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[ozover50]

Brian and Stan: I think in my case, "stuffed" would be more apt than "seasoned"!

Re: the two jacks, Ambrose, one is stereo (one channel per pickup) and the other mono.

By all means do your reading, but:

I want you to look into my eyes..... you're getting drowsy..... very drowsy....you're now in a deep sleep. When I snap my fingers you will be wide awake but in extreme pain. The pain will lessen with your first Rickenbacker, ease some more with your second, and so on..........

SNAP!

[blackdog]

"So, ok. This is getting weird ..... is this what happens to a Rickenbacker owner? Even before he has one?"

I don't own one yet either, and i'm constantly changing my mind as to which one i wanna get....First the 330...then 360....now 325...sigh, just wait until you have to choose between colours!

[ozover50]

Sorry, Ambrose and Sam. Don't be deterred by my mad ramblings...... Rickenbackers actually make you become more sane with each one. Imagine what I was like before I owned four of them!!

[red_rob]

Sam, don't sweat too much on which one to get first. You and I both know it will only be the FIRST. Get the others next!

[bob_the_bass]

You have started on a road from which there is no turning back !!

[awoodfellow]

ahhh,

Willcutts has a new 360/12 in stock ....... just 25 minutes away.

lets go test drive ...... keep still my heart...

brose

[awoodfellow]

Ok then,
That was trip. I went to Willcutt and checked out the 360/12 FG they have.

I really am beyond words at this minute but I'll try to speak.

I let the 360/12 take a few minutes to understand my being. Her bouquet was intoxicating. I think she likes me. You know, I just get torn up over things like this.

I expected a bit more weight but was pleasing surprised by her lightness. Her neck was extremely smooth and receptive to my hand. I played her a couple of minutes ala unplugged; just to get the feel of her. The tech at the store said how awesome she is. He asked If I wanted her plugged in. Of course, I said yes.

We walked down the aisle and he said he had a Vox AC30 to work with. So he plugged her in and jeezzz-ul-crimany, she came to life. I did a quick TTT intro, held her for a couple minutes, sighed and gave her back.

No doubt, I'm sold. But I need to collect my thoughts, think strategy and ring the Mrs. I'm quite sure it will cost more than cash to own the 360/12!



ambrose

[melibreits]

Good luck, Ambrose! After playing your first Ric, you will never be the same! Welcome to the Forum!

[jingle_jangle]

You'll give her your heart, but she'll want your soul.

But, don't think twice, it's alright!

[ozover50]

I can feel Ambrose's heart palpitations from 20,000 miles away!!

[awoodfellow]

paul,

i could not have said it better.

thanks

[Scastles]

Great, Ambrose, and a wise choice with the 360/12, once you have it, which I'm sure you will. It kind of pulls at you and there is no getting away.

[eggman]

Ambrose,

I really like my Jet-Glo 620-12. Have you had the opportunity to "test-drive" on of these? They're solid bodied and have a tad more sustain and treble than the 360. Like the 360, they are a deluxe model. Good luck and keep us posted

Eggman

[jingle_jangle]

Don't wanna be toooo picky, but the 620 is sort of a midline guitar. Triangle inlays and binding, yes, but the 660 has checkerboard binding. I'd consider that to be "deluxe".

[awoodfellow]

I don't know guys. That 360 I played last Friday rocked my soul. I haven't played any 600 Series. My heart is on the 360. I'm calling the "Man" tomorrow. I'm, ||, that close. That close I tell ya!

And it's my birthday this coming Sunday. So what the hey. Eh?

'brose
"if you don't know where you're going, it doesn't matter what road you take.."