is smoother and much heavier and stamped metal bodies have more aggressive sound and brighter.
Now all guitars vary and playing styles, touch and amplification make huge differences so what I think is most important is, does it do what you want?
When a quality instrument is involved there is no better, just better for your needs.
If you decide on bakelite as your choice I think an Ace or Academy bakelite Ric has more in common tone-wise than a model 59 or NS does with a Panda B6 style and can often be had for a good price.
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Richard Shatz
From:
St. Louis
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 1:24 pm
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i agree with John completely.
There are currently two Academy lap steels on Ebay ending today. Oddly enough they seem to fetch lower prices than the NS models lately. |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 8:37 pm Bakelite or not..................
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| If you try a Bakelite Rick........be sure to use an older/earlier amplifier, preferrably with an 8 inch Rola speaker. The circuits seem to be made for each other. Plugging in to a huge 500 watt 15 inch solid state unit will likely not provide the same early 1930's SOUND you're looking for. |
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