660 vs 330 w/ toaster pickups

[timelineguitars]

Thanks everyone for your inputs. I had to sell one of my Ric, so I sold my 330 and keep the 660 which match my 4003 (both in midnight blue). The 330 I sold has high gain pickups. I would have kept it if it has toater pickups.

[timelineguitars]

I finally got myself a Rick 12 string. It is 330/12 in fireglo. (see photo)



Never played Rick 12 string before so I have a few questions:

1) Can I tune to full pitch? or should I tune 1/2 step lower? I prefer full pitch so it can play in same key as my Rick 660
2) What is the best way to tune it? just like regular guitars but with a lot patience?
3) I got myself a "High gain" version. Is "Toaster PU" version (360/12?) sounds better? I really love my 660 toaster PU.
4) Do most people use pick or thumb pick to play? I use a pick. I find it is very difficult to finger pick.
5) I don't sing much and find it difficult for instrumentals playing. Almost regret I've got it.

Thanks for any comments or help.

[grazioso]

tune to full pitch they are made for that. don't use pyramid strings and you should be all right.

[jps]

Superb FG finish on that! Eric is doing a wonderful job at RIC!

[timelineguitars]

Thanks, grazioso & jps for your input.

I watched Roy Clark played a instrumentals with a 12 string guitar (not a Rick) on Youtube last night. It sounds very interesting. That gave me some encouragement.