Price differences on 660 and 620

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:52 am

Thoughts on why the 660/6 model is significantly higher in price than a 620/6 ?

wormdiet · Post by **wormdiet** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:29 am

1) Pickups

2) Checkered binding. Apparently it's significantly more difficult (or expensive)? To make

3) Wider neck = higher demand for 12-string models

4) figured wood

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:02 am

The cost difference is due mainly to three reasons:

1. Checked Binding
2. Checked Binding
3. Checked Binding

Oh, yeah, the figured wood costs about 5 times as much.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:08 am

When I die, I would like my coffin to be made from highly figured maple with a fireglo finish...and checkered binding where appropriate...

I am serious...(notice there is no smiley face inserted here)

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:32 am

Did you know that, outside of our use of conversion varnish, that the biggest use of it is on caskets?

We do heat and freeze tests on our product and I suppose the coffinmakers do some long term testing of their own . . .

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:34 am

(Awed silence....)

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:36 am

This puts my mind at ease, as I'm planning to be buried with my 4001F...

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:44 am

Well, that explains it. Thank-you.

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:51 am

Paul: A cryptic comment, uncharacteristic of you.

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:52 am

When I opened the case which contained my brand new RIC 330, something wonderfully fragrant pierced the air. Was that originating from the guitar (varnish) or the case?

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:55 am

It's an established fact that the human brain has evolved SKB receptors...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:24 am

Sorry. Didn't mean to be cryptic. I was awestruck and amused when John told me this a few weeks ago, and expected that others may have had the same reaction. Silly of me, Peter.

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:10 pm

'Comments from the crypt...'

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:32 pm

The checked binding is a really nice touch for a special guitar. My 660/12 is likely the only 12 I will ever need or own, and I will have it forever, so to have it with checked binding and the other extras (full width inlays, gold guards, etc.) is really nice. Just my opinion. Worth the extra money and then some, to me.