1993 Plus Feedback
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1993 Plus Feedback
Looking at a 1993 Plus.
I already own a 381/12, but was wondering how much different the 1993 would be?
Thanks
Kevin
I already own a 381/12, but was wondering how much different the 1993 would be?
Thanks
Kevin
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
1993 Plus: wider and thicker one-piece neck (think 660-12) also X-braced interior + 3 pickups
381/12: standard neck width (same as 360) deeper hollow body
Those are main differences to me besides cosmetics
381/12: standard neck width (same as 360) deeper hollow body
Those are main differences to me besides cosmetics
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
How about playability?
With the 381 I have problems holding down the E & A string sets.
The bass string is large and the octave string small, so when I push down harder it sometimes will mute out a close string.
I have small hands, but it still is difficult.
I was hoping the string spacing would be slightly larger and the playability would be improved.
With the 381 I have problems holding down the E & A string sets.
The bass string is large and the octave string small, so when I push down harder it sometimes will mute out a close string.
I have small hands, but it still is difficult.
I was hoping the string spacing would be slightly larger and the playability would be improved.
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Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
It sounds like the wider neck would help! I prefer them.kharri wrote:How about playability?
With the 381 I have problems holding down the E & A string sets.
The bass string is large and the octave string small, so when I push down harder it sometimes will mute out a close string.
I have small hands, but it still is difficult.
I was hoping the string spacing would be slightly larger and the playability would be improved.
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
What gauge strings are you using down there? I stick to the RIC gauges for the most part - I think down at the low E and A they're 46/26 and 36/20w. Try 42/26 and 34/20w. If that still doesn't help, maybe your action is too high? Ricks usually like to be nice and flat and low.kharri wrote:How about playability?
With the 381 I have problems holding down the E & A string sets.
The bass string is large and the octave string small, so when I push down harder it sometimes will mute out a close string.
I have small hands, but it still is difficult.
I was hoping the string spacing would be slightly larger and the playability would be improved.
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
Got to play a 1993Plus when i last visited Graham and i really liked it.
Great player i thought it was nice.
Great player i thought it was nice.
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
I have a 330/12 and a 620/12. The 1993+ is so much easier to play than these guitars--it's a completely different vibe. Now I feel Rick should make all of their 12-string necks wider. What a great feeling neck!kharri wrote:Looking at a 1993 Plus.
I already own a 381/12, but was wondering how much different the 1993 would be?
Thanks
Kevin
Re: 1993 Plus Feedback
I ended up with one. The 1993 feel very different than the 381. For one thing the body thickness is less.
Also with the wider fretboard, playing it is much easier, even with small fingers.
I would recommend those looking at a 12 string to seriously consider the 1993.
Also with the wider fretboard, playing it is much easier, even with small fingers.
I would recommend those looking at a 12 string to seriously consider the 1993.