1997 vs 1998 PT

[Fiendish Thingy]

Are there any significant differences between the neck of a 90's era 1997 and 90's era 330's/360's (inlays aside)? I mean shape, feel...

[collin]

Are there any significant differences between the neck of a 90's era 1997 and 90's era 330's/360's (inlays aside)? I mean shape, feel...

From all the different ones I've played, yes. The 1997 necks varied big time, but I have played maybe a half dozen of them, and even more modern 330's and the modern necks are much fatter. I wish I had actual size measurements, but I don't.

Even 1997 reissues vary- early ones had slimmer necks compared to later reissues, but then you could have two necks made the same day that feel entirely different. It's one of the benefits of a handmade instrument, they all have their own feel.

[deaconblues]

I played a friend's 1997RI of unknown vintage a few years back and it felt just like my '93 330. The 330 has a very slim, comfortable neck, which I hear is typical of that era. I tend to like thicker necks now, but I had a fat-neck '05 360/12 that was downright painful to play after long sessions for some reason - just carved really uncomfortably.

[shamustwin]

My 1987 has a very fine, slim neck.
Don't know about the middle one it's about the same as the '87, IIRC.
'00 has a thick neck comparatively, and it's my favorite for playing live and recording.
Don't personally know about 330 necks, thought I'd guess the thicker necked 1997's are close to them.

[AQuickOne]

OK Folks...Jake....you might want to jump on this....less than $2000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123
Just posted today.

[AQuickOne]

ANYONE?.........ANYONE?......http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... SS:US:1123

[JakeK]

Thanks for the heads up, Jeff. A number have actually told me about this in the "Ric Marketplace" forum. I'm hoping I can bid on this...a PT signature is out of the question now. I don't want it, or need it. Pete himself didn't even have the windmill pose pickguard, why should I? I also don't need a SPC, if I really wanted that third pickup, I could get a second 1997 and have one of the RIC luthiers add one for me (or remove the neck, make a new neck and add binding to make a custom 1993/12, but that's another story). I had trouble with the third pickup when I owned a 325, pick kept hitting the middle pickup, so two pickups are better than three. If I don't/can't get this, I can always check with Mike Parks...or Gbase...or any other sources I dare to look.

[AQuickOne]

Just looking out for your best "interests" Jake. Good luck.

[shamustwin]

It is pretty...

[jch]

That is a very nice looking one
I hope someone here gets it.

[JakeK]

I hope *I* can get it.

[AQuickOne]

Jake,
By *I* , I can assume you are the current hight bidder?

[JakeK]

Nah, I like to wait 'til the last two minutes of the auction before I place a bid. That's when the action's fun

[collin]

Nah, I like to wait 'til the last two minutes of the auction before I place a bid. That's when the action's fun

Two minutes? Pffft.....that's why you get outbid!

My rule is 20 seconds or less. If you can't count the seconds on two hands....fuggetaboutit.

I remember getting frustrated at snipers years ago, until I learned that everyone knows how the game works, and ya might as well get good at it if you want something. Of course, computer sniper programs have made it harder..

[AQuickOne]

It's over $2100 now. I am glad to see that these are finally appreciating in value.