Which 12 string should I get?

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 6:43 am

If my 4080 bid doesn't win I'm going to get a Midnight Blue 4003 from Musician's friend. I thought it would be great to get a 12 as well. They have a JG 360/12 in stock & a FG 620/12 due in in 2-4 weeks. Which would be better for a 12 string newbie? Their prices are quite both good.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:44 am

360/12 is the yardstick by which all others are measured.

Drink from the source, Kevin.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:50 am

The necks are the same width, so no issues there. I agree with Noel, a thinline 330 or 360-12 is THE classic Ric 12 string sound.

Still best to sit down with both for a few minutes & see which you prefer.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:55 am

Kevin, you're going to get good arguments for either model. I prefer the 360 ( I have a 660)but if you would be more comfortable with a solid body then the 620 might be the way to go. It all comes down to personal preference.

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:10 am

Some people say that the 330 has a bit more room on the fretboard because there is no binding on the neck.I don't know if this is true or not as I have only played my 330-12 which I find comfy.I have a 1983 620-6 which has a thinner neck than my 330.If new 620's have necks that narrow a 620-12 may be more challenging.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:18 am

Thanks for the opinions,all! It's a tough choice, but I'm sure I'd love either of the two.

eggman · Post by **eggman** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 1:37 pm

Howdy,

I've had a 330-12 and was disappointed with it's relative lack of sustain and treble.
Recently I bought a 620-12 and its' got more treble and sustain. Gimme the 620-12!

Eggman

wormdiet · Post by **wormdiet** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:45 am

660/12, unless you have smaller hands.

golfo · Post by **golfo** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:23 am

second on the 660/12.
i have small hands and i could never get used to
the tightness of the string spacing. i traded it
to another member for a 330/6 and am much
happier. but i really miss the sound of that 12er.
may have to get a 660 someday.
good luck
geoff

325_fan · Post by **325_fan** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:25 am

I went through the normal iterations with my 360/12; 12-saddle bridge, vintage knobs, toasters, and a new nut. If you don't know a real good luthier, go with the 660. FG would be my preference.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:32 am

Third the 660, although color choice really should be left up to the purchaser, don'tcha think? Har!

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:25 am

I'm firmly in the 360 camp - particularly as I'll be purchasing one myself in a few short months.

I've got fairly small hands so I'm not too fussed about the string spacing. Also, I just prefer the shape of the 300 series. I've never been able to fall for that crested wave shape.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:21 am

Crested wave trumps toilet seat.

IMHO, LOL, and all those pithy acronymic thingies.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:25 am

Saucer of milk for table two!

is it just the 360 you don't like Paul?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:56 am

I actually do like it. Just don't love the body styling, although most seem to see it as the "classic" Rick. The first Rick I ever played was a then-"new style" 360, must've been '65 or so. It HOOKED ME on Ricks.

Now, an "old style" (double-bound) 360 really gets my blood going. Love'em and hope to score one soon.

Just a prejudice of mine, that's all.

Can I have some Fig Newtons with the milk, please? (Or maybe I just need some bran flakes or sumthin')