MWH Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Hi folks, have just aquire a 2008 Rickenbacker 660 and would like an education on changing strings. It's presently on 9 guage which are too slim Jim for me, logically I should go for tens but I enjoy 11 guage on a guild I have, BUT every string on any of my guitars, bass or otherwise are flatwounds. Would anyone have knowledge of this make of guitar when fitted with flatwound strings, is it a no-no ?, thanks, 🐾
MWH Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 So, nobody want to recommend a make of flatwounds for a 2008 660 Ric ?, i bet Tom Petty never used any but hey, worth a try.
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 I can't imagine getting that Ric jangle with flats. That's what they do, don't deny them their destiny!
skankdelvar Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) The approved flats for Rics are Pyramids, IIRC. Some Ric fans seem to think that round wounds are heresy... Congrats on the 660; lovely guitar. Me, I'd settle for a 610. PS: Have a look here: http://www.rickresource.com/forum/ - bound to be a thread or two about flats. Edited February 3, 2018 by skankdelvar
MWH Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 Well thanks guys, always worth asking opinions first, I'll check out the offered info, (have you got slick silver hair like Ed Straker, moon base alpha ?)
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 Ha, no, what there is left of it is still quite brown, but getting a touch of the Strakers at the temples. Without the comb-over, it would be more Jean-Luc Picard
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