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shammond
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Post subject: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:57 pm |
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Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:47 am Posts: 17
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I was hoping iiipope or someone could chime in here. I want to swap the high gains on my Ric 360-12 for new toasters I just got from Ric. Several have said while I'm doing it I ought to add in a .0047 capacitor and a push pull pot. I would like to do this, but need some guidance. I have searched past forums for a diagram, but have only found a few general descriptions - I'm not an electrical wizard so I need more detail. Anyone have a link to a diagram or specific instructions on how to do this?
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iiipopes
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:38 am |
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Joined: Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:07 am Posts: 3870
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Thanks. It's an honor to have a thread named for my mod. I didn't make a sketch of it. After tinkering on guitars for (mumble) decades, I just kind of did it. If you have an email, I'll draw it out, convert it to pdf, and email it to you, and anybody/everybody else who wants it, in both 2-pickup and 3-pickup versions.
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moonraker
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:17 am |
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Joined: Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:48 am Posts: 34 Location: New York
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I would like a copy also. Thanks!
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shammond
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:20 am |
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Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:47 am Posts: 17
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iiipopes: Your name came up most often on all my searches on this subject - so naturally I named the thread after you. It would be great if you could draw out a diagram along with any instructions/hints you might have on making this mod when I switch out the pickups and email it to me. I have a 360-12 (2 pick ups). My email is hamfam721@earthlink.net. And so when I order it - what is the name or part number of the knob/pot I will need ? Thanks in advance! Scott
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gtburge1
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:39 am |
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Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:00 pm Posts: 131 Location: Homestead Florida
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iiipopes I would like a drawing as i have 370/12 on order and own a 360/12 I have the toasters and cap. i have order the switch Thanks George T. Burge gtburge1@bellsouth.net
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WhoJamFan
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:12 am |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:20 pm Posts: 447
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iiipopes, count me in as well, and if you could,please, the whole 330 in simple parts diagram and not the schematic like on the site. I rewired the guitar when I first got it and somehow the available p/pull cap mod diagram doesn't work with it. I also used a non RIC p/pull pot and that may have something to do with it. Thank you.
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Rockinbacker
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:43 am |
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Joined: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:25 pm Posts: 6 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Another copy needed here too hehe, for a 360/12. I would appreciate if I can get a copy iiipopes, cheers. metaliamer@optusnet.com.au
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MapleRick
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:09 am |
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Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:17 am Posts: 482 Location: Ottawa, ON, CANADA
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JimK
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:40 am |
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Joined: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:26 am Posts: 387 Location: Lawrence, Kansas
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Quote: ...I want to swap the high gains on my Ric 360-12 for new toasters I just got from Ric. Several have said while I'm doing it I ought to add in a .0047 capacitor and a push pull pot. I'm _really_ new at this. And so have several even more basic questions. What's a .0047 capacitor? What does it do? What sort of measurement is .0047? What will the push pull pot controll? What will be accomplished with these modifications? JimK
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Beatlefreak
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Post subject: Re: iiipopes vintage tone mod Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:15 am |
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Joined: Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:51 am Posts: 3362 Location: Atlanta, GA
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The .0047 microfarad capacitor was used in vintage Rickenbackers to shape their unique tone. It filters out some of the bass response from the bridge pickup, giving it a brighter sound. The push-pull tone control (as found on new issue 4003 basses) allows you to switch this cap in and out of the circuit, giving you both tone curves.
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