I finaly registered for this forum, and got a Ric. I have been around on VT and Patchtronix for over a year now, but got my first Ric after 35 years of playing intro guitars, LPs and Telecasters. Here's a picture:
Positively the best guitars made. Ric #2 shouldn't be too far behind. I just love this instrument.
...Dean
...Dean
Never, ever drool on your surf shirt. It wrecks the solo.
Welcome to the Rickenbacker forum Dean. Tell us how your 660/12 plays and what you have in mind for your second Rickenbacker. You have to love the fireglo finish with the gold guards and nameplate.
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I would be curious to know what settings your are using on the Valvetronics for the 660/12. Is it an AD60 or AD120? One of my amps is an AD120VTH with an older 2-10" Kustom cabinet (or alternatively, a 2-10" cabinet with D-110F JBLs), but haven't had the time to tweak the controls enough to lock in on the "perfect" settings.
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Hey Dean! Welcome! I waited 35 years for mine, too, and my first Rick was a 660-12 as well. That arrived on December 22. Recently it was joined by a matching 381V69. Ricks are habit-forming, eh? Good luck in your new passion!
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
Peter, the 660/12 is fabulous to play for me. The wide neck suits my mits perfectly, as does the full scale. I found it plays like many 6 strings I've owned, but sounds very unique. I find I can repro just about any vintage Ric 12 sound I like with this guitar and the AD120VTH/AD212 setup. I am tempted to get a 660/6 for the next one (in Blueburst!), however, I do like the 350 series (Blueburst or FireGlo 350...Hmmm). I am not a "must have the Lennon mods/style" kind of guy. I like the sounds and the great finishes the Ric folks come up with. My wife says the 660 looks like a jewel. I think she is very observant!
Gary, I use several settings with the 660/12 and am pleased with all so far. Even, believe it or not, a great Mesa Boogie model with over the top gain and overdrive! For vintage or clean stuff I use AC30, AC30TB, UK70, Boutique Clean and Tweed 4x10 models. I use the compressor with the AC30 model and chorus on all. I use two of each setting, one for low power at home, and one with the eq mids reset for high volume with the band. I use the AD120VTH with two AD212s when gigging, and have used it with one AD212 and one custom built 2 x 18" JBL cab I usually loan to our bassist. Very loud... I am a tweak monster though, and I do spend an hour or two each night with my rig.
Howard, the 600 series are my favorite shape and weight. A Jetglo 620/12 would be ultra fine. I had the choice between Fireglo and Montezuma Brown, but did not think the extra cash for the MB was warranted. And when I saw the FG I fell in love.
Paul, a 381V69, that's the "German" carve isn't it? Beautiful instruments. I was considering a MG one when I tried the 660. The 12 string solid body won my heart and ears. Once you get the Ric tone in your head, it is hard (impossible) to change. I haven't touched my '69 LP Deluxe in weeks and I only use the Godin when I absolutely need to bend a lot of strings, and when only 6 will do. Very rare now.
Thanks for the great welcome guys.
...Dean
...Dean
Never, ever drool on your surf shirt. It wrecks the solo.
Hey, Dean ---- S-W-E-E-E-E-E-T guitar, there! I waited almost 40 years before finally getting my first Ric this past December. It was the best Christmas I ever gave myself and just kick myself for not doing what I should have done back in my youth! Ric's are great guitars ... and I, too, am pondering about a mate for my 360-6. Happy playing and welcome aboard!!! (Sounds like your wife knows her stuff, too.)
I am extremely fortunate to have someone like her in my life. She encourages my GAS, and my playing (I am out twice a week minimum playing with bands) and actually gives the greatest Christmas and birthfay gifts. She gave me the AD120VTH/AD212/VC12 rig for Christmas last year. The second AD212 arrived for my birthday 6 months later. She is encouraginf the second Ric now too.
Sorry guys, I'm keeping her. (Wife and guitar)
Thanks Paul. I agree. It is sweet. Time for a 12 to go with that 6.
...Dean
...Dean
Never, ever drool on your surf shirt. It wrecks the solo.
The 660-12 with the wider neck suits me perfectly; although I have slender digits, I need all the help I can get...
Yeah, "German carved" that's the one. I'm in the process of personalizing it and it's partially disassembled. I'll have some photobucket pics up later today or tomorrow under a new thread. The construction of this guitar is very unique and inventive. The sound with the toasters is wonderful. AC120 next!
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
