Ric 12 string with the thickest neck?

modrocker · Post by **modrocker** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:28 am

Hello to all, I'm new to the boards! I was wondering if anyone could help me in my quest to discover the Rickenbacker 12-string model with the thickest neck. Not the widest, mind you, but the thickest, fattest neck. Like most other companies, Rickenbacker doesn't include neck thickness in their specs.

I know slim necks are a hallmark of Rics, but I need a thick neck to be comfortable. All of my guitar heroes (Harrison, Townshend, et alia) have used the 360/12, but I've tried a modern 360/12 and found the neck to be too slim.

I know the 660/12 has a wider neck than other Rics. Does that also translate into the thickest neck?

Someone help me out here. I've gotta have that Ric 12-string sound! Thanks so much.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:42 am

Jay, the 330 & 360 neck depths vary tremendously. I have tried a couple of 12's with really chunky necks (not to my liking). I would try some used ones in the 2002-2004 year range & I am willing to bet that you will come across one pretty soon.

BTW, welcome to the forum. I am the opposite, love the thin slinky necks. But don't worry...there's a Ric 12 with a chunky neck out there for you!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:13 am

This is a tough one Jay, because as Tony said, basically all neck thicknesses vary on Ricks. You need to really try a bunch out and find one to your likeing.

I just went from a 370/12 to a 660/12 - the 370/12 had a much chunkier neck.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:22 am

I believe (untested by measurement) that most Rick necks these days are CNC profiled. I know that there are a few exceptions, but this holds true for the most popular models.

teb · Post by **teb** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:45 am

In the area around the first fret, the neck on my 2005 660/12 is about 1/8" thinner in depth (checked with a big caliper gizmo) than the same spot on my 360/12 (about five years old). If you switch back and forth, the back of the 360 neck feels rounder in your hands.

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:58 am

Well, you can't get any thicker than the neck on my 730S/12. It's thicker than my 4003! I sure wish I had a caliper gizmo to measure. UNREAL!

Cole

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:02 pm

My mid 90's 620/12 has a pretty chunky neck.