My new 660/6 fireglo

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:20 pm

After getting a 05 360/6 in the beginning of this year (which i grown to like a lot) I saw the 660 at a local Guitar Center used for $1099. I was always intrigued by toaster pickups. I talked them down to $999 and I took it home. It is an 04 with a sweet top. I put a set of Pyrmid flats on it and plugged it into my VOX AC30CC2 and DAMN!!...This thing sounds GREAT. The vintage toasters really do sound much nicer than the hi-gains (and look cooler too.) The clarity and tone is much better. I own three newer professional series Gretsches and this solid body Ric has THEIR sound!
Another thing that really blew me away is that I can actually play blues and leads on this guitar which is very difficult on the 360. i guess because of the much wider neck?

Now I want another toaster Ric. I am seriously considering the Liverpool 350 with a full scale. With that be a nice compliment to this guitar? Iam also considering selling the 360.

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:19 pm

here are some pics:

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:23 pm

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:12 pm

Nice collection there, Mike!

Sell the 360? Heresy.

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:15 pm

sorry showin off a little

i just spent a half hour jammin on my 360/6 and i remembered why i like that guitar so much. i take back what i said about the higains. they really do sound good but different than the toasters. chords sound like bells. the toasters (and the 660) have a much nicer bluesy soloing tone especially on the neck pup. the problem is i really dig the liverpool model but i need to start limiting my guitar collection before i really go broke lol

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:37 pm

"Limit"???? What's that, Mike?

Congratulations on a nice pair of Ricks..... the others aren't too shabby either, just between you and me!!

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 12:50 am

Sell nothing. You have a date with a 12 string my friend...

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:53 am

My thoughts exactly, Rob!!

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:01 am

Nice H

Do all 660s have the gold trim and small headstocks?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:13 am

As far as I'm aware, Rob (and I'm no expert), yes.

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:52 am

the salesguy at guitar center just called me and said the 12 string they just got in is a 04 381v 12 string in fireglo in mint condish. he said the best price he can do is $2000. im going to go down there and check it out this afternoon.

whataya think?

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:56 am

Yes. Absolutely. You owe it to yourself Mike.

oreca · Post by **oreca** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:40 am

I think you got a good deal on the 660.

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:55 am

That 660 is really sweet. But for a 12 string, personally I'd wait for another model and a lower price. But that's just me, and because I'm not a fan of the 381 body style at all.

Just saying I'm all for holding out as long as necessary to get any given Ric that you'd *really* want instead of settling for one that's available right now just for the sake of getting a Ric of some kind.

They're all worth waiting for - new or used - so I say go for what you want and jump on it as soon as you can. If you've got any given model or finish in mind, I know you'll be able to find one eventually.

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:17 am

i like the RICKENBACKER 350/12V63 LIVERPOOL in jetglo. i do think the 381 is a little too something lol maybe its the beveled edges or something that bothers me.