The first two are 890 pixels in width, and the other four are 445. *** I tried to post photos but for each of the six photos I got a message that the size could not be determined. (I bought mine used and abused too naïve to recognize the problems. PS - If you want to feel a little better about your situation, search for my name here and read a few of my posts (woe is me): twisted neck, as well as a neck set misalignment that does not allow for proper adjustment of action. I hope some other guys here will chime in with other ideas! We had some nice discussions back when I was posting regularly - maybe a couple of those guys are still checking in. Maybe the slippery grease allows string vibration without moving (rattling) its roller wheel.? Anyway, I'll post here again this weekend after I have a chance to fool around with my bridge. This makes me wonder how grease on the roller string surface itself controls the rattle. I'm imagining that there will be no rattle. I'd be interested in what you discover if you take a toothpick and hold/press it between two of the rattling rollers and strings while with your other hand pucks the strings that go over the two rollers.
I have a couple of ideas how to simply (and easily reversibly) do this, I'll experiment on my own roller bridge before I throw out unsubstantiated ideas now. With a little dab of Nut Sauce or white lithium grease at the string contact points, everything should be smooth.
Even if they did not freely turn, the string, lying over the convex surface of the roller wheel, can move with use probably better than over a standard saddle that has a more acute surface angle. My idea/suggestion is, rather than buy a new bridge ($75 additional dollars!), simply make your rollers too tight to turn & rattle, too. I had the opposite problem you have - my bridge rollers did not roll, and therefore, did not rattle they were wedged tightly due to a misalignment of the three opening through which each adjustment screw goes through: the two holes on each side of the bridge frame and the threaded hole of the saddle. (But then, again, we have to be pragmatic.) But, we all want something as close to the guitar Lennon played. If you are also disenchanted with the Accent vibrato, then a return to GC with an "exchange" for a 350v63 probably makes the most sense. Your post here is nicely detailed and thought out. Hi Scott - I'm back, and have some further thoughts. Or do what the RicSource forum members suggested with changing out the strings, a little bit of grease in the roller bridge, etc.Ĭan anyone offer me advice? Thank you Scott
Return it to GC and get full refund because I’m well under 45 days, etc….Can live with the buzz for the sake of owning this cool piece of history.I still find myself trying to decide whether I … This might have been useful during the ordering phase. The Ric representative said that most go towards the 350v63 guitar with the updated saddle and bridge setup. The friendly people on another Rickenbacker forum confirmed this flaw with the 325. He admitted the buzzing is inherent in the 325 saddle setup and it would need to be modified to solve the problem.
The gentleman who answered was very courteous and professional and knew exactly what I was experiencing. I called Rickenbacker Corp yesterday afternoon. I experienced severe buzzing from my E, A, & D strings. Let me cut to the chase: I opened the case and plugged it into my Fender Blues Jr and tuned it up, etc. I ordered this guitar post Xmas through Guitar Center (GC)My desire was to have the guitar John Lennon once played in the early days of the Beatles. At the age of 60, this will be my first brand new guitar since my Yamaha FG200 in 1975 all my other guitars are 2nd hand purchases and I have done well. Greetings, I am a new member to this forum and unfortunately a very disappointed owner of a brand new Ric 325C64 Jetglo that arrived at my doorstep this past month.