Checked out a 650 Dakota today

[ric330]

One of my friends is a Guitar dealer and had a 2005 Dakota come in and I figured I give it a try.
Not really in the market to buy a Dakota at this time, because I'm waiting for my 360 AFG to come in,
BUT I really wanted to try one out. The first thing I noticed is that the Neck is very different from my 360.
A bit wider and chunkier - not much but noticable. This is probably a great finger style monster. Lead work is a
breeze because the frets are a tad larger than my 360. It was equipped with Humbuckers and they are really cool but
sound different than the HiGains. It is a smaller guitar for sure and would be great for anyone especially someone who found
the 330 or 360 to be a bit on the large size.

Over all I really liked it and anyone who may be interested in this type of guitar - you may want to check out this piece here:
http://www.guitarsandeffects.com/zotherguitars.htm
just scroll down the guitars and there are additional pictures.
He also has a Nice 330 FG for sale. He's a great guy to deal with and always carrys some fine used instruments

[goofyfoot]

I have one. They foot the bill quite sublimely. Spends a good amount of time in my classroom. I dig playing it and the kids dig hearing it. Here's a brief slideshow of mine. Regards....Goofyfoot.

http://s119.photobucket.com/pbwidget.sw ... d2f31d.pbw

[ric330]

Cool!
They're nice guitars.

[beatlefreak]

I have a Sierra - The same as the Dakota, but with gold hardware. It is my main 'go to' guitar - It simply rocks!

[freshmattyp]

If the planets align properly, I should have one of these beauties in my posession in a week or so. I've been wanting one ever since the first time I got a chance to play one, and foolishy did not buy it immediately. I'm not making that mistake again.

[admin]

Thanks, Kevin. What a gorgeous looking guitar. I appreciate your review. I played one of these while on vacation in Quebec quite a few years ago now and I must say I was suitably impressed. I would be tempted to try high gains in the 650 too.

[rickenmetal]

That slide show is freaky. I don't think I've even looked at my own 330 that close up from so many angles.

[ken_j]

I would be tempted to try high gains in the 650 too.

High gains do nicely in the 650 series.

[ajish4]

HEY!

I bought my '88 V63 from that guy!

EXCELLENT DEALER!

[ric330]

Yeah Nat is a great Guy.
I've done a bit of Guitar work for him and sold a few too over the years.
He has some really cool true vintage pieces from time to time for sale.