Newbie to RRF and soon to be Ric owner

coreyman97 · Post by **coreyman97** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:13 pm

Hi all-
Just joined as I await my first Ric in the (hopefully) next few days. It's a '99 370/12 VP. Although I have played guitar for a few decades (couch picker - not gigger) I hadn't played a Ric until this morning. I went over to a local Guitar center and played a 330/12 and a 360/12. Oh that sound! Loved it. I was concerned about the narrow neck. Though not the most comfortable feel, the sound makes up for it. These gits had hi gains and mine will have vintage toasters. I've spent the last day, listening/watching on youtube and viewing the posts here. Since I'm an old Beatles, Byrds, Petty fan, I'm thinking the VP's and I should get along well. It seems like hi gain, 7.4, 12, HB all have their fans, and it's about taste. Reminds me of the Dynasonic and Filtertron debate at the Gretsch forum. Thanks for all the help and guidance. Forum folk rock!
Corey

Folkie · Post by **Folkie** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:40 pm

coreyman97 wrote:Hi all-
Just joined as I await my first Ric in the (hopefully) next few days. It's a '99 370/12 VP. Although I have played guitar for a few decades (couch picker - not gigger) I hadn't played a Ric until this morning. I went over to a local Guitar center and played a 330/12 and a 360/12. Oh that sound! Loved it. I was concerned about the narrow neck. Though not the most comfortable feel, the sound makes up for it. These gits had hi gains and mine will have vintage toasters. I've spent the last day, listening/watching on youtube and viewing the posts here. Since I'm an old Beatles, Byrds, Petty fan, I'm thinking the VP's and I should get along well. It seems like hi gain, 7.4, 12, HB all have their fans, and it's about taste. Reminds me of the Dynasonic and Filtertron debate at the Gretsch forum. Thanks for all the help and guidance. Forum folk rock!
Corey

Welcome, Corey! Yes, some players with larger hands have trouble with the narrow Ric necks, but the guitars just have that SOUND. You're gonna love that 370/12!

Please send some pics when it arrives!

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:42 pm

Glad to have you on board the RRF, Corey ---
And a warm welcome to the 370 Club !!

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:38 pm

Welcome.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:04 am

Corey--welcome!

And welcome to the 370 club. Here's my 370/12:

Please post pics of yours when it arrives...

JakeK · Post by **JakeK** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:13 am

Welcome, Corey. We have ways to remedy the narrow neck, such as modify the nut so that the pairs are slightly spaced apart. That shouldn't stop you. Paul's right, we must see pics!

Noelleon · Post by **Noelleon** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:28 am

Of course the neck is narrower than on most other guitars but you WILL get used to it. I had to struggle for about a week to get my fingers in connection with my beloved 360 and now there is no difference in playing compared to my strat, tele, es-335.
And BTW, if you can play a RIC, you can play every other guitar easily.

coreyman97 · Post by **coreyman97** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:39 am

jingle_jangle wrote:Corey--welcome!

And welcome to the 370 club. Here's my 370/12:

Please post pics of yours when it arrives...

Wow - what an absolute beauty! Thanks everyone for the welcome. I don't anticipate the neck to be that much of an issue, but will modify the nut if it is. Will post some pix after her arrival. I guess it's appropriate to quote our dear RIC buddy - "waiting is the hardest part."

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