FIRST GIG WITH 660/12

[melibreits]

Just out of curiosity, for those who have both, how hard is it to get used to the wider neck on the 660/12 if you're used to playing a 330/12? I know for me, I find the 360/12 just slightly harder to play than the 330/12--all I can figure is that the binding ever so slightly narrows the playing space on the 360.... sometimes I feel that a little more width on a 12-string Ric fingerboard might be a good thing....

[ozover50]

I went for the 660/12 sight unseen because I just knew I'd have a problem with a 330 or 360.

It's a bit of a stretch above the 7th fret if you use half-barres and want the low E pair in the chord, but other than that, it's just fine. I can comfortably switch from a 330/360/620 to the 660 and back with no problems.

However, I pity any poor unfortunates within hearing distance - I'm a pretty average player!!

[melibreits]

I remember feeling kind of bummed out when we got outbid on a gorgeous Turquoise 660/12 on eBay a couple of years ago....but then a couple of months later we scored the 325 in that color, which was a very sweet consolation indeed.... Though I keep wondering how it would feel to play a 660 every time I see how pretty they are!

[kog]

I have to confess I'm not big on the 660s, but THAT one is a beaut! I don't think I've ever seen gold guards used so effectively. Congrats on a real beauty, Jeff.

[jps]

Thanks Jerry! I find this very easy to play all the way up the neck.

[steverok]

That is one beautiful 660/12 MG. I had considered one of those, but went with the semi-hollow. It doesn't look as small as I thought. How big are you, Jeff ? (please, no anatomy jokes).

[jps]

About 5'8", average weight. As to the rest, I never fail to please!

We were talking about my hands, right? Really makes a big difference playing bass and pleasing the audience.